today was a travel day
We left Zermatt for the Jungfrau region
on a train (Well, a few trains!)
We made it, but there were a few tense moments
as one of our trains was delayed at a station for a
malfunctioning door
we had only 10 mins for our connecting train
and the delay but us 9 mins behind!
We had to RUN!
But there was someone at the train giving directions
to everyone that was Running!
We made it!
Grindewald was in a beautiful valley
VERY touristy
more RUDE americans than we had encounterd
all trip
Every where else so far, everyone,
Americans included
were very nice folks.
Greg and I spent a meal Discussing
all the different people we had met,
their stories and where they were from
and where they were going
Very interesting.
the green hills were amazing!
They really WERE this green!
And the mountains and peaks were
Spectacular
the Matterhorn was a sight to behold
but this area was
breathtaking
The view from our apartment
here in Grindwald
We rode a gondola up to the midway point -
had a look around
So beautiful
then walked down a path that was shared by
the 3 wheeled carts people were riding.
Similar to the kickbikes we rode in Zermatt
but more like a
"BIG WHEEL"
nothing but brakes, big wheels and a seat.
looked like fun
but half of the people looked terrified
haha
the other half were
zooming at breakneck speeds!
We veered off that path (not soon enough for me!)
onto a Lovely path
where we stopped for a snack lunch of
cheeze and rolls
saw lots of sheep and cows grazing in the
greenest field I've ever seen
The large bells around their necks
ringing loudly!
I think all those animals must be
deaf by now!
after walking all the way
backdown to town
we found a nice Italian place for dinner.
The waitor was a hoot
and the young couple next to us were very friendly
with a fun story of how they met
during COVID
online
dating service
He was from the Netherlands
She was from Brazil
He thought, "my ex -girlfriend was an hour away,
I'm not doing that again!
Then I saw she was in Brazil and thought,
she probably won't like me anyway,
so I swiped on her.
She swiped on me
we chatted and face timed everyday
until we finally met in Paris"
fun Story
I was so hungry when our food arrived
that I didn't stop for a picture till
I was almost finished.
One weird thing about Switzerland is that
at restaraunts, they never want to rush you away,
so even if you are long finished your meal,
they never bring you your bill.
You have to wave them down and tell them you are
ready for the bill please.
same in Paris.
So by the time we left The restaraunt
it was getting dark and Most shops were closed.
We went back to our apartment after a stop for
icecream bars
It was a warm night
and our apartment bed was in a loft
up a steep flight of stairs
fun, but warm up there
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