Switzerland! Long awaited with high expectations, we finally arrived late March. Especially our kids were looking forward to the stay, as they were anticipating all the nice things that they thought would be available there: cars, trains, McDonalds, theme parks, etc. Naturally, they were also looking forward to seeing their grand parents, aunts, and uncles again – and of course going to school.
Staying with close friends, we enjoyed a marvellous 5 month home assignment. The weather showed off with warm temperatures, making it easy for us to adjust. Then, it thrilled the children with a few days of snow (something they wanted to see for a long time), before presenting a picture book spring and summer.
There were several highlights, most notable a week holiday for Madeleine and myself on our own, something we have not been able to do for over 7 years. Then we had a family holiday at Beatenberg and Bürchen, both small villages in the Alps. We met with a tonne of supporters, had several speaking engagements, and helped out MAF Switzerland at some functions. And last but not least, we enjoyed some of the long missed culinary treats Switzerland has to offer. Hard to imagine how satisfying a piece of freshly backed bread spread with an inch of real butter can be.
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| A new experience: Leaving home in the morning to go to school |
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| Holiday as a couple and the view that comes with it |
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| Family retreat at Theological Seminary Beatenberg |
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| A very special cable car |
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| Hiking in the Alps |
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| Amazing view from the Eggishorn |