Interlaken

We have spent 3 amazing days here in Interlaken (literary meaning; between the lakes), which sits between the Thun and Brienz lakes, which are beautiful. The water is so clean, blue like in the Mediterranean, and clean enough to drink. The train ride from Geneva to Interlaken West (there are 2 train stations in Interlaken West and Ost (East)..about 30 minute walk between them) was nice, but it got really awe inspiring when we passed Bern and came upon the Interlaken area.

As soon as we arrived at the Interlaken West train station we were able to find our way to the hotel, Rugenpark B&B, where Ursula (her and Chris operate it) has taken great care of us. We have been able to buy all of our mountain train passes through her, and she has given us great recommendations for dining. We then took a mountain train (cog wheel) up to Schynige Platte (2068m), where we had an awesome 2 hour hike. And I might as well tell you know, since Court will..she loves the story...on the hike back to the train station I fell full ass in to a puddle of mud. There were a lot of muddy patches...hey I am growing as a hiker ;)

Yesterday we went up to Jungfrau (top of Europe) the highest train station at 3454m. We went through an Ice Palace (tunnels cut through glacier..awesome), we were in snowfall when we reached the highest peak, and had a great time. We met a really nice couple from Belgium (Eddie..and..I forget his wifes name)..great people that kept us company on the train.

Last night we went to Anker (previously Hotel Anker) here in Interlaken. From the outside it just looks like a run down tavern. The place is run by Channet (pronounced schanet [janet]). She is the bomb, the older woman..taking care of all the customers and just super sweet. The food was amazing. Court had a pork chop special and I had a thin chicken cutlet (schnizel style) great portions, great service, great wine..this is our favorite restaurant so far.

I have so much more to blog about, and so many pics. I am uploading some more now to picasa (see slideshow on this page), but I have to get to bed as we have a 7:05am train from Interlaken West to Innsbruck, Austria (via Zurich) in the morning. We may not have internet connectivity from the next hotel, where we are for 2 nights. But I will be snapping lots of photos and will be blogging much more later in the trip. We will definitely have some down time when we are in Bochnia Poland. Ciao for now!