First day we headed to the Wilderness Park in Langnau with some friends from school. We walked around and saw some animals, let the kids get their energy out on the playground, & had an ice cream of course.
We watched the mountain goats ram each other with their heads over and over again. Exciting to watch, but its gotta hurt.
The kids found a stray cat walking around. He was headed towards the wolves area. Don't think he would have lasted very long in there.
Alex pretending to be a moose. I think he makes a cute moose!
On Tuesday we headed to McDonald's for lunch with the Jeppsons and then off to Planet Magic, the Swiss version of a bounce house, trampoline, jump place. The kids had a great time with only a few tears. Forgot to take pictures, so here they are holding the balloons from the place.
Wednesday was raining and Allison needed some good naps, so we stayed home, watched movies, & had a spa day. Alex was a good sport to join in the fun!
Thursday was my favorite day...Lenzburg Castle. It is about 40 minutes from home and so fun! It is built at the top of the hillside right into the mountain.
It was quite the walk up, but more than worth it!
Alex and Sammy at the draw bridge entrance. The castle was built back in the 11th century and legend has it that it was build on a dragon cave (Alex loved that part of the story). Knights killed the dragon, but not before she laid an egg. Fache, the dragon, still roams the castle today:)
They had different floors representing each time period the castle was used. On the walls were portraits from that time period. The kids loved looking at the different hair styles and how the furniture changed. I loved to see all the details to the furnishings. Alex loved the weapons and armor all around. They let you explore all over the castle.
At the top was a wonderful kids museum where they could dress up at princesses and knights, make swords & a crown, & play in the castle. The kids had a great time! My two beautiful princesses.
Alex makes a handsome knight!
Friday we met some friends at Park Im Gruene. The kids ran around playing, went on a little train ride, & warmed up with some hot chocolate and croissants.
Saturday we headed to the Rapperwil Kinderzoo. Clara has been a few times and enjoyed showing her family around the place.
The kids fed popcorn to some of the animals (mostly ponnies). Sammy loved this! She's not afraid of the animals. Clara would just through the popcorn in the cage.
Alex was a little nervous and found it gross when they licked his hand:)
George and the kids went on an elephant ride. I thought that was something you only did in Africa, but apparently not. Switzerland does it too. :) They loved it! It was so much fun to watch their faces.
And a pony ride. They had a wonderful time!
The next Monday we spent at home and then Tuesday we met George for lunch in Zurich (I forgot my camera). After lunch we headed to the toy store and let the kids play while I shopped. It was a great ending to a really fun break!
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