Motivation of self

I came back from a weekend away in beautiful Switzerland. Swimming in the lakes, walking in the mountains and watching nature.
Spending time with family, savouring and treasuring those precious moments.

The outdoors made better by the warm, bright sun keeping us going.

Okay so I couldn't swim much or walk far and stopped often due to pain but you know what... I did it.
I have always dreamt big and tried to live my life rather than put it on hold but today was a little like driving up a steep hill with the handbrake on!
It was difficult.
It was a cool, grey and muggy day that got damper and wetter. Added to this was my physical status... Pain, headache, stress... It just went on and on, piling up and creating an impenetrable wall. I said to myself, I will climb it and if I can't, I'll go through it. Today I have done just that and have the strength to face tomorrow...

To bear in mind....
When I'm old and dying, I plan to look back on my life and say, 'Wow, that was an adventure,' not, 'Wow, I sure felt safe.'"
By -Tom Preston-Werner

Just Chilling

I've been quite inactive on the blog front as I have been away on holiday... Tuscany to be precise. Also in Zurich..
Away with some of the family, in the middle of the hills, swimming pool, wine and sunshine.
However it's all done and back to the grind and the daily routine.
It's back to normal but with some fond memories of Italy and Switzerland and the awsome Alps

Swiss delights

Our youngest son and daughter in law have just moved to Switzerland.
We were over to see them and spent some great times there. 
We miss them, but they are safe, they are happy and they love being there... Big could not ask for more.
Zurich and it's suburbs. Beautiful countryside and a bustling city full of chocolate shops, watches and cafe's.
Sitting out, people watching and sipping our coffee, we could hear a multitude of languages. Tourists and ex-pats with no distinction.
But my attention was taken by the cars...  Wow.
Bentley, Ferrari, Masseratti, Lambo's, Jag's and Teslers.
The matt black sporty types with the 2 or 4 exhausts being my favourite ones,  as they roared and purred past us, displaying their sleek design and beauty.
Obviously lots of money in Zurich, 'Too rich'.
Next was the swimming in the Lake, wonderful, calm and temperate waters.
Not forgetting the food, lovely vegetarian restaurant called Hiltl. This was a new experience,  no not vegetarian cuisine...  they weigh your plate and you pay according to weight. Brilliant concept and delicious food.  Service was excellent, especially as you serve yourself...
All in all,  can't wait to go back...