Bern...

It is our last morning before heading home..

       Dad and a couple daughters enjoying

             the moment 

 Our final day of adventure...one group to Bern

While the capitol building is their prominent building of notice

I am more impressed with the Cathedral 

But getting there comes first...

leaving the neighborhood 
on to the train

On the train and getting closer

With its UNESCO-listed old town, cathedral, clock tower, fountains and numerous arcades, Bern is one of Switzerland's most beautiful cities.

Here is my quick look down the lanes..

upstairs ↓ and downstairs ↑

Entry going down or to the right, two steps up

A beautiful ride.. just a distraction for us
we ride the trains, and walk 

Closed for lunch 

This is a landmark...Chocolate is the best
in Switzerland... For years 

This is a river you can actually "ride" down and Anita did it yesterday. On a tube. Dry Clothes in plastic.  We could not manage it today, it's a long story.  But, a beautiful and long river


Stop for lunch

I had Rosti almost every day 
Who does not love potatoes and cheese
and bacon

and the view

There are three bears, but only one in view

Yes, the Swiss capital of Bern is known for its bears, which are a long-standing symbol of the city and can be viewed at the Baren Park ( Bear Park ) BärenPark. While the bears live in a spacious, naturalistic enclosure along the Aare River, there are no longer any native wild bears in Switzerland, and the bears in the park were born in captivity.  

Walking through a residential area

 

fooled me,,,,for a minute   

Then we caught a bus

and then found the store inside the mall that was hidden inside...

And much, much more, but we must get back to the train...

A little free entertainment along the way

and on the bus  

Almost home 

It took the family

and

we did it  

And thank you Dale for this gift 

And that is the end of a beautiful day

and

A beautiful family gathering 

I live an exciting life                                            

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The spectacular one

 

The weather was on our side today and the journey began

A favorite since we know someone who works for Rolex 
Actually, a relative !!

 Always fresh cold water 

Yes, there it is ...pause and drink in it's majesty 

This is where we get the best views  and walk.. some  hike and some get their feet wet

Where did it come from...where did it go 

And we are heading back down  

The organs are always impressive 

On the road again 

Sprungli and Lindt joined in the chocolate business 

Laderach is also on the top and opening in Bellevue Washington 

and that is the end of a very long and amazing day

OK.. longer because the train was stalled for over an hour. That is most unusual in Switzerland.

Also, on the train.,,,  a little story

The train was packed and just as the ticket master came through, so did a little runaway dog.  Oops.

She was not happy, and followed the runaway to his owner.  They did not speak the same language but I heard her say "that is not my problem, you need a ticket for your dog"    She disappeared and came back and now they were speaking German.  The owner was not aware that his pooch needed a ticket, but he knows now

And so do we

And that was the rest of the excitement for the day

I live an exciting life