Monday, 12 September 2011
Even though the trip on the speed train to Lauterbrunen was a short one, Jason got a bit carried away with the photos. And how could he help it, with everything being so bright green and blue, with the contrast of amazing high mountains and lakes glowing with green from graphite sediment. We also had our first glimpses of snow.
We also saw some Swiss army men on the train, of whom there were several swarming around train stations with their guns across their chests. On the train, we saw a soldier stow his gun with his rucksack in the overhead compartment which we found amusing.
Jason's back injuries were playing up thanks to the not-so-comfortable basement bed and having to haul a months worth of luggage up a hill in the bush to the station. He was in quite a bit of pain. He could not move his head from side to side, nor could he lift a cup of coffee to his mouth or swallow without feeling pain. But despite this, our time in Lauterbrunen was the trip hilight for him.
When we arrived at our hotel, we were pleased to discover that we had a five star view of the main street of Lauterbrunen with a backdrop of snow-capped mountains.
We enjoyed the afternoon wandering around the main street. There were lots of shops and restaurants, and various facilities for travellers such as internet cafes and laundromats. We then headed further down towards some quieter areas, out of the main hub.
Along the way, we stopped to rest at a stream rushing with bright glacial water...
...and then up countless buttock-toning steps to the top of a waterfall. Some of these photos are taken from inside the cliff face near the top of the waterfall.
We had a hearty Swiss dinner of veal schnitzel and pork sausage, followed by the most delicious apple strudel ever.
Gorgeous photos! I feel like I was there with you. :)
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