scenery. It seems that everywhere you look in this country is beautiful hills, mountains, rivers, and forests. After arriving in the Lauterbrunnen valley, I have to upgrade the word beautiful to breathtaking. There is not a direction you can look without being stunned by the sheer natural wonder of this place.
We went on hike yesterday along the river shown in the background, and around each bend was one spectacular view followed by another. This place is going to be difficult to leave, but I am sure that Jenny and I will make an effort to come back here.
The valley also has the effect of making someone feel very small. The village we are staying in is at an altitude of 2,612 feet. The mountains that are seen in the background of some of the pictures are 12,000 feet (on average, some are taller, some are shorter). That is quite an elevation difference.
Well, we are going to be heading up into the mountains today, and while we are not going all the way to 12,000 feet, we are going to be up at an altitude of around 7,000 feet. I am looking forward to it.
Take care everyone! More from Switzerland another day.
1 comment:
Eric,
When you go back, Dad and I will have to go, too! It's all so beautiful! Do they offer rafting trips?
LOVE, MOM
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