Planting Tulips

Back in September after a trip to Island Mainu to see the fanastic gardens, Alessio was inspired to plant some bulbs. So we all went to buy the pots, earth and any other stuff we would need. We had bought the bulbs at the gardens and once we had all the necessary equipment Alessio and my father plants two pots worth.

I was a bit skeptical that anything would flower, he checked all through winter and the beginning of spring waiting for something to show. And lo and behold finally we got some shoots coming through and we were both really happy. Alessio was quite proud and the flowers were really lovely to see! Now they are dying, but maybe some more will pop up or not!

I guess we will plant more this September, so be prepared Dad!

This weekend!

This weekend was definitely much more busier than last weekend, first off Alessio had a football match on Saturday morning. His team lost 5 to 1 sadly, afterwards we returned home and a friend came to play for the rest of the day. On a whim I decided to make rhubarb crumble and much to my surprise Alessio really liked it!

On Sunday we went to Schaffhausen to visit my in laws, I had not seen my two nephews since last September so it was time to visit! We went out for a walk and all the kids fed the goats who were all really hungry!

There is nothing planned for this week, but looking forward to go for afternoon tea next Saturday with friends!

365 Photo Challenge Days 140 to 149

Day 140: Sunday 26th Feb - My muse!

Day 141: Monday 27th Feb - Snowdrops in the garden

Day 142: Tuesday 28th Feb - Caught on camera

Day 143: Wed 1st March - We see the musical Mary Poppins

Day 144: Thursday 2nd March - More birds

Day 145: Friday 3rd March - Central Zurich

Day 146: Saturday 4th March - Bedtime

Day 147: Sunday 5th March - Fasnacht Zurich

Day 148:  Monday 6th March - Fasnacht Wädenswil

Day 149: Tuesday 7th March - Monthly travel mag!

The weeks just seem to go like crazy at the moment, and it is practically April! I guess April will pass quite quickly too with Easter in the middle and at the end of the month a trip to Croatia!

Anyway this weekend sees Alessio playing another football match and then on Sunday a drive to Schaffhausen to see my in laws!

Have  a lovely weekend!

Photo of the Week - Gorilla

It has been a while since I did a photo of the week, I have been meaning to do one but was always a bit busy on Wednesdays. Anyway here is one now! This is from my trip to Iceland, there was lots of great street art to see!



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Now that the President is rolling back the Clean Power Plan, this new trailer it out! Just piss him off!

Some great photos of whales!

Keeping in the theme of climate change!

Women`s March Zurich

The weekend before was the Women`s March in Zurich, it got a great turn out in spite of the fact it was pissing down all day! Here are some pictures!

Maritime Museum Barcelona

During our stay in Barcelona in January we visited the Maritime Museum, which is situated at the end of Las Ramblas. It is housed in the former shipyard building, which is quite impressive to see. There are quite a few ships and boats to see and one of the highlights is a replica of a 60m long royal galley of the Admirals of the Juan de Austria from the Battle of Lepanto 7 October 1571.

Part of the museum was getting new exhibitions while we were there, there is a restaurant and a possibly to sit outside which we did enjoying the sunshine. According to their website it is closed on Mondays but we were there on a Monday, maybe that has changed so best to check there site. Kids are free which is also a bonus!

Since it is right across from the marina you can then go on a boat trip or just check out the boats. We wondered around the marina afterwards. This is just one of the many things to do and see with kids in Barcelona, we both found it quite interesting so worth a visit!

Spring is coming!

Technically spring started today but it did not feel like it unlike last week which was very spring like indeed. In fact most of these photos were taken last week so you can see it was just a lovely spring week!

Have a lovely week!