I had plans to write a post this morning…..but then Nick and I slept from 11:30pm to 10:30am this morning (because apparently we needed 11 hours a sleep) and so my planned morning went out the window. I won’t lie, I was really frustrated when we woke up because I had plans for a quiet morning reading, doing a bit of blog work, and then having a slow breakfast before wedding things began.
I got over it. And instead, we drank a couple cups of coffee with friends and went on a run along the water. Even though the weather has been overcast and rainy, Lausanne is still absolutely gorgeous.
Rewind to yesterday. After grabbing burgers for lunch when we got into our hotel, we spent yesterday afternoon at the Maison Cailler chocolate factory (which was chocolate heaven) and yesterday evening in the little medieval town of Gruyeres.
We got to see the Swiss play the traditional alpine horns.
Explored the Gruyeres Castle, got drinks at this really cool bar, and then Nate and Caroline planned a big group Swiss fondue and raclette dinner at Le Chatlet.
It was a traditional meal of bread + fondue and potatoes + raclette which is basically a broiled cheese you put over boiled potatoes. With the rainy weather, it was as cozy and comforting as it sounds.
We just ate some sandwiches and are off for wedding festivities in Founex today, so it should be another day filled with people we love, a lot of amazing cheese + bread and plenty to drink 🙂
Have a wonderful weekend! We fly back Monday morning, so I’ll be back then with a full recap of our trip!
Thankful for your positive joyful attitude even though you slept longer than you thought you would; you both needed that sleep after all the traveling. Switzerland is such a beautiful country; I’m glad you got some chocolate too (I saw it on your Insta-stories.)
we got lots and lots of chocolate! 🙂
Looks amazing, and nice to see that you’re in my territory! I’m from N.C. but now based in Zurich and I love it over here. If you have a chance, try rösti with a fried egg on top 🙂
we had a short 12 hours in Zurich back in May! I didn’t get to try that but maybe next time 🙂
This looks like a great trip! I get the same way if I have a morning planned out, especially if I was looking forward to a slowwww morning. Hope you enjoy the rest of your trip!
you win some, you lose some…but I’ll take the extra sleep if I need it!
So excited to read your recap on Monday, Robyn! Switzerland is just incredible. What a fantastic trip.
Thank you again for being such an inspiration in my journey to wholeness and peace with food. You’re the best!
Julie
It was just stunning! hope you had a wonderfully long and restful weekend too Julie – and your words meant so much, thank you for reading 🙂
I know its only two scenery-ish pictures, but so pretty! Hope you’re having a wonderful time 🙂
Touring a chocolate factory sounds like my dream!! Ooo yes and that cozy meal seriously sounds like the PERFECT rainy evening food. I’m so glad you’re enjoying your trip. Switzerland is definitely on my bucketlist 🙂 !
xxMeah
What a wonderful little trip! Switzerland is beautiful, and it’s so great that you’re fitting both rest and adventuring into these few days. And I totally feel you on the 11 hours of sleep. I moved into college a week ago and was kind of flying by the seat of my pants, and this weekend I slept 11 and 10 hours on two consecutive days, which was exactly what I needed to feel like me again.
YES TO SLEEP