On our last morning in Lausanne we gathered our things and took a ferry across Lake Geneva to the enchanting Chateau de Chillon. We toured this medieval castle which was totally cool and really enjoyed the chateau which balances ever so, right on the lake. It's really quite a sight. Before catching the ferry to our train station we sat for a while in the sun and watched some Swiss kids at a birthday party. This sounds silly, but it was totally cool watching the same interactions that every other group of children may have, but in another language. It's like watching your favorite movie with subtitles. You totally know the story, but it's still so fascinating to watch.
We caught the ferry again and then continued on a three-train journey to arrive in Interlaken, Switzerland in the Berner Oberland region of the country. We are affectionately calling it "The Gatlinburg of Switzerland" because of the many tourist traps that line the main strip of this town. The main attractions here, of course, are the mountains that envelope this town, but any way to earn a buck is being exploited here. Every outdoor adventure you can imagine is splashed across storefronts, signs, and brochures. We are in complete awe of the country around us, though, and can't wait to start playing in it tomorrow.
Love you all bunches. Eat some greasy Southern food for us...we're missing that like crazy! Wish you were hiking with us tomorrow.
Tripp and Laura
ps- A look at our housing in Interlaken:
Upon arrival we were searching for "Funny Farm Hotel and Hostel" and couldn't find it anywhere, but after asking for help we were pointed in the right direction. We came upon a legitimate looking building that said "Hotel Matenhof" on the front of it, but behind that a ramshackle barn that was falling to pieces was labeled, "Funny Farm." We were both a little worried about the sketchy ropes dangling from the rafters and torn up fences leaning against the building, but thankfully someone pointed out that check-in was at the hotel. We found our room to be in the "legitimate" looking building, so all was well, but for a second we were considering camping again. Ha ha!
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You guys are so great, I love reading about your adventures every day! How are you finding places to use the internet so often, are you paying at internet cafes? And do you have any last-minute advice for me before I head out Tuesday?! See you soon!!
SOMEBODY I know (who's name starts with a "D" and rhymes with "onna") is very happy that you posted. :)
TRIPP- im addicted to your posts.
seriously i check for them multiple times a day. lol
well you may be having a super adventure across seas but be jealous- i spent a week at my grandmas and learned how to sew. oh yea. im wild :)
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