Here's Catherine stopping for water in the tiny Swiss village of Ardez. Do you see the intricate designs on the houses in the background? The artwork is called sgraffito which literally means "to scratch". The sgraffito technique involves scratching away a superficial layer to reveal an underlying layer/color. Some of the designs are quite exquisite. You'll find this artwork on homes throughout the Engadine region of eastern Switzerland. The water fountain is also worth mentioning. You'll find more than 2,000 of these fountains spread out across Switzerland. Nearly every village has one, and they're extremely handy for keeping hikers, cyclists and alpine wanderers topped up with hydration.
