Gornerschlucht
15 июля 2022 г., Швейцария ⋅ ☀️ 57 °F
This canyon is spectacular, and just a short walk from our room.
Alpine Meadows
15 июля 2022 г., Швейцария ⋅ ☀️ 59 °F
Hike down from the gorge back to Zermatt.
I had a butterfly visitor! 🦋🦋🦋
And yes, I had to refrain at every moment from twirling around and bursting into song..."The hills are alive..."
Dinner At Mazot
15 июля 2022 г., Швейцария ⋅ ☀️ 59 °F
Amy and I had an excellent dinner with Argentinean beef filet, white wine risotto and grilled peppers. It was all delicious!
Morning Journey Up
16 июля 2022 г., Швейцария ⋅ ☀️ 48 °F
Heading up to Matterhorn Glacier Paradise. Three different gondolas and cable cars - Zermatt to Furi to Tronkener Steg to MGP. About 45 min to get all the way up.
Glacier Palace
16 июля 2022 г., Швейцария ⋅ ⛅ 57 °F
15ft down into a glacier! Lots of cool ice sculptures.
It was incredibly cold inside - even outside was pretty chilly.
It was 80 in Zermatt, 40 up on the peak!
Hot Chocolate at the Top of Europe
16 июля 2022 г., Швейцария ⋅ ☀️ 54 °F
We had to get warmed up after the cold!
Matterhorn Glacier Paradise
16 июля 2022 г., Швейцария ⋅ ☀️ 54 °F
This really is a paradise - and it will literally take your breath away at 12,740 feet!
We summited Klein by taking an elevator up and then walking up a few steps. I'm sure that those brave souls whoЧитать далее
Views from the Gondola
16 июля 2022 г., Швейцария ⋅ ☀️ 45 °F
Heading back down to Furi
Lunch in Furi (and some new friends)
16 июля 2022 г., Швейцария ⋅ ⛅ 57 °F
She makes friends everywhere! These twins are a year younger and are Americans moving to Gothenburg, Sweden. We had a lovely chat with them and the girls really hit it off.
Hängebrücke
16 июля 2022 г., Швейцария ⋅ ☀️ 57 °F
We hiked up to the suspension bridge (hangebrucke) just for fun of crossing it. There was an ultra race was happening at the same time and many runners were coming down. Willow skipped out since theЧитать далее
My Amazing Wife
16 июля 2022 г., Швейцария ⋅ ☀️ 54 °F
We have had such a fantastic trip. 12 weeks, 14 countries, 23 destinations, and it was all planned and executed by my amazing wife!
She managed all of our transportation, accommodations, activitiesЧитать далее
Gornergrat
16 июля 2022 г., Швейцария ⋅ ☀️ 52 °F
We are surrounded by 5 of the 6 tallest mountains in Europe. This feels like being at the top of the Earth.
Because of Course
16 июля 2022 г., Швейцария ⋅ ☀️ 52 °F
Cog Railroad
16 июля 2022 г., Швейцария ⋅ ☀️ 82 °F
I'm holding the camera level.
Gornergrat Photo Op
16 июля 2022 г., Швейцария ⋅ ⛅ 52 °F
It cracked us up that there were signs everywhere about how you could take pictures for free.
Swiss Fondue
16 июля 2022 г., Швейцария ⋅ ☀️ 61 °F
Had to have fondue in Switzerland! We actually think Melting Pot back home is better.
Matterhorn Trail Run
17 июля 2022 г., Швейцария ⋅ ☀️ 46 °F
I've had some great runs on this trip, but this was without a doubt the most spectacular. I took the gondolas up to the Schwarzsee station at 8,474 feet. Then I followed the trail up towards TrockenerЧитать далее
Путешественникwhat a great adventure! I can't even imagine hiking/running at that altitude 😳
Schwarzsee
17 июля 2022 г., Швейцария ⋅ ☀️ 48 °F
Rothorn
17 июля 2022 г., Швейцария ⋅ ☀️ 46 °F
Another spectacular day in the Alps.
We took a funicular 🚃, gondola 🚡, and cable car 🚠 to get up to Rothorn Paradise!
The altitude is glorious.
Sunnega
17 июля 2022 г., Швейцария ⋅ 🌙 48 °F
This area with an alpine lake was a highlight!
Unfortunately, I stepped on a bee and got stung while Sean and Éowyn were swimming. Fortunately, there were some lovely sun chairs to relax on.
Saying Goodbye to Zermatt
17 июля 2022 г., Швейцария ⋅ ☀️ 63 °F
This little sheep even has a bell on her collar. Éowyn named her Fluffy.
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hahaha. are we going to get to sample some of that delicious chocolate??
One Last Hike In Zermatt
18 июля 2022 г., Швейцария ⋅ ☀️ 55 °F
I took one last hike in the morning before leaving Zermatt. I went on the trail by Gorner Gorge up past Blatten and Zum See and nearly to Furi.
I took some pictures of the church in Blatten. Some ofЧитать далее
Souvenirs (Willow)
18 июля 2022 г., Швейцария ⋅ ☀️ 91 °F
The souvenirs I got from various spots, including my mixed match teaset from all around, my mini teaset with normal teacup for size reference, and my pin collection.
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Blue flower milk pitcher from Great Market Hall in Budapest :: Spoon with lizard and Sagrada Familia from Barcelona :: Clock plate from Tossa de Mar :: Blue triangle cup and spoon from Barcelona :: Raven spoon from the Tower of London :: Red plate from Dubrovnik :: Swan sugar dish from Copenhagen :: Bronze spoon from Bosina Herzegovina :: (bronze tea pot and white cup were from before the trip)
ПутешественникWillow - I'd love to see pics of your deck of antique cards from Barcelona, your pocketwatch from Paris, and your Viking stuff from Sweden.
Geneva
18 июля 2022 г., Швейцария ⋅ ☀️ 88 °F
One brief but beautiful evening in Geneva. Ready to fly home tomorrow!
I wish St. Pierre had been open. It's one of the most intriguing churches I've seen since it's a crazy combination of an ancientЧитать далее
Live Music at Lake Geneva
18 июля 2022 г., Швейцария ⋅ ☀️ 86 °F
This band of musical medical students from Portugal was entertaining the crowds for tips.
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♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️ Peace, Eo!!
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