July 23rd ~ Lausanne, Switzerland
Lausanne, Switzerland
Having a Swiss Pass has made it so easy for us to move about Switzerland. Today we traveled from Zermatt to Lausanne. I’ll start you off with a few shots taken from our train ride: Continue reading
July 22 ~ Zermatt, Switzerland
On our way up to Gornergrat, above Zermatt
Today we explored the quaint haunt of the rich and famous – Zermatt! Primarily known as a ski resort and mountaineering base for those wanting to challenge the infamous Matterhorn. Continue reading
July 21st ~ Zermatt, Switzerland
Traveling on the Glacier Express to Zermatt
I was sad to leave our little heaven on earth in Pontresina where we had been welcomed like family and treated like VIP’s. But it was time to once again catch a train. Continue reading
Wednesday, July 20th ~ Pontresina, Switzerland
Taking a hike…
So, what is there to do in Pontresina? We were blessed with beautiful clear weather so taking a scenic hike was top of our wish list. I wanted something not too strenuous, but would show us some spectacular views. Both Rick Steves book and our hotel recommended the exact same hike fittingly called the Panorama. Continue reading
July 19th ~ Travel day Lucerne to Pontresina
View while traveling on the Bernini Express
Well, this was my punishment day for screwing up our reservations. The itinerary was intended to be one day taking the William Tell route from Lucerne to Lugano (overnight there for one night) and the following day taking the Bernini Express from Lugano to Pontresina. But since I somehow missed booking the night in Lugano entirely and had us staying in Pontresina instead, we had a lot of ground to cover in one day. Continue reading
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. Continue reading
Sunday July 17th ~ Lucerne, Switzerland
Lion Monument, Lucerne
The train ride from Appenzell to Lucerne was another WOW for us. We are really enjoying seeing the scenery pass by from the comfort of our train seats. I could get addicted to this lifestyle. Continue reading
Saturday, July 16th ~ Mount Santis (near Appenzell)
The view from on top of Mt Santis
The highlight of our stay in Appenzell was a 1/2 day excursion to take a Gondola ride to the top of Mt. Santis. Continue reading
Saturday, July 16th ~ Appenzell, Switzerland
Appenzell, Switzerland
Yesterday we departed Zürich and made our way here to the small Alpine village of Appenzell. It is right out of storybook land. Lush green hillsides dotted with Swiss cows or the occasional goat, family homes with flower boxes beneath each window loaded with brightly colored flowers and an attached barn with shuttered windows painted contrasting shades. Continue reading
Thursday, July 14th ~ Zürich, Switzerland
Zürich, Switzerland
In case you missed part one of our first full day in Zürich, you can click here to see how we started our day and the walking tour.
After two hours of exploring the Swiss National Museum, we walked across the street, past the main train terminal to start the route that Rich Steves had mapped out in his book on Switzerland (8th edition). Continue reading
A Note From Abroad 