First and formost on this February 22nd . . .
Happy 280th Birthday George Washington!!!
Confœderatio Helvetica, a.k.a., Switzerland
Neutral since 1815
The heat wave continues as the mercury hit a comfortable high of 43ºF today in Thun. Perfect weather to go on my first ever Alpine hiking experience.
As I did last Sunday, I caught the #32 bus in front of Icelandia South and headed up the hill about five minutes to the Scheidweg stop.
Go Left!
I opted to cross the street towards Fasnachtsflue and Rabenflue to start my hike thus continuing to rise in elevation.
Still heading Left
This was the trail leading uphill
The view of Thun and its Castle
After traveling uphill for about 20 minutes, I decided to retrace my steps back to the bus stop at Scheidweg.
Only a 45 minute walk down a trail
to the train station in Thun
Why not? It only took me about 40 minutes.
A house with a view that is a view
About half way to Thun
Another nice home with a view
Barn yes, Animals no
Quaint Neighborhood
Thun on the horizon
After a total hiking time of about 90 minutes, I was back at the level of the Aare River.
Interesting Fountain and Building
Both are right on the Aare Riverwalk.
Sustenance!!!
Dampfschiff Restaurant
Bateau a Vapeur
Their cappuccino and apple cake combined with this view on a sunny day made for a fine end to my mini-hike.
It just gets better here every day.
Reading is FUNdamental
My first read in Switzerland, courtesy of the Thun Library.
Just let it be known that Jack Reacher has now made the state of Colorado a much more warm and fuzzy place to visit.
Also from the Thun Library
It's Movie Night in Icelandia South tonight!
The adventure continues . . .
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