The Swiss Adventure...

Monday, July 05, 2010

Impossibility Defeated

This Father’s Day was special. Not only did it start with a warm, succulent cup of my man’s favorite Trader Joe’s brew, and homemade pancakes, but the morning marked the eager anticipation of what was yet to come. This year the Tour de Suisse would complete their final leg of the race in Liestal, a sweet village just 9 minutes from our home. So, for the love of the sport and men in tights, we knew we had to attend despite the wet, saucy weather.

The highlight of the day, however, was having the keen ability to watch none other than Lance Armstrong warm up for his time trial. And as we made my way through the crowd to watch this legend spin his wheels, our minds flashed to the poster that once hung on our office wall. It was a picture of Lance biking in the Tour de France with the words, “Impossibility Defeated” at the bottom of the picture. Those two words are rather powerful, especially if you know Lance’s story.

And as we continued to watch the steam rise from his back, we never imagined that we would have the opportunity to stand so close to greatness. When we used to look at the poster – Lance was simply an icon with a remarkable story to tell, but being that close to him was truly a moment to behold. And each magical moment in our lives, whether it is a momentous Father’s Day such as this, or a hike in the mountains, we still grin from ear to ear with excitement. And the ultimate gift gathered from the day was the idea that impossibility can be defeated, however, big or small.

Robert and Noah (Celebrating his free Water Bottle! Thanks Mr. Armstrong)

Robert and Noah - Noah with his Radio Shack team bottle.

One of the riders after he finished.

Noah outside of the team bus...loving his water bottle.

Melinda and Noah at the Tour de Suisse

Melinda and Noah...check out Lance Armstrong in the back...

Fun at the Tour de Suisse

Radio Shack Team line - up

Lance warming up...

Oh, how I would LOVE to know what he listens to when he rides.

And here is the LEGEND

Cool team bus...

H2O Fun

Robert and Noah loving the day!

Up close and Personal with Fabian Cancellara (World Champion)

Bikes and gear...

Go Team Liquigas!

One of Lance's Boyz...

Getting Ready for the Time Trial

Oh, how we love the sport!

Robert and Noah sharing some morning coffee talk!
Happy Father's Day Robert!

Tuesday, June 29, 2010

We Remember

Dad with Sean

Do not stand at my grave and weep;; I am not there. I do not sleep.; I am a thousand winds that blow.; I am the diamond glints on snow.; I am the sunlight on ripened grain.; I am the gentle autumn rain.; When you awaken in the morning's hush; I am the swift uplifting rush; Of quiet birds in circled flight.; I am the soft stars that shine at night.; Do not stand at my grave and cry;; I am not there. I did not die.
- Mary Elizabeth Frye

And though time is passing, your beautiful memory lives on.

Monday, June 21, 2010

Somethings in Life are Worth Repeating

When it comes to Grindelwald, and Berghaus Bort, it is a destination worth revisiting despite our policy of never returning to the same place twice, as there is simply too much to see in this incredibly vast world.

And the magical thing about this location that we truly hold so dear to our hearts (for so many reasons) is that each time we visit, whether there is a thick blanket of snow on the ground, or an array of wildflowers spread out before us, is that it is ever changing, and never the same place twice.

Each time we venture out for a long weekend to one of our favorite places in the world, it feels like receiving a package…not knowing what to expect, we slowing unwrap the box of adventure, one fold at a time!