Two weekends we enjoyed a wonderful stay in Switzerland visiting our friends the Colemans. We all met up in Steckborn where my friend Nicole's parents rent a flat in their childhood hometown. As usual Nicole, her husband Taft, and son Remi, were wonderful hosts and we had fun catching up while exploring the fun towns around the area.
Our first stop on Saturday was Rheinfalls. This is the largest plain waterfall in Europe. It was massive and impressive.
Our first stop on Saturday was Rheinfalls. This is the largest plain waterfall in Europe. It was massive and impressive.
Being a dutiful mom and pointing out the obvious, "Water, William!" I think he got it.
The Colemans and Zabels
This rock looked massive from the front of the falls, but then you climb up behind it and wow! It looked like it was going to get washed away!
Family falls pic
A short drive back toward Steckborn found in a Schaffhausen for lunch. I just love these building fronts and town squares.
Another quick jaunt in the car brought us to quaint and aptly-named Stein am Rhein. It was a little town, full of character, and, you guessed it, on the Rhein.
A short drive back toward Steckborn found in a Schaffhausen for lunch. I just love these building fronts and town squares.
Another quick jaunt in the car brought us to quaint and aptly-named Stein am Rhein. It was a little town, full of character, and, you guessed it, on the Rhein.
Sorry, Remi and Will. Apparently the tourist who took our picture like the store fronts more than getting your two cute mugs in the photo.
So full of character
Her uncle's workshop behind the store where he makes all the furniture.
Remi loves living in Switzerland because around every corner is a town drinking fountain, or as Remi likes to call it, "Wasser!"
We took a stroller break so Remi, the local, could show William, the newbie, the ropes when it comes to Swiss water fountains.
Remi discovered a new trick at this spot. "Wait a sec, if I cover the spout completely, the water stops all together."
Funny enough, the trick was on all of us, for when Remi removed his finger, the water came shooting out like a rocket thanks to all the built up pressure. This photographer's wet pants and shirt warranted laughs from everyone, prompting several more rounds of plug the hole.
Last, but definitely not least, we toured around Steckborn itself. Above is Nicole's uncle's furniture store. The house above the store is where her mother and uncle grew up. How cool is that?
The town school house and it's still being used. Love it!
Back at the flat the boys had fun playing around and sharing(?) toys
Thanks for a great weekend, Colemans!
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