JUNE 20, 21, 22, 23, 2018
We have had a wonderful time in the Swiss Alps, so much so that I am not inclined to write much, just share some photo highlights of our last three days. On Wednesday, June 20, Russ and I headed to Grindelwald First to check out the the sky walk and the adventures that are available for those who seek thrill seeking zip lines, gliders, paragliding, mountain biking, etc. We chose the skywalk in the morning, followed up by a round of golf in the afternoon.
Golf in the Afternoon - The Nine Hole Course wove through farmers' pastures.
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| I just need a nap between hole 8 and 9. |
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| Hole Ten! |
We finished up in just in time. The sky had been clouding up all day. Late in the Day, it started to thunder, and rain started sprinkle and the lower elevations. It was much harder up the mountain, and ribbons of waterfalls streaked down the granite cliffs.
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| Totally dry 30 minutes before. |
On Thursday, June 21, we took the train down to Interlaken, up the cog-tram up to Harder Kulum and to Brienze via the Jungfrau ship Interlaken Ost.
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| This Cog-Tram takes you almost straight up the mountain... mile up from Interlaken to Harder Kulum in 8 minutes |
In the afternoon we took a lovely boat ride from Interlaken to Brienz, an old city known for its woodcarving.
I had a funny feeling that we were being followed in Brienz....Moooo!
'There are bigger than life cows all over Switzerland! We followed along the lake Promenade to the old part of town.
We finished our day by taking the train back to Grindelwald for dinner and then back to our flat.
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| Swiss Rosti - Potatoes, Onions, Mushrooms, egg, and melted cheese |
On Friday, June 22, we went to Schynige Platte to the Alpine Gardens and to hike around Daub Point, The day was overcast. We played peek-a-boo with them mountains through the clouds.
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| Another Cog train up, up into the clouds. |
In the Alpine Garden. Edleweiss plus many others that I hope to identify when I have time.
Again we ran into the Cow...
AFter wandering around in the Alpine Gardens, we hade our lunch up by the Hotel Plaza with a interesting art and flora arrangements. The views weren't bad either.
Filled with Goulashe Suppe, bread, and apple strudel we waddled around another mountain in the afternoon. The trail was pretty rugged and slippery with scree. Sure glad I had my walking poles.
We met a Swiss mom with two little boys taking a hike. Liam 3, Ben 6. They were hoping to hike to the next look out, but were waiting for the clouds to drift away.
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| Pretzels for Lunch for these Alpine Boys! |
We continued back down the mountain, and caught our train back to Grindelwald, did some last minute shopping, and came home and prepared Swiss Fondue for our last meal.
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