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We miss winter and snow 💔

(Interlaken, 08/16/11)

I was surprised to find this playground at the top of Harder Kulm, elevation 1322m. The swing was the only safe part of the playground, which included a precarious slide--now closed because some child flew off the mountain at a curve (probably). 

(Interlaken, 08/17/11)

It's impossible to demonstrate with just pictures, but Switzerland is by far the most beautiful place I've ever been. 

Matt and I climbed Harder Klum ourselves the next day, sans funicular. We thought we were doing okay, though it was a steep hike, when a 60-some Swiss man ran (yes, ran) past us in a lycra bodysuit. Up the mountain. 

Maybe next time.

More European Sunsets:

Paris

Interlaken

Venice

(Interlaken, 08/16/11)

This our trip to the top of Harder Kulm, the mountain we later climbed in Interlaken. This horrifying method of transportation is called a funicular, which is essentially an incredibly steep train. If anything went wrong, we'd have plummeted to our deaths, but at least the view was nice!

(Interlaken, 08/16/11)

The water in Lake Brienz and Lake Thun was a particularly interesting shade of green/blue--not from contamination, but from the minerals it picked up on the way down the surrounding mountains.

Fresh enough to drink.

(Jungfrau, 08/18/11)

A man with and his dog resting on the side of Eiger. This train station was surrounded only by hiking trails and a small cafe for the hikers to stop for food. 

(Interlaken, 08/16/11)

Interlaken has become famous in Switzerland for its potential adrenaline kicks. Dozens of daring souls leapt of the side of the mountain every day to get an unparalleled view of the alps from above. 

I was not one of those daring souls, but I will try paragliding next time.

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