coolest. see-saw. ever.

This thing is out of control!  While biking our way through Bois de la Bâtie yesterday, Tory and I came across a playground featuring a Hags Mobilus, the most ridiculous see-saw meets tire swing meets merry-go-round ever seen by my liability-adverse American eyes.  Who in their right mind would insure this brilliant piece of engineering?!  Thank God for Europe.

Basically you sit like this little kid, saddle-style, and hold on for dear life as Herr Hags takes you for the ride of your life.  Think foot-pushing up and down (á la seesaw) with effortless rotation.  The tire is so you don’t break your legs when your partner unexpectedly gets (read: flies) off.  It recommends 6-12 years old, but Tory and I put it through its paces with wonder.  Truly, though, the thing is dangerous.  And that’s exactly why it’s so fun, people.

For the record, it’s a Swedish company.  Thanks Henrik!

watson petting zoo part 03: monsieur escargot (switzerland)

On one of our many walks to Geneva, Chris and I stumbled upon Monsieur Escargot, the largest snail I have ever seen.  

Unfortunately, he was a bit camera shy so the photograph does not do him justice.  

 

Monsieur Escargot had a much happier fate than the snail we found au Parc la Grange, but I will let Chris share that story.

aïe mon poignet fait mal!

Perfect for our new apartment!  

- via swissmiss