Monthly Archives: July 2015

   This is about as perfect a day as possible that doesn’t involve hiking. It was just one of those lovely days full of delights, most involving people.  We started with a walk by the lake before checking out and … Continue reading →

   The day started off oddly enough. We were making a final hiking decision early in the morning. I was set to do the Julier Pass, which I had been told was awesome. Ellen and Julie were up for a … Continue reading →

   I’m going to start at the beginning of an amazing day, namely with the sunrise view from my hotel window. And now, let’s carry on. We took the cable car up to Furtchellas and then a long and winding … Continue reading →

   Today was such a highlight of a hike, I hardly know where to start. I had tired for this hike last year but was rained out of the major portion of it. Today we were blessed with relatively cool … Continue reading →

   The most exciting think I have to report today is a lightening fast Internet speed in Sils Maria. Well, okay, there are probably other things to report too. Let me think.  First, the above photo taken in Zurich for … Continue reading →

   This was our ride to the trailhead today. Instead of sending two hours hiking up through the forest, we opted for the bus to Waldspitz. And then we set off. I’d hoped for a bright, clear, sunny day, because … Continue reading →

   And this is the view from the lovely Hotel Sonnenberg in Grindelwald. It’s as charming as ever. We had a nice, slow start to the day and didn’t get on the train until 9.30. Then we missed our connection … Continue reading →

   Just for a change of pace today, we woke up to clouds blanketing the village and the valley. By blanketing, I mean you couldn’t see a thing. I got up at 6. I looked out the window and immediately … Continue reading →

   I’m pretty sure that today was my favourite day so far. On a scale of 1 – 10, let’s call it a 9.5. I have to leave a bit of wiggle room there to leave space for even more … Continue reading →

   This was the plan: Ellen to hike up the Schilthorn and Julie and I to take the train to Bern – do a bit of shopping and view the old town. Is it any surprise that our first stop … Continue reading →