As I sort through my open luggage, with its piles of clothes, I remember the sweet memories from my recent adventure with my family. It was as if each piece of clothing, a dress I have worn was a remembrance of the life I have spent wearing it. It was a short and sweet trip but I can definitely say that I summered in Switzerland. My thoughts wonder back to the moments of taking the train as it zigs zags through the greenest rolling hills I have ever seen and to the adjacent side a crystal blue lake. Then, finally, we reached our first and most anticipated tour. We have arrived in the city of Luzern. Although this was not the first time I have visited this city, it was still quite stunning. But most special is that I returned to visit with my daughter and family. Oh, how lucky Maddie is to visit this place and she does not know it yet. As we lift the heavy stroller up the steps to pushing it across the picturesque bridge of Kapellbrucke, we admired its beautiful landscapes of medieval buildings with a backdrop of snow peaked mountains from afar. We click and pose for the most instagram worthy photos that we could take….#noshameselfie #travelfashionistas #mother&daughter! Taking a break from our sightseeing, we pop in and out of the shops for a little shopping spree as we sip our favorite sparkling drinks. It was the ultimate girl’s day out.
One of my favourite pass times is relaxing in a café with a book and a hot chocolate so it is no wonder I loved exploring the city’s cutes and coziest cafes. However, this time it was spent quite different. My daughter is full of energy and loves to explore. So behind her was me running after her. Until finally, as I catch my breath and wipe off the sweat, she gave a yawn and her eyes told me she was ready for a nap. There in a little cozy nook of a hip modern coffee shop, called Kaffee Frech, I rocked my daughter in my arms to sleep. Feeling relived, as I settle her in the stroller to nap, I finally took a sip of my coffee to enjoy a little café moment with my mom and yes….take more selfies. #Bon Appetit! as we enjoyed our coffee with a side of avocado toast.
I was all smiles at the moment I learned how to ride an electric scooter. Oh the thrill! There I stood with a competitive stance like I was going to a race. Ready to stride in my favorite embroidered blue dress of which my husband bought me for my birthday, I rode the scooter. As I rode, I discovered the beautiful city of Zug. Full of lively picturesque restaurants along the lake, I walked along its stunning lakeshore upon the golden sunset as my daughter enjoyed a mango gelato for the very first time….#sweetestmoments. It was at this moment I fell in love with this quaint town. I love its simplicity, its peacefulness and its beauty. I wished I have discovered this gem earlier and would have love to spend more time in this little city. In this city, I remember the treasured moments of late evening trips to McDonald’s with my husband and tasting a frosty drizzled with the most delicious chocolate sauce as we walked through the neighborhood….#awesomedatenight!
As we bid “See you later Zug,” we say hello to Zurich! It was bittersweet as the weekend came too quickly. With our luggage on our sides, I stand beside my daughter’s stroller on the station’s platform with the summer warmth beaming. From there, we head to the last stop of our trip, the city of Zurich. Carrying my daughter in my arms as if she was attached to my hip, we walked down Bahnhofstrasse to window shop at Chanel, Louis Vuitton and we even dared to go into Hermes! Along the famous shopping pathway, we stopped at a local chocolatier to buy chocolates. It never gets old for me to sightsee at the old city. I love exploring historic architecture as it is so magical. In the same old city, I make new memories with my daughter. Stumbling by a restaurant in the center of the bustling city, we were enticed to take a sit on its outdoor dining by its famous Swiss fondue. There, as we sat on our table enjoying our meal, we were amazed. We were surrounded by the movement of sightseers, a soloist playing classical jazz and a lively acrobat performance. As the crowd gathered around, we had the front the row seat to see the spectacle. Sitting on my lap was my daughter, Madeleine, picking at her pasta while being amazed by the show. It was all very surreal to me as I thought, “How often do we get to experience this? This moment is unbelievable.” To me, it was amazing to see her clap her hands and stomp her feet to move to the music. Of course, to remember this moment, we took another amazing family photo….#amazingtravels!
My experience of travelling is very different as compared to travelling in my younger care free days. I do feel being a wondering tourist and a mom at the same time is not easy as my priorities are to also keep up with Madeleine’s schedule and ensure my travel plans are baby proof. But, I am happy to be able to create these many memories with my daughter. Despite that my daughter will likely not remember, I will remember these moments and I have all the pictures for her to see! I will tell my daughter the stories we have lived and the fun I had travelling with her as a baby.
Thank you for reading….xox
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