Golden Scarab, Golden Hair

I love insects. Many are a beautiful blend of art and science: amazing miniaturization packaged as a work of art. This golden scarab is a perfect example. No wonder the Egyptians revered them. Sadly I only got this one shot in Katrine's hair before it flew away.
Unfortunately I have no idea what kind of scarab it is, or even if it qualifies as a scarab instead of a beetle. I think it deserves the name though!

No escaping commercialism... Alpine vending machine!

You're 6,000ft up a mountain in the Swiss Alps. Enjoying spectacular views, wooden glades, the sounds of nature, and suddenly you spot... a Coke vending machine!

Adventure Parks are all the rage here in Switzerland. The one we visited above the village of Vercorin is accessible by cable car. And yes, amidst 400ft long ziplines and arboreal escapades, we really did find this lone Coke machine. I guess you just can't beat the feeling... No matter where you are.

The price of a drink? 4SF or roughly US$3.70.