On the Move

May 10, 2014 by megtraveling

One of the more picturesque means of transportation that I can remember was going up the side of a mountain near Lugano, Switzerland on a gondola. It was silent except for the whirring sound of the machinery moving the gondolas. There was plenty of time to enjoy the changing view and I took lots of pictures. Although it was May when I had this adventure it was still chilly with traces of snow on the ground. Here is some of what I saw that day.

The sky seems so close

Keep looking around

View from the gondola

Where to go next…

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Infinite

October 12, 2013 by megtraveling

A visit to Monte Tamaro near Lugano, Switzerland provided some panoramic views of the area and the mountains seemed to go on and on. Yet where I was standing there were also everyday things such as a playground and paths to look out over the mountains.

taking a walk

gondola to the top

looking out…

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Travel theme: Benches

April 13, 2013 by megtraveling

As I walked by the lake in Lugano, Switzerland I noticed this gate. Then I saw the benches on either side. Before sitting down I decided to take a picture.

It was a pleasant place to rest for a few minutes.

CBBH Photo Challenge: BLUE

November 23, 2012 by megtraveling

This theme from East of Málaga reminds me of the time I took a gondola to the top of Monte Tamaro near Lugano, Switzerland. Although it was May there was a chill in the air. Here are some of the views from that day that feature the color blue.

And there were even some blue flowers!

The two blogs I’d like to recommend are:

DUTCHgoesITALIAN

Adventures of a Carry-on

Until next month…

Saving For a Trip

April 10, 2012 by megtraveling

Here’s something I do to save money for trips that started when I brought some coin banks home from a visit to England. These little banks were originally containers for caramels and shortbread that came in the shapes of double-decker buses and post boxes. Once the treats were gone, I made a display of them at home. But then I thought: why not use them to save money? I started using one of them to keep the extra coins I’d brought home from England. I reasoned this would give me some starter money to use on my next trip there.

An opportunity to buy a piggy bank happened when I was in Switzerland. I saw a really cheerful one and thought I could use it for the Swiss francs I didn’t spend. At this point I decided to build a collection of banks. And I might mention that they also make nice souvenirs!

So now I fill them with extra coins I’m saving toward future trips (this includes shopping trips). It works well for me.

Chocolate as a Gift

February 15, 2012 by megtraveling

Chocolate is something that many people enjoy receiving as a gift. However, I’ve found that chocolate rarely makes it back to the people who might have liked it. This is because I can’t stop thinking about the delicious chocolate bars sitting in my suitcase, and I really can’t resist them. It’s almost a relief when I’ve eaten them. Then I can think about something else to take back as a gift.