4.05.2011

The Hills are Alive

DSC_9155

I´ve never been much of a mountain person. Given the choice, I´d probably choose the beach 10 times out of 10. AC is quite the opposite. He has spent the last three years teaching me how to appreciate the mountain and all that comes with the mounty life. I must admit, there is just something about that crisp air, the sound of melting snow, the amazing food made with fresh local ingredients and of course wintersports that are slowly creeping its way into my heart (remember when I milked a cow last summer? :) We´ve been to the Alps probably 4-5 times in the last year but I cannot help singing the famous title song of "The Sound of Music" every time we pass by this gorgeous scenery.... the hills are alive, with the sound of music, with songs they have sung for a thousand years... It´s not quite like the beach, but works like a charm when I just want to disconnect from the world and recharge my batteries for a new season! Hello April! I´ve been expecting you! :D

 DSC_9178

Follow Gypsy*Diaries

58 comments:

  1. These pictures are simply breathtaking! You lucky girl! :) Sound of Music is one of my favorite movies ever! xx-Jackie

    ReplyDelete
  2. gabby, you look soo happy in these! gorgeous photos!

    xox Vicky
    Bikinis & Passports

    ReplyDelete
  3. love your mango blouse, do own the same one :)

    ReplyDelete
  4. Beautiful landscape))) You look too wonderful)

    ReplyDelete
  5. looks so beautiful.

    http://lovelucylocket.blogspot.com

    ReplyDelete
  6. Wonderful pictures, they make me feel like I can smell the fresh air myself :)

    xx Kristin
    http://onthesweetnessofcolour.blogspot.com/

    ReplyDelete
  7. Great pics!! (:


    xoxo,
    Ivânia Diamond *

    ReplyDelete
  8. That's so funny-I instantly thought of the sound of music when I saw your photo (before even starting to read your post). :)

    www.sandra-thepuzzleofmylife.blogspot.com

    ReplyDelete
  9. Lovely photographs and you look really happy and dewy faced - I love the mountains !
    Joanne

    http://www.balletpumpsandroses.com

    ReplyDelete
  10. The mountains are so gorgeous! I am also a beach gal but there is nothing like a day out in the mountains to clear your head :))
    xo Lynz
    http://sparklingfootsteps.blogspot.com

    ReplyDelete
  11. I´m definitely a beach gal, but your photos are so beautiful, they make me thinking about a possible future trip to the French Alps :)
    Beautiful !!!

    xx Ivana

    http://styleinthecityen.blogspot.com

    ReplyDelete
  12. Ah the green grass. Wish we could have it too. =)




    Love,
    http://thebookness.blogspot.com

    ReplyDelete
  13. Dear Gabby, It is gorgeous there! I am a beach person too but think I could get used to that beautiful scenery for a while! Your outfit rocks! xox!

    ReplyDelete
  14. Take all that yucky snow away and I LOVE the mountains in the summer - so much today and there's SUN!! XX

    ReplyDelete
  15. Really nice nice pics, love the hills, lucky you being there!!!

    Following you now!! Please follow back :)would be a honour!

    Take a lot to mine, just started yesterday and need a little support :)

    http://flavorforyoureyes.blogspot.com/

    ReplyDelete
  16. Oh my gosh, I want to go here so badly! Please please please tell me you sang the song. I would totally geek out on that, haha. Channel my inner Julie Andrews. Great photos!!!

    ReplyDelete
  17. wow beautiful photos!

    http://lachapstickfanatique.blogspot.com

    ReplyDelete
  18. You look so happy and your pictures are beautiful ! I am more of a beach girl myself but these pictures would definitley make me reconsider ;)

    ReplyDelete
  19. Gorgeous photos!!! And your paisley print top is adorable : )

    ReplyDelete
  20. Awesome photos! :) it looks so pretty up there!

    Kc

    http://a-sparkley-silver-lining.blogspot.com/

    ReplyDelete
  21. I was in Salzburg, Austria, last summer, and when we were driving around the countryside, it was all I could do not to jump out and take pictures like these. Such a beautiful part of the world. Great pictures!

    www.academiasartorial.blogspot.com

    ReplyDelete
  22. What a stunning view and the air must be so fresh and amazing there. Have a lovely Tuesday, sweetie
    Kisses

    ReplyDelete
  23. Absolutely stunning!

    www.fashionablecollections.blogspot.com

    ReplyDelete
  24. italy is magic!!! beautiful landscape <3

    ReplyDelete
  25. the photos are beautiful! It looks fantastic there. I am the same, I perfer the beach but once I give in and we head to the mountains I love it.

    ReplyDelete
  26. Beautiful pictures! Looks like you're having a wonderful time!

    xo L.

