Spot 12 – Bern
Bern is known mainly for 3 things: being the Capital of Switzerland, its bears and hosting the contemporary descendent of the well-known Willy Fog, my very good friend Gian, Ryanair’s favourite client.
After having met him in I don’t know how many different countries, including my home town, I finally had the unexpected pleasure to visit him in his home town for two lovely days.
Besides the scepticism of some of its own inhabitants, I once again found Bern a charming town, specially its lovely city centre. Besides, I have arrived in the middle of the “Buskers Bern”, a festival of street music that, according to what I have been told by the locals, brings thousands of people to the streets, creating a great atmosphere that is not common through out the year

After attending a quiet party on my first night, we took the following morning to some proper sleep (believe me, I know how to value a nice comfortable bed now), hitting the town in the afternoon for some sightseeing. In the night, the first heavy partying of out journey, which started with the kind invitation of Gian’s old flatmate, Sabine for a dinner at her place (I take this chance to thank you, as I believe the tasty shots I’ve prepared you did not express a lot gratitude then) and ended up quite some ours later on a Disco, after some drinks and “borrowing” a bicycle for the night. Before our departure on the following day, the obligatory visit to the Bear’s Pit.

Thank you Gian (see you soon in Porto, right buddy?), as well as Gian’s Mum and Sandra for the hospitality.

Spot 11 – Conbloux

Conbloux is a typical small village from the French Alps. Located close to Salanches and Megéve, Conbloux is in the winter the dream location of any winter sports fan, as a large group of ski resorts are located in a range of 20 minutes of driving, among which some of the most well known in the whole Alps. But this is just part of the wonder.
It is quite impossible not to fall in love at first sight with this little village. With a small old centre perfectly preserved, with the tower of the Church as its most prominent element, it extends itself along the hill, displaying an impressive collection of Chalets “for all tastes”, if you allow me this Portuguese expression. On the other side of the valley, the 365 days per year impressive Mont Blanch, highest pick in the European continent.
Isa’s Chalet comes as Conbloux’s most perfect metaphor. Typical, beautiful, big but impressively cosy and perfectly located, allowing from almost any spot a breathtaking view on the Village, the valley and the mountains, always with the Mont Blanch in the background. Adding to all this, the cherry on the top of the cake: the spa, where one can spend a chilly summer night or a snowing winter day outdoors, under the most relaxing warm water while having a nice glace of champagne. I’ve experienced both situation and I can only recommend it. By the way, it is for rent for a very reasonable price, isn’t that right Isa? So, in case you are interested, just let us know.

What you can not rent, but only earn is the owner’s friendship, one’s I cherish the most. This is of course extended to Isa’s family and her boyfriend, Nico. It was, as always, a huge pleasure to see you again. I know I don’t have to thank you for anything, but nevertheless, I want to do it. I know we will be meeting again soon. I just hope this time in Porto. Nevertheless, two were missing to the equation to be complete.