simplicity

in the big cities of Switzerland, so i'm told, life is not much different than that of our cities in Canada (except all the vehicles look like life size toys), but when you enter into the country side you begin to experience the tranquility of living life more simply. the houses are large and have most likely not had any remodeling since it's foundation was first laid. this may sound diveish but the truth is the weathered look of these old houses is exactly the character that would deem them worthy to be called beautiful. these houses are dotted thought out the lush green hills positioned right between mountains that are much like our Rocky Mountains. in Canada, i would assume, this type of landscape would be inhabited with people who would have so many valuables that each room would have it's own security. o.k, i'm exaggerating, but the point is in Canada we, simply put, protect our stuff.

my first day at the Schonegg house, Lirit took me to the neighbours (about one block) to get milk. she showed me the cows and the donkey in the yard and then proceeded to get the milk from a shed like structure with a trough inside were the milk was being kept in cool water. she pulled out two containers of milk and we headed home. keep in mind we did not see the farmer. i'm not sure i would call him a farmer because it's not like how we farm. here, their houses are closer together than those of a traditional Canadian farmer and they only have a few animals. (goats are a big thing.) Lirit informed me that they pay him once a month depending on how much milk they take. honest. simple.