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July 2nd 2018
Published: July 2nd 2018
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I don't think we will ever get tired of seeing Switzerland. We had a delightful 10 days in the mountains of the Bernese Oberland and Zermatt. The weather was excellent, the mountains were beautiful, and the hiking was good. We totally enjoyed the time with our friends in Interlaken. We also had some excitement on our favorite mountain hike. The hike from Mannlichen to Kleine Schidegg is called th... Read Full Entry



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View of Lake Brienze from the top of the RothornView of Lake Brienze from the top of the Rothorn
View of Lake Brienze from the top of the Rothorn
Rothorn train tripRothorn train trip
Rothorn train trip
The Lucerne bridgeThe Lucerne bridge
The Lucerne bridge
Church of St. Leodegar - LucerneChurch of St. Leodegar - Lucerne
Church of St. Leodegar - Lucerne
The church was newly renovated and is beautiful.
Now we're in Zermatt. First view of the Matterhorn...Now we're in Zermatt. First view of the Matterhorn...
Now we're in Zermatt. First view of the Matterhorn...
...from this bench in the little town park...from this bench in the little town park
...from this bench in the little town park
We stayed for awhile!We stayed for awhile!
We stayed for awhile!
The Matterhorn on a lovely sunny dayThe Matterhorn on a lovely sunny day
The Matterhorn on a lovely sunny day
On our way to the very top On our way to the very top
On our way to the very top
The Matterhorn Glacier Paradise is the highest mountain viewing platform in all of Europe at 12,739 feet.
Still climbingStill climbing
Still climbing
At the topAt the top
At the top
360 degree view of the surrounding mountains. 360 degree view of the surrounding mountains.
360 degree view of the surrounding mountains.
It was incredibly clear, but a bit chilly.
Mountains everywhereMountains everywhere
Mountains everywhere
We were looking down on much of EuropeWe were looking down on much of Europe
We were looking down on much of Europe
Walking the Gorner GorgeWalking the Gorner Gorge
Walking the Gorner Gorge
Gorner GorgeGorner Gorge
Gorner Gorge
Gorner GorgeGorner Gorge
Gorner Gorge
Gorner GorgeGorner Gorge
Gorner Gorge
Gorner GorgeGorner Gorge
Gorner Gorge
Typical Zermatt architectureTypical Zermatt architecture
Typical Zermatt architecture
Unfortunately, many of the little houses are gone and have been replaced with modern hotels and condos. The town just isn't what it used to be, but it is still a beautiful spot.



3rd July 2018

Lynne
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My favorites too!
Definitely recognize that bench and have shared wine there as well as the lake. Don’t forget our day flying through the air above Interlachen. Love it. Keep the good weather and enjoy.
3rd July 2018

Home and Away
Bob Carlsen

I couldn't agree with you more...
we always stayed in Steckelburg and hiked everywhere. Thanks for the beautiful pictures what brought back so many memories!

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