One clear memory I have of visiting Switzerland with my grandmother in 1984 is taking the narrow-gauge railway up to the top of the Jungfrau. Steve and Jenny had also been, but when we calculated the costs of taking nine of us up to the top of the mountain, we decided that, unless it was a perfectly clear day, it simply would not be worth the expense. Each ticket was at least $80. Fortunately for the pocketbook, it was overcast! Instead we took the train up to the Kleine Scheidegg station and hiked down. Once again, we were surrounded by breathtaking scenery.
We discovered that the trails are lined with electric fences to keep the Swiss cows away from the hikers, giving off a slight shock when touched. Further, it occurred to someone that if we all held hands the shock would be stronger as it transferred down the line. The kids found this not only fascinating, but also hilarious. I opted to be the photographer!
Before we left the Jungfrau, we climbed up the Trummelbach Falls. The snow melt from the Alps gush down crevices in the mountains, creating a waterfall within the mountain.
We spent the evening in Interlaken, wandering chocolate and t-shirt shops and finally settling into a traditional fondue restaurant for dinner.
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I love the picture of the goat with bells, right out of "Heidi". I also love all the pictures of your children exploring the Jungfrau. Dad and I did go to the top of the Jungfrau, on a very clear day, but you look like you had even more fun than we did, spending your time around the middle and bottom! Mom
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