Mobile Geriatrics

23-25 September 2019 Our three-day trip home went quite smoothly, the only problem being that the camper stop outside Metz was full but fortunately we found a campsite close by which had room. The Anderson golden wedding celebrations was a memorable event for everyone who were privileged to attend. Our tour of some of the Swiss highlights and quieter areas was also memorable, but very expensive! We travelled about 2,050 miles.... read more

21 September 2019 15,000 years ago, during the last ice age, there was a tectonic shift which formed the impressive 23m high Rhienfall with 700 cu metres of water per second making the drop in a raging torrent. We visited it today and the series of observation platforms provided gave us an excellent opportunity of appreciating its immense power. We also had a short boat trip which took us right underneath the falls. Afterwards we drove 180k westward to a pleasant campsite on the shore of Lake Biel, close to the Jura Mountains.... read more

19 September 2019 About 20k south of Ägerisee there is the village of Stoos at an altitude of 1300m. Stoos is reached by the steepest funicular in the world which was completed two years ago. Above Stoos are a series of skiing chair lifts which in the summer give access to a walk along a mountain ridge between the local peaks, Klingenstock and Fronalpstock. The weather was mixed but the forecast said it should improve so I decided to walk the ridge. Wendy accompanied me on the funicular which turned out to be a spectacular ride made more interesting because the cars revolved to remain level on the steep sections. I continued up the chair lifts and walked the ridge but unfortunately the weather did not clear, and I was in mist all the time. Afterwards ... read more

17 September 2019 The bikes have been on their rack on the back of the van without us using them, but today we made up for that with a wonderful 9 mile gentle ride along the cycle path which closely followed the perimeter of Ägerisee.... read more

15 September 2019 Along with the Sunday crowds enjoying the warm sunshine, we spent the day exploring the bridges, churches, monuments, city walls and old town squares of Lucerne.... read more