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I Need a Bib
... I am going to need a bib to catch all the drool after tomorrow’s sight-seeing adventures. About a year ago, I remember reading about having fondue in Switzerland and I remember thinking it was a must-eat, so we went on a nice date and got some real Swiss cheese fondue with bread cubes and wine… on the 18th floor of a hotel… overlooking Interlaken… and the Jungfrau peak slowly getting covered up by whispy clouds in the ...
Absinthe Minded
... her bike out front, and she and I climbed the stairs to her house. Karen stayed behind and told Joelle she forgot to lock her bike. Joelle said "Oh, I don't need to lock it." This was a far cry from the pickpocket capital of Europe that is Barcelona.
After some down time, we headed to an outdoor bar on the river, followed by some fondue at a local restaurant. After a delicious feast which included several pounds of ...
Sledging on the Neiderhorn
... small, quaint town of Thun and on the right were the incredible mountains. Anne kept commenting on how the weather could have been better, but I was impressed non the less. Yes, it was a bit cloudy up in the sky, but that provided emphasis on how blue the lake and mountains were. Each picture I took reminded me of a beautiful, soft pastel painting. The colour of the lake was the most magical I have ever seen. I don't know if the lakes incredible depth made the water ...
Gotta learn the exchange rate FIRST next time..
... or twenty yards, like a giant pool) and they just float down with the current and then climb out downstream.
Went back to the hostel, grabbed some groceries down the street, and made dinner. (Pasta with fresh bell peppers and wine). Fresh fruit and vegetables taste SOO good.
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08.03
Checking out of Bern today, destination unknown!! We have an extra day, still deciding how to use it. Maybe Lake Como, maybe ...
Bern, baby Bern
... spot though, and I did manage to get some good shots of the whole city though - which was my goal.
Back down the hill, my next stop was the Barengraben, where year-round you can see Bernese bears in a little pit. I did get to see one bear, but it made me a little sad because I had to imagine he was a bit cold - and bored in the pit. The bear is the mascot of the city and there were icons of it everywhere - the flags, the fountains, ...
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