More Adventures in the Swiss Alps

June 7th-Afternoon

I wish we had more time.  If I could plan this trip again, I would take days away from Narbonne, Nimes, and the French Riviera, and give them all to the Swiss Alps.  Of all the places I've visited, this is my favorite and definitely worth the time of coming back some day.  We leave June 8th in the afternoon and there is so much more to do and see. 

We talked with another couple who had hiked to Murren after taking the train to Lauterbrunnen, and then a cable car to the top of the mountain. They said it was spectacular, but we didn't have time.  The cable cars usually close around 6 PM.

But, we decided at least to take the train to Lauterbrunnen.  The views from the train are so incredible, we couldn't lose.   Besides, the ride is less than an hour.

On the way to Lauterbrunnen

Little train stop along the way

We had to change trains at Klein Scheidegg.

Wow.  Look at that.  We said that constantly.

WOW

Another little Alpine town along the train.

 Many of these Alpine towns can only be reached by train.  There are no cars in these towns.  It's absolutely true.  You have to walk, bike, scooter, or take the train to get places.

The alpine flower fields are such a dramatic contrast.

Getting close to Wengen, another town with NO cars.

Lauterbrunnen from the train

Getting closer.

 By the time we arrived, there was not much time left.  We had about an hour so we took a hike to the waterfall and climbed to the top.  Not much to see from the top.  I think you can take a tour and go under the falls.

Huge waterfall at Lauterbrunnen

A little cemetery

A long climb, but a big disappointment.

It was time to head back.  Last train back to Grindelwald was at 6 PM and we didn't want to miss it.

Grund is the last stop before Grindelwald.

Tomorrow morning, June 8th, is our last day.  We don't have to leave until 1 or 1:30, but have to drive to Lyon, France where we will catch a flight to Paris on June 9th.