Sunday, February 21, 2010, 05:10 PM
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Early yesterday afternoon a silence fell over our small village as darkness started falling and a light fall of gentle snowflakes filled the sky. The roads were soon blanketed with that white powder throwing the area into a strange eerie light, no more tweeting of the birds and the silent passing of cars as they went their way. The roofs of the houses seemed to be instantly dusted with snow icing that glistened in the light of motor vehicles streaming by.
At home and watching the Olympics on TV from my Buffalo hide armchair, seeing the snow falling ...firstly like small down feathers wafting down and finally gently settling on the ground, falling upon each other to form a dense base, I had the urge to venture out for a long walk in the fresh cold air. So the decision was made.... a long walk tomorrow will do the trick.
The mere fact of seeing the langlaufers doing their thing straining muscle upon muscle and the tightening of those butt muscles made me want to get up and do some serious exercise. To fit into a tight outfit like they wear would only show the bulge and here i am not eluding to the cod piece but rather that of my waist which over the months has grown...moan.!
Always enjoyed seeing these men strain and push to the limits and especially from behind showing off those butts from small to large hard formed muscle...hmmm always had a thing with this image as another favorite is that of cricketers, bowlers running up to bowl the ball...hehe what a view.
My least favorite being that of Shaun Vaughan (Australian) who has a huge butt and after all with that display of ...Hehaw...donkey laugh...i rather turned from being a supporter.
Where was i..? Ok so the day has dawned for a long walk in the mountains to a great mountain resort that is rather family orientated, understated and quiet but has all the amenities for the family
where parents do not have to watch the crazies that abound elsewhere.
The first picture shows the swimming pool ( village Pany).....
that overlooks the valley, being a great pool in the summer. Link Pany...snow mountain
Sitting there, our neighbours, munching away at fresh fruits , from our village...SAAS..
Presented with an apple i declined, as I rather liked mine peeled, hate that skin thing on my teeth, but then he politely offered to peel it for me with his swiss knife. Yeah well i had no intention of trekking with a backpack and half the kitchen but i accept those that do just that.
The next couple of pictures show us on the way to the very top of the mountain and taking a heavy toll on the leg and butt muscles....and the Olympics came to mind once again as i pushed on up the steep slopes. The distant picture shows Klosters(skiing resort for the rich and famous) well really for anyone, far down in the valley showing a clear bright blue sky.
Not a squirrel in sight only the squawks of the large black birds,breaking the tranquility, that chase after anything thrown to them. Heavy foot prints show the way where many have walked this far and there we see these tiny foot prints left by some small bird that hopped part of the way.
Through the archway formed by the large old pine trees we passed in the shade where one feels that real cold of the snow below. Stripped of heavy clothing due to the bright warm sunlight I slog on taking the path that twists and turns bringing stunning views at each turn.
Finally we see bright clear blue sky showing on the other side of the tress that are laden with snow.
There we finally come to rest at a old working barn, now closed up for the winter period. A drinking fountain and a seat to rest and take in the wonderful landscape.
A couple came into sight and the usual greeting of gruetzi rather a greeting used by the locals. Zurich people do not use this term, I think that has to do with the snob aspect. Anyway i rather like it and there are several ways to use this greeting....can be more sung...Gruet...zi ...the zi.. is a light sing away line. So want to greet like the butch farmers do...then be sure to say Salue. Some may greet with Grüss Gott then u will surely know that they are from outside the country.
A great venue for walks snow boarding skiing spas and just resting up. There are special rates for groups and little hide away places for runaway lovers, lovers and those that have those secret affairs. A great hideaway for golfers.!
Who knows we may see u on the peaks one of these days -have fun.




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