He was very impressed with the grove's appearance and production, commenting that these trees looked even healthier than the trees growing in Florida and were laden with fruit hanging down to the ground.
The next largest long-term mango growing endeavor locally is that of Jerry Staedeli.
Staedeli's first exciting find was his Aloha,' a large tree grown from the seed of a good Hawaiian fruit eaten there while on vacation.
It's also a paradise for skilift friends - the first Gondola was erected in 1956 by Giovanola, and until 1994, the only known triple t-bar stood here (WSO).
There are ore have been lifts by Giovanola, Habegger, Bühler, Garaventa, Doppelmayr, Staedeli and Poma in the Motta Naluns ski area.
You'll find misc pics from the south-easterly swiss region in this gallery.
