It is obvious from our blog that we spend a good amount of time hiking, but we have to say, hiking in Switzerland is rather epic. Whether we are trekking through the villages close to Basel or deep in the Alps, the views, fresh air and array of farm animals (yesterday alone we saw Llama, horse, sheep and cows) simply can’t be beat.
When hiking in Switzerland, it is not uncommon…for me at least - to stop frequently, look around and wonder if this entire experience is actually real.
Well, the whole incredible life we are living is indeed real and the photos from my hike yesterday are proof that Switzerland is rather amazing!
With the hiking group in tow (poor Robert stuck once again in Luton, couldn’t make the trek, but did enjoy a good swim), we made our way (thanks to Anne – I simply follow along and enjoy the scenery!) through the Wasserfallen region.
We took a train, a bus and a gondola up to the top, hiked around for a few hours and made our way to the most exciting part of the hike...the scooter bikes. Frank, you would love these sweet rides, outfitted with shocks and handle breaks, this is the perfect piece of machinery for all those tri's you are doing!
I quickly found myself flying down the mountain at speeds I was never intended to go. I am the kind of girl who prefers to ride up hill and not down hill, if you know what I mean. Speed is simply not my thing (maybe I am still recovering from my tragic bike accident at the age of 4 that left me with a face only a mother could love! Thank God for surgeons!), the entire time down the hill, I kept thinking – shouldn’t I be wearing a mouth guard???…What if my breaks give out (and with the noises they were making, it was quite possible that they could have)…or sweet Lord, please let me take that turn or else this whole day will really be something to talk about, that is if I am still able to speak or have any teeth left!
Safely at the bottom and quite proud of my courage (maybe courage comes at the ripe old age of 30 - or maybe you just start to think you are brave ) we all smiled at each other and had another great day hiking and biking through Switzerland! I love this place!
Does it get better than this?
Should we take the long way back...or the short way?
Switzerland....got to love it!
Hiking with the horses..JPG)
Me on the scooter bike...it may not look fast, but believe me it felt like it had a motor!
1 comment:
I gotta get me one of those scooter bikes. By the way, your description of your descent on the bike is what we go through every time we ride with your husband.
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