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What a cool spa! I think I'd call it a relaxing water park for adults. The locker room looks like piano keys. Liechtenstein sounds interesting so far. I guess I didn't realize it was so into the mountains! I should pull out a map.
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What a nice spa you went to! Love those water shoots! I took a look at some of the packages they offer and they're certainly not cheap. Not that anything in Switzerland is!
Lichtenstein that be fun, hoping that you find your hotel! I was there for a day stop back around 1996 on a Europe tour and just spent an hour or so there. We were basically, just in the city center of Vaduz. Lots of nice cafes and it was quite busy, but not over run with tourists at all!
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What a nice spa you went to! Love those water shoots! I took a look at some of the packages they offer and they're certainly not cheap. Not that anything in Switzerland is!
it's not, but having been there and seen what they offer, I have to say that a night there would be worth the prices they charge.
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Lichtenstein that be fun, hoping that you find your hotel! I was there for a day stop back around 1996 on a Europe tour and just spent an hour or so there. We were basically, just in the city center of Vaduz. Lots of nice cafes and it was quite busy, but not over run with tourists at all!
As you'll find out in later instalments, we really didn't see much of Vaduz, as we had other commitments that day.
The spa looked like a wonderful way to relax and refresh. In fact, I caught myself wondering what it might do for my achy joints right now. We've got a ridiculous high right now of 65, but it's supposed to top out in the 70s. Freaky for this time of year and coming on the heels of the high is a cold front. My poor joints don't like rapid changes.
My mouth dropped open at this one. So peacefully beautiful!
The spa looked like a wonderful way to relax and refresh. In fact, I caught myself wondering what it might do for my achy joints right now. We've got a ridiculous high right now of 65, but it's supposed to top out in the 70s. Freaky for this time of year and coming on the heels of the high is a cold front. My poor joints don't like rapid changes.
Ugh - those rapid changes in weather are the worst. I'm not doing so great, going from 80 degrees on Tuesday to the 60s on Wednesday, then the 70s on Thursday, 80s on Friday, and then the 30s yesterday and low 50s today.
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My mouth dropped open at this one. So peacefully beautiful!
In which case, you'll love some of the ones I've got coming up...
Thursday 5 September part eight: a lovely Liechtenstein sunset
Finally, we found our hotel for the night, Hotel Oberland
We were on the first floor, which was a pain, as they dont have an elevator, but my goodness, the room was very impressive.
The view outside was pretty neat as well.
We literally dumped our stuff and headed out, as we were both hungry. Sadly, the hotel restaurant was closed tonight, wed been told when we checked in, so we had to walk into the village. We were told within a five minute walk, wed find a variety of places. We were worried about how far down wed have to go, with the climb back, but actually it was Ok.
The first place we came across was this one:
As it seemed to be fairly busy, and mainly we think with locals, we headed inside:
There were some lovely views outside:
We were intrigued by this
It was a pizzeria, so I ordered the vegetarian pizza, which had spinach and broccoli on it. It was an interesting combination, and not one Id come across before, but I really enjoyed it.
Mark got the Padrone, which was made up of ham, asparagus, bell peppers and garlic.
As we ate, the sun set and I got lots of photos of the beautiful lighting the setting sun gave off:
Mark admires the sunset The vapour trail from one plane and in this shot two
When wed finished, I was still hungry, so I went for an ice cream sundae, and my goodness, this thing was amazing!
Mark got this cake, although he really wasnt sure what he was. However, he seemed to enjoy it!
Thank goodness Id got a lot of money out of the ATM earlier in Lugano, as this place didnt take credit cards, which is usually how we pay, so that was a close thing. The meal came to 70 CHF (c. $74), which was pretty reasonable.
Caf้ Guflina
Entr้e 9 9ฝ
Dessert 9ฝ 9
Service 8ฝ 8
Atmosphere 9 9
Value for money 9ฝ 9
Average score: 9.00
We made our way back to the hotel, walking off some of our pizza and dessert, and seeing some lovely views on the way
We headed to the room, and it wasnt long before we were in bed, exhausted no doubt from all that relaxation earlier at Bad Ragaz.
The weather today was hot and sunny with temperatures in the high 80s. The best thing today was the thermal bath at Bad Ragaz. The worst thing today was how expensive Lugano and Bellinzona were Today we tried visiting the Italian part of Switzerland And the result was we werent overly impressed with it. The most magical moment today was sitting in the chairs in the attraction pool at Bad Ragaz.
I can't believe how much more you were able to do after the spa! I would have been a puddle!
Nice looking hotel! The views from your room, and the restaurant, are great!
Hope you boh managed well today with your return to work!
Your hotel looks very nice and you found a perfect spot to have dinner and watch the sunset. Crazy that the restaurant doesn't take credit cards. I never even think to check any more.
What a gorgeous view from your room! Even though on the ground floor, you're still so high up that the view is still great. Dinner looked absolutely delicious! Fresh ice cream from Liechtenstien cows, I'm sure.
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I can't believe how much more you were able to do after the spa! I would have been a puddle!
In fairness, we didn't do much - we just drove to our hotel, then got dinner... I would've much preferred to stay closer, but the prices in Bad Ragaz were just insane.
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Nice looking hotel! The views from your room, and the restaurant, are great!
Hope you boh managed well today with your return to work!
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The locker room looks like piano keys. Liechtenstein sounds interesting so far. I guess I didn't realize it was so into the mountains! I should pull out a map.
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I took a look at some of the packages they offer and they're certainly not cheap. Not that anything in Switzerland is! 
I was there for a day stop back around 1996 on a Europe tour and just spent an hour or so there. We were basically, just in the city center of Vaduz. Lots of nice cafes and it was quite busy, but not over run with tourists at all! 
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I could do with going there today, but as I've just had my spa afternoon at a local hotel here, I'll settle with that. 
it's not, but having been there and seen what they offer, I have to say that a night there would be worth the prices they charge. 
I'm not doing so great, going from 80 degrees on Tuesday to the 60s on Wednesday, then the 70s on Thursday, 80s on Friday, and then the 30s yesterday and low 50s today. 
How cool to get to Lichtenstein as well! 
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