A Bit of Switzerland between Nan and Lis

[okie]

Liz , I have a friend who had a house up against the mountain , overlooking Lago di Lugano , directly opposite San Salvatore . I visited him often ,spending a few days there just to relax at the end of business trips to Europe Have not been there for about 6/7 years

[Richprins]

Hey, Puffie!

Does the landlady accept czechs?

[nan]

Superb Puffy
thank you

[Lisbeth]

Sounds like a nice place to relax Time to return, Okie

[Puff Addy]

Nice one PA. Looks a very scenic place to stay in.

Scenic, and with some great birds. Stay tuned!

The Alps are gorgeous and in this period, a sea of flowers

Stunning view

It will get better once we get above tree-line, Alf.

Hey, Puffie! Does the landlady accept czechs?

[Puff Addy]

So, the first few days' weather made for only short excursions.

Nevertheless, we did manage to see a few orchid species, including those below, Cypripedium calceolus and Platanthera bifolia.





An Alpine Salamander also put in an appearance on one of our wetter walks.

[Lisbeth]

Lovely flowers, especially the white one and an interesting salamander

[Flutterby]

Lovely orchids.

[Alf]

Why didn't he took a bath before posing for the picture.

naughty salamander

[nan]

love Orchids... of course
and lot of chance to find a Salamander