Gimmelwald

Gimmelwald, Switzerland is high in the Alps. It takes a long hike or a ride in a cable car to get there.  There are a few jeeps puttering around from time to time, collecting trash or hauling milk around, but mostly there are cows, goats and people.  And there are not that many people. I…

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Super hacked-together-quickly panorama of the view.  Nothing as nice as the real thing.

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Guédelon

Guédelon is some history buff’s brainchild, and is actually coming to fruition.  Seeing dozens of men and women working on building a castle using only 13th century building techniques was amazing.  By far, the best sight in France.  I wish Eric could have been here to see it, as he would have been fascinated.  I…

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