Flowers lined the outer side walls of the Chapel Bridge. Drawings above were intriguing!
Monday, August 30, 2010
Aboard the Boat to Lucerne
Card games, coffee, puzzles and great views aboard the boat. Swiss pass included public rail, boats and buses.
Lake Lucerne
From cable car to boat --our boat awaits us by the edge of the lake. From here we traveled to the city of Lucerne.
Now from the Top of Pilatus Kulm
What a view from the top. We stood on snow (lower left) and photographed a summer scene below!
Mount Pilatus Cog Railroad
Kris Eby prepares to step onto the cog rail that will transport her to the peak of Mt. Pilatus, Pilatus Kulm. This is the steepest cog railway in the world, traveling on a 48% grade in some places.
Paragliders near Jungfrau
Jessalyn Miller, Kristopher Mast and Matt and Kris Eby tried this sport and really enjoyed telling us about their experiences. Each rode with a pro.
The Eiger, Monch and Jungfrau
We were very fortunate to see all three peaks at once. Often clouds cover most of the peaks if not all.
Sunshine and Blue Skies!!
What a treat to have a sunny blue-skies day for this majestic scenery! Cold? Yes!!! Six inches of fresh snow had fallen on the Jungfrau on the night of 28 August.
Jonas Miller and the Jungfrau
The Eiger, Monch and Jungfrau were all quite visible from the Piz Gloria platform on the Silberhorn Mountain. Revolving restaurant grants opportunity for glorious views while enjoying good food.
Stefan von Wartburg and Family
Stefan spoke to us on the need for reconciliation and the family sang a few songs for us.
Sunday, August 29, 2010
Early Morning View of Lauterbrunnen
We saw this scene from our hotel window. Many reported varied gorgeous views of the mountains and valleys here.
The Matterhorn Up Close and Personal
Jeremy and Dennis hiked this far on the Matterhorn. Here's proof!
Saturday, August 28, 2010
An Unusual Ice Carving
In a glacier on the peak of Klein Matterhorn, flowers display their beauty in ice! We viewed several ice carvings in this chilly place!
A destination must - the Matterhorn!
The Klein Matterhorn lift takes the viewer to this closest possible point to see this famous peak unless he/she hikes.
An Alphorn Quintet
To play the Alphorn, the musician needs to have a good ear and the ability to produce correct pitches by positioning the tongue correctly.
Route of the Glacier Express
Common sights -- blue sky (usually), towering buildings, trains, mountainsides
Train Schedules
Quickly we learn how to read these! This one at Bern Bahnhof is larger than most (excepting Zurich Hauptbahnhof). Tourleader Wilson now directs the way - sometimes giving options, especially in the Lauterbrunnen area.
From Bus to Trains!
Bern Bahnhof! Good-by to John Ruth, Wilmer Martin and driver JP. Hello to that train schedule...we learn about that SWISS EFFICIENCY!
Cemetery by Langnau Mennonite Church
Langnau Mennonite Church is the oldest continuously-running Mennonite Church in the world. The church continued to meet in the "Anabaptist caves" and other secret places during the time of severe persecution.
Great view in the Emmental
How can we capture all the wonderful views in the picturesque Emmental Valley?!? Taken near a cheese factory...
Im Schloss Trachselwald
Knowledgeable historian John Ruth translates Hans Haslibacher's Lied (Song) for us in the Trachselwald Castle where many Anabaptists were persecuted. Unfortunately we did not have enough time to stand and reflect on the severity of the conditions they experienced here. Their faith was strong!
Monday, August 23, 2010
Plaque Remembering Felix Manz, Hans Landis and Others
At least six Anabaptists were martyred at this site between 1527 and 1614. This plaque was placed here by the Limmat River in 2004; note Grossmunster towers in background across the river.
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