We had a friend over from Switzerland and this coincided with August the 1st (which is Swiss National Day). To celebrate we held a small party for some neighbours (which was actually held on the 2nd as that was a Saturday), and we tried to inject a Swiss feeling into proceedings.

Lampions. These have candles inside them. They looked lovely when it was dark

Some of the neighbours who came

T's favourite lampion - with the emblem of Basel Stadt - but in the colours of Newcastle United.

Christa (our friend from CH) and Bettina finishing off some of the food from the party