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Look how clever I am with my google maps technology; about a century behind the rest but still, a nifty and clever way to share with you guys all my favourite places in Zurich! Without a doubt my favourite part of it being the temperature, nearing 30 degrees most days, heaven! Especially when you can cool off in the lake or Letten river after a day of checking out the sights. I was quite shocked at the brave Swiss, the river runs rapid but everyone jumps in and lets the current carry them downstream, until you get caught by a grate and scrabble your way out. Seriously impressive and not for the faint of heart.
The city is quite expensive so we didn't eat out often besides, there were too many delicious things on the menu at the Inglis household - I got to try my very first Fondu and experience the christening of their new barbecue! Seriously amazing lazy days. I can't wait to go back and explore some of the Alps next time. Thank you so much Jen for being an awesome host!
Enjoying the views on my last day in Zurich! Doesn't the view of the city look so beautiful? Planning a photo diary for my next post so I can share with you all my favourite hang outs. Unfortunately, I got totally sunburnt whilst swimming in the lake, (still suffering now) so the last day was spent covered up and hiding in shady areas. That will teach me to only bring factor 15! Back at home now and working on a special project in London, I can't wait to show you all when it's finished!
Off to Zurich today to visit Jen, I'm super excited as I've never been to Switzerland before, lots to explore and lots of cheese and wine to quaff! She tells me it's super hot (YES) so I'm bringing my new Calvin Klein bikini from Style Passport; so In love with the minimal style and mesh inserts. Also my new custom Tusting bag that I had made in wrong side suede, it bears the scars and marks of the animal which gives it this beautiful beaten up old style. I can't wait to get there!
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What can you do when you cancel a sailing trip in March due to bad weather and rebook in May, only to have the weather fail you again? Well you do it knowing you can't trust that's it's ever ging to be on your side! Timberland had invited us to go sailing, testing out their new Formentor sailing gear (you've never seen me look so good!) We were sailing out the port of Portsmouth in two teams to learn the ropes, swab the decks, man the crows nest etc, the weather was pretty grim and once we'd got out the port we were thrashed from side to side - this could have just been because Laura was behind the wheel, mind you. We learnt how to tack in and out, turning the sail in the wind which was quite difficult; steering was my forté, pretty much like driving a car and when your standing at the center back you don't feel the waves thrashing you from side to side so much! After two hours on the seas, we settled down for lunch and a much needed glass of wine, before heading out to race the two teams around the harbour. Donna and Graham were naturals at the helm, trying to persuade the team for press trip number two out in Mexico.. I can dream!
To talk about the actual sail-wear, I was impressed by the formentor shoes. They allow water to flow in and out with drainage ports in the bottom. I'm planning to test these out when I get back to Devon, I think they'd be perfect for climbing over the rocks, as I usually fall into a rock pool or two. I've just booked a week down there at the start of June so excited for some country air!
Thank you to IPR and Timberland for inviting me out for the day, and to the rest of the team for such great company!
