Boz
& I are headed out on leg two of three of our Swiss adventures. It's hard
to leave Engleberg as large flakes start to fall from the sky, but we are
certainly excited for whatever we find next. In particular, a down day for our legs,
and a few hours of the majestic views from the train when the breaks in the
weather allow. Train rides through the Swiss Alps come second only to skiing
the Alps.
A
few things we will likely not forget from our stay in Engelberg:
• The common use of the sled (or sledge
as they call it). Strollers are no match for the snow covered streets, and
children are dragged around in sleds. Adults ride the gondolas to sled
mid-mountain at the resort, and well fed, intoxicated couples sled down
the hill on dates.
• Classic 80's ballads like the
theme song from Fame quietly playing at breakfast.
• Quintessential, high-pitched
Swiss-German laughing, that I think I've only experienced as satire in movies.
• Disco strobe lights and pop-top
Brugelbrau beer at the apres ski joint, Chalet.
• Swiss-German singing in the
streets at 3AM.
• 6,500' descents (the equivalent of
skiing from Tahoe to the ocean).
• Thomas & Phillip.
• Frau's total disappointment at Aron
& mine's attempt as finishing our Fondu.
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| Some final & stunning views in Engelberg |
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| We are taking up more than our fair share of space on the train – on this leg, a full 11 seats |
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| First stop, Luzern – waiting at track 7 for the train to Goschenen |
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| Just enough time in Luzern to grab fresh pretzels for the trip |
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| Found some weather when we arrived in Andermatt |
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