Hotel Oberland Lauterbrunnen

... expensive. We could see that there was some sort of market or festival going on beside the lake near the train station so we had fajitas and hot dogs for dinner while the girls had some fairy floss. There were guys selling roasted chestnuts, I had tried them years ago, but couldn't remember what they were like. Both Greg and I really liked them and I can understand why Europeans really miss them when they move to Australia.

... that I have much to compare it to, but I wouldn’t argue with that. Pictures will tell that story.

Shortly after I got to the hostel I met Bill, a retired engineer from Baltimore. He’s a pretty experienced hiker and I decided to go with him on a "six hour" hike the next day. That six hour hike turned into nearly 10, but it was entirely worth it. I can’t count the number of ...

... to have a look around. Not much happening there... Probably wouldn't suggest going out of your way for a visit.

I have taken stacks of photos. Hopefully something to paint in amongst them all. Even though we have a lot of free time listed on our itinerary it doesn't really feel like there has been much free time. Have loved Lauterbrunnen but wont miss the place we stayed! Washed some clothes but now they just smell like the room!

... painting in my condition) and despite being a bit buggered, had a fantastic time! last weekend i took myself to Luzern (my host parents went away for the weekend and i didn`t fancy hanging around by myself here cooking and cleaning for their kids who are old enough to look after themselves) and didn`t get lost on the train. i walked the whole city and it was beautiful!! gate crashed a wedding in this lovely old church which was lovely. had the massive pipe organs going and ...

... up camp in Lauterbrunnen and dined on Fondu. After a hideously cold night in the tent in the valley we got all rugged up and took a train journey up the Jungfrau, the highest point in Europe. We enjoyed the sights and coldness of the top of Switzerland for the day before venturing down and wandering through the quaint little town, passed all ...

... calmer and less frazzled. I got to think about a lot of things as well. My job is ok. Certain aspects of it blow while others are really great. When it is all over I will be happy in the end, even if its just because I will be able to say that I did it. It also gives me the chance to travel a bit more and I love that. I really did have a good time this weekend. This is all despite how little there really is to do ...

... water, use the bathroom, and get a ride back. It was closer than turning around. The main reason, though, was that I was too ******n stubborn. I hadn't failed a hike on this vacation yet and I wasn't about to start now. This accomplishment would be my greatest victory. I refused to be defeated. 5PM. I was spent. It was straight up hill, too steep for my legs to handle. The peak wasn't that far, but the climb looked unachievable. I tried not to look up but instead just focused all ...