Seeburg Interlaken

so... es nochet... no die letschte Sache schnäll erledige.. ond scho gli stoht d'Sabine do zom öis abhole! - be dene doch öppe 7 Grad ond dem Räge verosse eschs om so schöner chöne mer ed wärmi! Es sett aso am Mettwoch doch 37 grad warm wärde en darwin.... :O)

so... i ben no a de letschte Vorbereitige ond denn esch es bald sowiet ond mer chöne go. Es esch chum z'glaube aber de Roger esch ab 7ni uf ond no es Gschäft go die letschte Sache erledige... - hoffe er chonnt bald weder hei ond helft mer nochli.... <br>Bes Bald!

This morning we set out for the famous Swiss Alps. Think Sound of Music. Yes, I know that was set in Austria, but think of the setting nonetheless. We took a morning train from Zurich to Interlaken, where we would spend the night. The approach into the Alps was breathtaking. Technically it's breathtaking in more ways than one, because at the higher altitudes it does become a little more difficult to breath, but not as noticable as I've ...

... heard about, and when we found it, we were given free Toberlone (always a good sign) and a friendly Australian lady helped us out. We loveeee this place. Next on our schedule, we go hiking up in the Alps! We stocked up on some food and we're about to take off for an afternoon of beautiful sights! There are oh-so-many more small happenings and stories for me to tell, but for now, the Alps are calling me. Love from Switzerland!<br><br>

ahh finally threw off the shackles of the caravan to spend a week in a hotel..Stu and I justified our change of accommodation by convincing ourselves the caravan wouldn't make it through the Susten Pass, well the tin can would we're not sure the Audi's engine would. HIGHLY recommend this area,  the views as we entered Switzerland were breathtaking. Italian wooded hills gave way to rustic farmhouses in green fields beneath snow capped peaks ...

... tent and were ccoking there food. This was about five feet away from the water. Apparentky the campground was full so the owner put them there, still at a cost, though it wasn't even part of the facility. I think it worked to the Brits' benefit though, they had a great spot. I hung out with them by the lake for a while and then went to bed. The next morning I woke early and went for a four hour hike. I hit a dead end at one point, and exclaimed a ...

... I checked in, I went to lunch - where my waiter was South African. Then it hit me from the crisp, clean, clear air of Switzerland - homesickness. I suddenly missed home. This couldn't be happening to me - not so soon. I wanted everything that reminded me of home - and appreciated it all so much more. Intellectually, I know this isn't possible but I just felt at that moment that the sky is some much bigger in Africa. I had to cope with this feeling so I decided to something ...

... This is a very pretty city, lunchtime bands playing classical music were in full swing, as was the torrents rushing down the river due to spring snow melt. We went to the shores of Lake Zurich and enjoyed the peaceful vista.

8/30/99 Monday<br><br><br><br>Davos to LucerneWe departed for Lucerne around 7:35 am. The weather was cool and clear, as usual, with fog hovering around the mountain tops. The scenery on our way to Lucerne was breathtaking (I use that word a lot, but it really is just that). I never tire of looking at it. Traveling the winding roads through the mountains, every bend brings another incredible view. It is true...you HAVE to see it to ...

We had a really nice day in Lucerne. We did more shopping - I got myself a swiss watch and a swiss army knife for dad. I also got myself a hip outfit for our disco we'd go to that evening in France. See what happens later that evening in my next post...