    ReplyDelete
  27. Paisley goes so great with the mountains! I really need those boots. My black flats are near death!
    http://work-it-blog.blogspot.com/

    ReplyDelete
  28. oh my gosh so beautiful!!! i want to go there!

    ReplyDelete
  29. oh my gosh so beautiful!!! i want to go there!

    ReplyDelete
  30. Gorgeous photos of you. Love your blog.

    Check out my blog if you've got time and feel like it. It would mean a lot.
    Karoline Kalvo

    ReplyDelete
  31. After living in the NW my whole life, I think mountains are essential to feeling at home. However, I'm with you. If it's vacation, there better be a beach :)

    ReplyDelete
  32. How beautiful! I live in a mountain are, but of course Europe always has to do it better !!!! So beautiful. I love how happy you look. Don't let go of that feeling!

    Zoe

    ReplyDelete
  33. Oh the view looks simply amazing! And so you do you! I must admit, I do love the beach as well but you look just so relaxed up there! You are simply glowing!

    ReplyDelete
  34. Amazing pictures! Oh gosh wish I could run wild over there, not the milking cows part but I love fresh air of nature, you like adorable as froilan Maria!

    Cess O. <3
    The Outfit Diaries

    ReplyDelete
  35. That song will be stuck in my head all day now! If the mountains have anything going for them they are gorgeous.

    Ramblings of a Small Town Girl
    Fanciful Brainstorm - Tumblr

    ReplyDelete
  36. well I see I have another spot to add to my "places to visit before I die" list! Thanks!

    I love the mountains. I prefer the green and the air over a sandy beach. I really didn't do well living in hawaii. I like it in tiny flashes. Going somewhere high in the mountain just reminds you how tiny we are and how much of this world is still left to discover!

    ReplyDelete
  37. Gabby these photos are SO beautiful, oh I miss the mountains... Following you!

    Hugs & kisses from Rio!
    http://acasadava.blogspot.com

    ReplyDelete
  38. I love the blouse. Wonderful pictures.

    dassida.blogspot.com

    ReplyDelete
  39. As others have already said, I love these pictures! I like you, am always the beach person, but now i want to go to the Alps!

    ReplyDelete
  40. Oh man these photos make me want to pack my bags and head for the hills! I'm with you on being a beach girl, but a relaxing quiet weekend in the mountains sounds perfect right now. Loving your paisley, too!

    ReplyDelete
  41. Wow, you've sure been to the Alps a lot :D & I'm not a mountain person either lol :)


    Day By Diva
    Day By Diva
    Day By Diva

    ReplyDelete
  42. My boyfriend was looking over my shoulder while I read this and said "Wow that looks like the Sound of Music!"

    I'm from Florida so I'm naturally a beach girl, but there is something quite special about the mountains. Hopefully I'll make it to the Alps soon enough!

    ReplyDelete
  43. Gorgeous top and outfit! The scenery is breathtaking as well. Reminds me of The Sound of Music. :)

    ReplyDelete
  44. This scenery is absolutely beautiful! I can't get over how green every single thing is. This HAD to have been where the sound of music was filmed ;)

    XXXO
    Marissa

    http://tastesandstyle.blogspot.com

    ReplyDelete
  45. Beautiful photos, it must have been lovely just being up there.

    As much as I am a city girl, I do love nature and the countryside too. :)


    xoxo,
    Addie
    The Cat Hag

    ReplyDelete
  46. SO gorgeous! I love the sound of music. I watched it over an over. These photos are just beautiful. Thanks for sharing :)

    ReplyDelete
  47. Beautiful photos-I love this homage to Sound of Music!

    ReplyDelete
  48. Seeing that I was named after Liesl in "The Sound of Music" you know I just LOVE this post!!! :) Just beautiful!

    Liesl :)

    ReplyDelete
  49. Breathtaking sights! Amazing!

    XoXo
    Plami

    http://fashion-thrill.blogspot.com/

    ReplyDelete
  50. MY GOSH!!!! How unbelievable GORGEOUS! I'm with you, I'm a beach person!! But this looks pretty tempting! :)

    ReplyDelete
  51. love this post! as a beach lover myself, i totally relate, but the "hills" do capture you don't they?! great photos!

    ReplyDelete
  52. so cute! great BLOG
    i saw you wanted to know what Nicole Richie wore on another blog. Well I recreate Nicole's looks for a lot less on my blog.

    check it out
    www.richierichesforless.blogspot.com

    ReplyDelete
  53. hahahaha! I scrolled past the title without noticing it. Then I saw the first picture and thought this had better be titled "the hills are alive" I scrolled back up and sure enough...
    Love it!
    Thanks for stopping by
    Aubrey

    ReplyDelete

Show me some love! :)
I'll return the favour!
xxx G.