Willkommen Olivers!

Dave and I had a lazy morning with our espresso out on the balcony. We left our hotel to roam around old town Luzern and discovered the fairy tale streets of the city. It’s very cool being in a country that was neutral during WWII so the buildings were original. We found a well-known sandwich shop named Twiny Station and had them prepare a delicious chicken schnitzel sandwich for us!

We wandered up to the old city wall and climbed the tower stairs in the sweltering heat! We got some great views but the heat proved too much so we headed back into town to pick up the Oliver’s from their very long journey. But first- we saw people commuting home by swimming down the river- they actually do this! We were overjoyed to see our friends!!

Headed back to the sunset bar across from the hotel for some snacks, beer, and a refreshing Boston cleanse in the lake. Unfortunately, the rain clouds came out and the sun went away, but we got our first game of Euchre in and we were happy.

After a much needed shower by the Olivers (Becky’s words, not ours), we headed back into town to see the famous Lion monument which represents loss and courage of the Swiss who lost their lives in the French Revolution. Then more wandering around and finally - some chocolate tasting!! It’s nice having the Oliver’s here to balance out Dave and his CHFs. We liked the Bachmann, but loved Max’s chocolatier- only wished there were more flavors with less fruit for Becky. Dave wished they were less CHFs. We crossed the famed chapel bridge -again- and headed for dinner at Wirthaus Taube.

Meatballs for Becky, Bratwurst for Mike, schnitzel with mushrooms for Dave and pork cordon blue for Carrie. Plus a charcuterie for the table. The night was complete with gelato and euchre by the lake. Tomorrow we are off for the alps!

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