16 July

IMG 1823 Don't quite know why they are here but here's Val in the airplane to Geneva! IMG 1828 Plenty of comfort items around but still unsure. IMG 1829 Val loves to walk around with a towel over her head like a cape. IMG 1830 Whosh like a little flying animal!
IMG 1831-1 Off she goes, running for lift off! IMG 1832 Sheer joy with the towel! IMG 1837 Now let's try out the tiara. Val decided she didn't need a tiara to be a little princess. IMG 1839 Princess Val
IMG 1840 Princess Val and Titiine IMG 1843 Sun hats are better, even indoors! IMG 1846 Titine's sun hat matches Vals! IMG 1849 Now we're at Port de Territet preparing to feed the swans.
20150716 100345 On this sunny morning we're on the platform waiting for the train to go to Zermatt where it is cooler. 20150716 100400 Getting into the front back isn't easy... IMG 1619 On the train to Sierre Val gets acquainted with auntie Brigitte. IMG 1623 Things may look like they're going okay but the storm in Vivianne is brewing.
IMG 1624 Okay, let's put on a happy face and look at the world outside. IMG 1625 Val's not-so-happy face IMG 1626 Is it her teeth? IMG 1630 Finally, Viv gets a little rest while Val takes a nap.
IMG 1631 There's at least one happy face in the train. IMG 1632 Are we ready to end this torture? DSCN4112 Yes! We are! Here's Brigitte in Zermatt with the team of big dappled team horses. DSCN4115 They look so docile and friendly. They're actually bored to tears but Val's curious.
DSCN4117 DSCN4118 Val wants to pet the big grey's nose! DSCN4121 Maybe we should be heading out? DSCN4122
DSCN4124 Vivianne's ready for our short hike. DSCN4126 First we pass through the center of town. DSCN4127 Beautiful flowering baskets decorate the balconies of all the chalets on main street. DSCN4129 It's already 1:15 PM when we reach town center.
DSCN4131 DSCN4132 There's a cultural event happening in celebration of 150 years since first climbers summitted the Matterhorn. DSCN4133 Val's still chewing things over. Maybe some new molars coming in? DSCN4134 Try on these wings!
DSCN4136 There's a concept Val can get behind! Fly like a fairy! DSCN4137 20150716 134641 We pause for lunch in a small park. DSCN4140
DSCN4142 Brigitte and Val decide to go check out the premises. DSCN4144 DSCN4145 DSCN4150 Tossing the pine cone is better than eating it!
DSCN4151 Maybe there are more interesting things to follow? DSCN4152 Yes! Let's head up the trail towards the village of Zmutt, just below the Matterhorn. DSCN4153 Blooming along the trail. DSCN4155 Getting adjusted as Val falls a sleep in the carrier.
DSCN4158 Sooooo snoozy with travel blankie. DSCN4159 Trail up to Zmutt. DSCN4160 Even in elevation it's pretty warm when we're going up. DSCN4161 Down for the count (but holding her ear).
DSCN4162 Queen Anne's lace on the trail side. DSCN4163 The flies are polinating. DSCN4165 The little one's safe but oblivious to the world (which on this day is better than being awake!) DSCN4166 Awake again. Where are we?
DSCN4168 We're in Zmutt. DSCN4171 Where the tiles have not changed in centuries (or at least when replaced they look a lot like the old ones). DSCN4173 Deep in the heart of the Valais, where the flag of 13 stars flies. DSCN4175 See there? Everything's fine!
DSCN4179 Travel blankie sure is soaked by this time. DSCN4180 Geraniums bloom in Zmutt, too. DSCN4184 Time to get out and run around. 20150716 152017 While everyone gets refreshed.
DSCN4181 Under the yellow umbrellas on the terrace... DSCN4182 Zmutt doesn't change fast. DSCN4183 Black velvet petunias blooming in Zmutt. DSCN4185 Let's try out this lemon slice Titine gave me.
DSCN4186 Wow, that's refreshing! DSCN4187 Wow! That's different! DSCN4188 but not bad at all! DSCN4191 Brigitte gets a shoulder rub from Christine.
DSCN4192 Is it time to go? Already? DSCN4193 Yep, back in the saddle on Greg. DSCN4194 Getting the reins on the big elephant's hat. DSCN4196 This is not the cafe where we stopped but it looks beautiful!
DSCN4197 Baskets of petnuias in bloom. DSCN4198 Back down to Zermatt. DSCN4200 DSCN4201 You never know when your tractor will make little ones!
DSCN4203 Beautiful skies over the Alps. 20150716 205920 Now back at RGB we're getting ready for dinner. 20150716 205934 While Val plays with the water bottle. 20150716 210212 Brigitte and Val contemplate the situation. What are we going to do now?
20150716 210222 Mellon might be good way to end a long day!