And guess what ? We did fine.
Well, except for one thing.
History: A Swiss Rail pass gives you rides on trains, trams, buses and most gondolas. It is just a paper that is printed from your computer at home. If you want to pay $25. extra, you can get a laminated version. We had the paper version.
Probably 9 times out of 10 the ticket taker does not come through the car to tally the riders. But today, On train number one, the ticket taker came through.
Darrell pulled out his ID and rail pass, and I pulled out my ID and continued to look for my rail pass. The Ticket lady said she would come back.
I kept looking. Darrell remembered seeing it on the kitchen table last night. I did not remember ever taking it out of my purse. BUT, I must have pulled it out with the brochures from the day.
The Ticket lady was moving out of the car, looked around and kept going.
Once outside the train, there she was and we waved.
Not there yet.
Second train and here comes two ticket takers. The first man checks Darrell's ID and pass and moves on . The second man smiles and follows.This has never, ever, happened before.
Arrived at Vallores
We need to get back home. We need a copy of my pass.
I needed to get the link from Tiffany to find my pass. She was on an overnight to Lugano.
The information center told us to go to a cafe with WIFI.
Despite the stress, we had a very nice Petit Dejeuner. Window seat.
Sent a text to Tiff. She had her phone on. Sent me the link. I sent the link to the Information Center
40 minutes later,and they printed it out for me. Cost $.30 and relief.
The cost for not having a ticket ? $100. fine, plus the cost of the ticket
Miracles happen.
We are so thankful
On to a beautiful day and another ride up the mountain
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| First stop... |
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| The Petit Dejeuner |
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| Long awaited cup of coffee |
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| Look close....who is going to climb those ladders ? ! |
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| Construction in Switzerland |
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| Picnic in Switzerland |
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| Pretty bike in Switzerland |
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| Another nice ride |
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| And the store was closed |
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| Playground in Switzerland |
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| Take a rest in Switzerland |
The Next journey was to Geneva
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| Tiffany...always nice to see her name in silver |
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| Waiting for lunch |
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| Next stop |
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| Then back upstairs WC's are almost always downstairs |
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| Lunch has arrived His favorite, Caprese salad my favorite, french fries |
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| Onward...in search of a carousel |
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| H & M and remember United Colors of Benetton, still in Europe |
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| This guys moves, but I did not catch his name |
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| Probably 99 steps up to the Cathedral |
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| And yes, I took a ride me and one little girl with her grandma |
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| More bikes than cars |
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| Another reminder of home. Starbucks |
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| Yes, the clock really works |
This is Lake Geneva....
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| My only panorama shot |
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| Took this shot is for Matt - Rolex, not the most expensive, but close Chopard is also located in Geneva. |
Another long day
time to get home...
Geneva, 4 hours there,
3 hours to see the city
4 hours back home.
But we saw enough of the city to be impressed.
The end of a great day
And Geneva was our last city to visit.
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