• Castles and Christmas
    Like powdered sugar.
    Not much to add, the Alps speak for themselves.Glad we were here after the snow.I decided early that the reflection could not be helped. Part of the experience.The views were arresting, but went by fast.Dawn and Paul, all part of the view.Little Penguin Dude took my seat. Luckily we had the whole cabin to ourselves, 9 seats.Like a shining vision. The Alps inspired the Valley of Rivendell, but this is like Kharadras.Settings were magnificent for chateaux, chalets, or churches.Chalet villages, sometimes near ski resorts.The mountains are closing for the evening. The last half hour into Interlaken was blanketed in night

    Golden Pass Express

    November 28, 2025 in Switzerland ⋅ ☁️ 39 °F

    Scenic ride from Montreux to Interlaken. We originally wanted the Glacier Express but it was down for maintenance. No matter. This was everything we could have wanted. It's easy to see why the ancient pagans thought gods lived in the mountains.Read more