Monday, December 24, 2007

Saas Fe, Switzerland!

We spent last week in Saas Fe, Switzerland. Saas Fe is a quaint little (little) town nestled in a small valley high upon a glacier in Southern Switzerland. It's quite a trek to get there; after a plane, a train and a (harrowing) bus ride (totalling about 8 hours door to door) we arrived.

It was well worth it as we had a great week of good food, fabulous scenery, fun (but cooooolllllddddd) skiing, swimming (if you can believe it), shopping and excellent company. Nana and the Joseph clan (Alan, Allyson, Avery, Laynie & Amaya) were all with us.

We had a great time. The girls tested their ski legs for the first time. Amaya (6) took to the skiing the quickest. Julia liked it okay but probably won't be the next Susie Chapstick, much to her mother's dismay. (We will try it again next year however!) Marco liked the intercity transportation (sled) the best (there are no cars in Saas Fe). Sara liked the icy glacier skiing and the yummy hot chocolate; and, as you can tell, Greg liked the "other" beverages (among other things).

It was truly a fun vacation!

View from our room!


The kids getting a ride.


Nana and the kids atop the Hannig (gondola).


Hot chocolate break atop the Hannig!


Greg taking a break to test the local beverage: Gluwein!

The littlest skier!


The whole Group outside our hotel!


Sara at the very top!! Clearly it was cold!