Day 25

Back to Switzerland

Day 25 marked a shift in pace as we left our overnight hotel beside the Lake Maggiore campsite and began the journey north. We wound our way through the lakeside villages, soaking up the final glimpses of Italy, before hitting the motorway and crossing the border back into Switzerland.

The drive to Zug took around three hours – not the most scenic stretch, but smooth enough – and we pulled up at Harry and Sophie’s apartment near the Equestrian Centre around 1:30pm. After a quick hello and a chance to drop off our things, Gill and I jumped back in the van and continued on to Zurich Airport to collect George and Lizzie, who were flying in to join us.

With the whole family finally reunited, we returned to Zug and settled in properly. The evening was perfect: a relaxed rooftop barbecue with local sausages, chicken, and fresh salads, rounded off with fruit, a few beers, and a glass of wine. We caught up properly, relishing the chance to be together again.

As the light faded, we took a gentle stroll along the shores of Lake Zug, meandering through the old town, passing the aviaries and young deer in their enclosure. There was a calm contentment in the air – a peaceful end to a long travel day, and the joy of having the family back together.Okumaya devam et