Posts Tagged ‘hiking’

Walking the Walk

In my country, senior citizens who join walking clubs go to air-conditioned shopping malls and count their progress by how many times they pass the McDonalds before stopping in for ice cream.

In Switzerland, senior citizens sling a pack on their backs and tramp through alpine passes, forest trails and country lanes. Before breakfast. And after dinner. (more…)

Look, Ma! No wires!

For me, one of the best bits of living in Switzerland is walking in the mountains.

On my hikes, I have two golden rules: (more…)