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We get really really good at a city and covered all of our desired stops, visits and pleasures, then it’s time for a new adventure. Bern is a stunning city full of charm and beauty. We’ve been on a train,…

A beautiful Sunday morning to visit a few museums. Wipe your feet if you came on horseback The doors have so much character Inside a special exhibit and movie about his life Perspective of size “blow up” In his latest…

Sunshine for lucky JEllen is back 🌞 After breakfast we walked out the front door of our Hotel Bären am Bundesplatz right into the farmers market. Beautiful vegetables and flowers and locals doing their shopping. Europe gets it. No additives…

Today we left Lauterbrunnen and it was pouring. We had a huge storm last night and rolling thunderstorms. But we’re on the move Nice ride to Bern we’re definitely back in a big city, the Capitol of Switzerland. We cancelled…

We thought this would be a 5 star stop and it blew that away. The Airbnb was one of the nicest we’ve ever stayed in. Comfy and cozy with stunning views out every window. When you sit on the deck…

It is always about the weather when you have a bus, train, switch trains, take a gondola then a train to the top. Once again we are blessed with guardian weather angels gifting us another glorious day in the Alps.…

The magical beauty & serenity of the Jungfrau region warms one’s heart and fills your soul with amazement at every step, every turn of your head. Your eyes and brain try to process it all and the best thing is…

We woke up to pouring rain in Lausanne. Of course it’s the day we need to walk to the train station. I opened the door and it was coming down hard, but smelled really fresh. By the time we started…

We took a few trains to find amazing Swiss cheese in the quaint town by the same name This taste of Switzerland has been around since 1115. We toured the factory & learned about the cows that produce the milk…

Walk to metro hop a train, get off at Lausanne Garde and get on the Swiss train to Aigle. An hour later catch the 190 bus to Les Diablerets You could feel a whole lot of excitement. One guy had…

Another 90+ day so let’s move it. Out of our no AC (who knew that’d be more important than a washer) early to catch the metro to the garde, a train and then a bus. We saw the station while…

Last morning in beautiful Zermatt Switzerland. We have a few hours before our train and the Matterhorn is stunning again, we have to admire from afar. We learned of an old part of town that is being renewed and we…

The morning started with an early walk to check on the Matterhorn. Can we see it? If yes, the day ahead is planned!!! YES it’s out and not a cloud in the sky. Gitty up! The plan after a quick…

It was a good idea to take a walk through the Village of Zermatt to get some chocolate, real Swiss fancy pick out individual pieces kind of yummmmmm We stepped outside and the locals were driving their goat herd through…

Jeff left to check on visibility, and because the Matterhorn is known for being shy, when it’s out and calling…GITTY UP!!! Jeff walked in and said let’s go!!!! Activate Swiss Pass ✅ Buy cog wheel ticket ✅ Get priority boarding…

But first a pretzel The Glacier Expresses Claim to fame “the slowest fast train on earth.” Switzerland has some of the world’s best rail networks running through dramatic scenery, an impressive journey ahead. We boarded the train after upgrading in…

All aboard for one of Europe’s most spectacular rail journeys – on the Bernina Express, the panoramic train that combines contrasts. The journey begins in Tirano and ends in Chur, the oldest town in Switzerland. This magnificent train journey takes…

We didn’t think much about this gateway to Switzerland town, but found a lovely surprise. Also was the train ride from Milan as it hugged the breathtaking coast of Lake Como. Traveling by train is always a joyous surprise. Tirano…