Tuesday, September 22, 2009

Cellulite


I'm not sure if there was a language barrier or I just didn't want to face the brutal truth but this is what happened.... About half way through our trip we wound up at a hotel that offered massages for $35. Good deal for our weary backs. Brian went first and said it was different but good. ok. I head in and this lady speaks very little English but seems really nice. She goes to work and about the time she is on my back butt and outer thighs she says:

" you have much too much cellulite for a young woman your age"

Wow ok, nothing like a little brutal honesty, then she says,

"but it's only a little deep." What? and then she says,

"you just take some sugar, olive oil and a little water and massage and it will help this"

Actually lady, less chocolate, less carbs, and giving up diet coke, will help this but hey if all I need is some sugar and olive oil it's worth a try.

Once home out of curiosity I thought I would give it a go. I grabbed the sugar and olive oil from the pantry and headed to the bathroom to concoct me anti-cellulite treatment. Maybe I can market this and make millions.

The results: I don't have a full length mirror in my bathroom so I can not testify of instant reduction in the appearance of cellulite but it was a good exfoliating treatment and my legs felt silky smooth after. I did also apply to the upper arms as a preventative measure. A while later Indy came walking into the bathroom wondering what the container of sugar and olive oil were doing in the bathroom...long story short I told him it was my Swedish Secret. The funny man helped me unload groceries last night and had the nerve to ask as he unpacked the spreadable butter if we were keeping it in the fridge or the bathroom..Funny Indy funny. So maybe you allready know my Swedish secret, but for me it has been an enlightening experience.

Wednesday, September 16, 2009

Thank you!

Steph asked in a comment below what was in our back-packs? EVERYTHING for 2 weeks. From clothes to cameras, hats, make-up, and souvenirs. As we moved from place to place we would either put our bigger packs in lockers at the train station, or if we were staying in that town for the night, we would check into our room as soon as possible and leave them there. On this particular day we were not returning to the train station so that meant hauling the packs all day.
The last night we spent in Zurich expecting to fly out early the next morning. Our flight got delayed. I felt like the horse getting back to the barn...I just wanted to get HOME by this point. I missed my babies. The only part of this trip that sucked was the LONG flight! From Zurich to Atlanta it was 9 1/2 hours and another 3 1/2 home. JET LAG!!!! We are so happy to be home safe and sound. BIG THANKS to Dani, Cass, my Mom and Matt and Lynette for watching the kids!!!

The Chocolate Train









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Gruyeres

Castle gardens at Gruyeres




Cheese factory





Crepes with chocolate yum!


Chateau de Chillon in Montreaux




Posted by PicasaThese are the potties It's a double seater

Lauterbrunnen and Santa Claus


I think we spied Santa Claus out doing some hiking


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The Eiger




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The trail on the glacier to the top!




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Ice Palace at Jungfraujoch




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Train to the top of Europe




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Spiez




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Gardens at Oberhofen




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