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Travel Blogs from Andermatt
The passes are blocked by snow
... from the cattle in the fields. Each cow is fitted with a bell so as when it moves these large copper bells ring. I think it’s so the owners can keep an eye on them and know their whereabouts.
Once back onto route 6 I stopped at some roadside services and found out that even this road is blocked ahead by heavy snow and so just like in the summer it means a long trek north and a massive circular drive on the A2 motorway.
I set up my satnav and set a few via ...
By train to the "Top of Europe"
... up a few stairs and hills, but no, it’s all down to the rather high altitude. I’m about 4000m above sea level now and this is what is making me struggle. Now where did I put those chocolates???;-)
Finally I’m out on a magical viewpoint looking down on the lower peaks. One area looks like it’s simply a sea of ice in a valley between the mountains and is simply just beautiful.
After loads more photos its back into the tunnels and off to ...
Grounded
Now I remember why I hate Youth Hostels.
At 6am, someone's alarm went off. They then proceeded to giggle their way through the early morning disregarding the sleeping habits of the other 12 occupants of the room. And just when you think they have finally packed up their last crinkly plastic bag and departed - they come back in again and take photos - with the ...
Anreise nach Andermatt
... Als der Zug einfährt, rauscht der letzte Waggon ungefähr 100 Meter an uns vorbei. Kein Schaffner weit und breit, den man fragen könnte. Also hinein in den letzten Wagen. Als der Zug losfährt, bekommen wir die Information, dass unsere Fahrradplätze ganz am anderen Ende des Zuges sind. Toll!
Deutsche Bahn, wir gratulieren!
Die beiden Schaffner sind aber wenigstens so freundlich und ...
The roof of Europe
Switzerland is one of the most beautiful places in Europe as far as I am concerned, it was so quiet and peaceful but had knock out views from the ground. The train up to the top of the mountain took a very long time, I was taken aback by how bright it was up there, I could hardly ...