natural beauty on the road

Snippets from our travels visiting my best friend in San Fran, Mill Valley and Napa Valley. This was our second visit to the area and I think we've fallen more in love with the environment. A beautiful mix of city and wild nature, right on the ocean. Oh and my BFF lives there. Could it be more perfect? I keep nudging my hubby saying, "so, how can we move here?" sigh. it's perfection.

Therme

We've been out and about all week with non-stop sportiva and my muscles are in need of lots of tender, love and care. So, after a long week of hiking and biking, A. and I are ending our vacation with a day at the Therme in Vals, Switzterland at a beautiful spa designed by Peter Zumthor. What better way to spend a lazy Sunday then in a gorg spa smack in the middle of nature. I will be back to report........

Lunch on the lake

After a long 20 mile bike ride picnic yesterday, A. and I are taking it mellow today and treating ourselves to a delish lunch on the lake in St. Moritz. A plate of smoked trout with basmati rice, grilled vegetables and some ridiculous herb butter that I basically smothered the fish in. Sooooo good. But the best part, is the view (seen above) which is absolutely breathtaking. The restaurant is tucked away on the opposite side of the lake with the village of St. Moritz seen in the distance. It doesn't get much better then this. Now it's time for a nap.
(I'm writing from my ipad but not to happy about the camera on this little magic machine. I plan on writing a more detailed post on our travels with higher quality photos for little honeymoon series on Little Winter Bride, so be sure to check there in the next couple of weeks)

Rainy sunday

Our vacation has been mellow so far. Weather in Switzerland this past weekend was cold rain, rain and more rain but it sure made for a cozy Sunday. A. made a delish pasta for lunch, his classic spaghetti, aglio, olio, peperoncino and pancetta. We then spent much of the day at home sitting in front of the fire, napping, drinking herbal tea, reading and watching Katherine Hepburn movies. Okay, well I watched Hepburn movies as she is one of my favorites. Love her style and those cheek bones!!! Finally, the rain let up for about an hour just enough time to take a walk in the little village where we're staying.