So as it turns out, I’m not as committed to blogging as I would like to be. Setting lofty, nearly unattainable goals seems to be my specialty. On the other hand, this is my first trip to Europe, so I’m not going to feel too guilty about taking a couple steps back away from the computer and towards, oh I don’t know, maybe the idyllic scenery that is my home for the next few months. Check it out:
I swear, nothing is more peaceful than taking walks in this sun-kissed town. Aimlessly wandering about Sierre has become a bit of a habit of mine. My days are not nearly as busy as college life at U of M, so when I see a new road, I just can’t resist exploring and taking a few pictures. Last week I meandered amidst the many surrounding vineyards, completely enthralled by the endless rows of exquisitely twisted trees. They are whispering secrets to each other, I swear. They don’t move an inch, but sometimes I can see them dancing. Maybe they stop mid-dance just as I look. Maybe they are shy. I cannot wait for spring to fully wake them up from their wintry slumber. (I attempted to post more pictures of them, but blogger doesn't seem to like them at the moment, look out for them on facebook!)
Of course, since I moved into my new place of residence, life has been a little less predictable and a little more spontaneous. I never quite know when someone is going to walk in and drag me off to a gallery opening or Carnaval celebrations (Mardi Gras was a week long event in Switzerland), so the my Louis & Clark-like explorations of Sierre are less frequent nowadays. I lead a rough life, I know.
Anyways, Here are some photos of my new temporary home for the next few months (I'm starting to realize why Mom calls me her wandering gypsy):
Now that I've been here a month (can you believe it?!) and am situated in a semi-permanent place, I think I am finally beginning to feel settled. Of course, I wouldn't be me if I didn't find a way to shake things up. I have some escapades in the works that I am really excited about. For instance, next week a new friend invited me to her home in Basel, a beautiful city full of museums and incredible architecture in the northern, German region of Switzerland. I’m going to get an exclusive tour of the town; my camera is already clicking in anticipation! As for the other adventures, I think I'll save those for another post (although, words such as France, Italy, and Germany are more than welcome to float into your head right now!). In the meantime, I'm going to enjoy the sunny weather right here in Sierre!
À Bientôt!
Trish
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