A ride through the mist this morning on a funicular railway -(one of Switzerland’s oldest) and then modern cable car to the top of Mt. Stanserhorn (1,900m) – brilliant sunshine at the top and 360 degree views around the Alps. Wandered around the summit to the echoing bells of cows in summer pastures past Heidi’s hut and views of alpine meadows.
Lunch back in Lucerne was a typical Swiss affair accompanied by traditional rollicking music including the alpine horns, accordion, broomstick and saw, xylophone and yodelling. I even blew the alpine horn and made a respectable noise! The afternoon was spent wandering the narrow lanes and shops of Lucerne and also viewing the covered bridge and Lion monument built in memory of Louis XVI’s Swiss Guards. I also got to visit the monastery here in Engelberg and admire some stunning frescos, decorations and appreciate the monks singing at evensong.
Being a tourist is a bit tiring and nice to have 2 nights in Engelberg and later starts in the am!!
Comments
Comment by Gavin on 2008-08-30 03:03:44 -0700
Great that you had such nice weather up on the Alps. I think you would have excelled at yodelling also.
