Monday July 18th ~ Lucerne, Switzerland
View from the Old City Walls
This was day two in this truly magical city that we have fallen completely head over heels in love with. I am feeling sleep deprived and we have a VERY early wake up tomorrow morning to catch a train at 6:18am. With that said, I don’t want to gloss over the fabulous things we experienced today, but I am not going to be able to keep my eyes open much longer.
Sooooo, I am simply going to try to lump our pictures together quickly and call it a day. Hope it will at least help jog my memory in the future and still give an adequate impression of just how amazing Lucerne is.
Chapel Bridge – went back again to see it in the morning light and to get a picture of Gus.
Gus with Chapel Bridge
Glacier Garden ~ I was not overly impressed and probably would not recommend spending time here unless you are staying for several days or you have an unusual interest in this sort of thing. It is located right next to the Lion Monument and is free with the rail pass.
At Glacier Park
They do have a viewing tower though that allowed a nice panorama shot. And a crazy mirrored platform where we took a couple of shots that still have us laughing.
From viewing platform
Cruise on Lake Lucerne ~ We took a relaxing 1.75 hour ferry cruise on an old-time paddle wheel boat. It left from the pier right across from the train depot. Also free with rail pass. We took the one that departs at noon. If you are interested in taking this one, you can make reservations in the dining room and enjoy a good (but pricy) lunch on board.
Entrance to train depot
Exploring Old Town
Old Town
Musegg ~ Walking on the Old Town Wall ~ Climbing up to the top of the clock tower provided more scenic views that were amazing. We also got to see the inner workings of the clock, and happened to be in the tower when the hourly bell was sounded.
Clock tower of the old wall
GRATITUDE MOMENT: I am grateful that I was able to simply enjoy a beautiful day with my hubby in a city that will forever hold some special memories. I certainly hope to be able to return before another thirty years passes by…
A Note From Abroad 
It’s so beautiful there. You both looked like you had a wonderful time and the weather looked perfect!
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Yes, yes and yes. 👍
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Stunning photos! Hope to make it there someday.
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I hope you do make it here to see all of this for yourself. Everyone should experience this beautiful country at least once in their life.
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I have great memories of our visit to Lucern though it rained quite a bit and we couldn’t completely see the mountains surrounding it. It is a nice town. Nice pics. (Suzanne)
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The first couple days while we were in Zurich we too had rain. So glad that our weather has improved. Being able to enjoy the magnificent scenery is a huge part of what makes Switzerland so amazing.
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Another gorgeous day – now get some sleep so you don’t nap all day on the train and miss the scenery. 🙂
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Made it without falling asleep on the train. Planning on taking your advice and getting to bed early tonight. Got to get some beauty sleep!
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It looks beautiful!
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It is even more beautiful in person. One can never capture all of it in pictures, but hope to at least give a bit of a hint 😃
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Lovely shots. Brings back memories of my first trip to Europe 25 years ago. Must go back someday.
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Thank you Marie. You are long overdue for that return trip 😃
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Love the mirror shots! Chuckle.
Alison
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Silly, silly moment but certainly gave us some good laughs. One of my pictures somehow managed to compact my face and give me one big buck tooth in the middle. Not sure that one will ever see the light of day though, lol.
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Really gorgeous, Joanne. I can see why you have fallen in love. –Curt
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I’m just now waking up with stunning views of the Alps out my hotel window. It will be hard to give this up!
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I’ll bet. 🙂 I too, am looking at mountains, at the moment, Joanne, out the window of my sunroom. They aren’t the Alps, but I am very glad they are there. –Curt
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Luzern is beautiful, good to see you have discovered it!
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One of my favorite cities!
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Wonderful photos – you can’t go past cruising on the lake. Lucerne is truly a magical place 🙂
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I totally agree with you. Lucerne IS magical.
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