Our home for the bank holiday last weekend – a guest house on a working dairy farm not far over the border into Austria – a working dairy farm complete with acres of free range fun for the Small People (plus our lovely super-fit hiking friends – more on them later!).
As you might expect for such an environment there were masses of animals for the Small Boy to communicate with, including beautiful bovines – girls who were up with the larks each morning for milking.
Add to that an army of cats in all shapes and sizes, who mostly kept themselves to themselves. One exception to this was Brutus (christened by Small Girl), the hugest Ginger Tom mix, who seemed to enjoy our company – as long as it was very much on his terms.
And last but not least, and definitely the favourite with everyone – the biggest puppy I think I have ever seen – a very beautiful nine month old Saint Bernard…
It wouldn’t be an alpine farm without one of those surely?
And whilst all humans under the age of ten enjoyed their enhanced free-range status, the adults excelled in relaxing and enjoying the autumn sunshine. Garnering energy for our adventure the next day…
Rothofweg 2
5600 St. Johann,
Love Brutus – what a fab cat! I had a ginger Tom called Marley :o). That first photograph is breath taking! X
Thanks so much S! :) xx
Absolutely stunning images again.
Thanks so much Emma! (:
Look at those blue skies! I could happily pass on the dogs but it all looks very lovely x
I am not the biggest dog fan, but this one was pretty cute! :D Thanks Trish! x
My in laws have just driven through the alps and shared some amazing photos, it looks a fabulous place to visit
It really has some of the most gorgeous scenery! Thank you! :)
What a beautiful place! I want a view like that from my window – although I’d never get anything done, I’d be too busy looking at it!
I have similar views this morning Mary, and I am having to tear myself away to go and see more… :D Thank you!
oh now that just looks idyllic
Thanks so much Becky! :)
Oh my it’s all so lovely Emma – problem is that if I went I think I’d never want to leave!
Sometimes I don’t Annie! :D Thank you x
What a stunning place. Looks like some good friends there too :)
Thank you J! (:
What a wonderful break! Great pictures – you can almost smell the fresh air :-)
Ginger
Thanks so much Ginger! :)
Wow I could sure snuggle up there!
Thanks Liz! (:
Looks beautiful, perfect Heidi territory! x
It is a gorgeous area. Thanks Mum x
Gorgeous pics and such adorable pets!
Thanks Sonya! (: x
Did you meet Heidi? I think you were staying in the Grandmother’s challet if I remember rightly from my Heidi picture book.
With the cowbells in the hallway it could well have been! Thanks R! :)
Goodness, so beautiful!
Thanks so much Maggy! (:
Beautiful pictures! Time in the Alps just absolutely reveals why it made so much sense for all those old health centres and spas and things to be based there. All that air and sky and trees and nature, just makes you feel like a million buck, eh?
There are plenty of those about, and yes it really does! Thanks L! (:
Wow, that looks like an absolutely beautiful place. I’d want to run down the hills singing: ‘The hills are alive…’. Stunning photos, too.
There have been times that I have been tempted to do that! Thanks Ting! (:
Absolutely GORGEOUS images.
I have to admit that I have never thought of this as somewhere I would like to visit …. you may just be changing my mind!
It’s great for families too Donna! Thank you! :)
Wow, the scenery is just stunning. I would love to go on a break like that, it must be so detoxifying.
We are very lucky to have it on our doorstep! Thank you A! :) x