Switzerland garden & The Victorian

The garden was along the railroad....

Fenced in, and locked, so we had to find a time when the family was there
and they invited us in to take pictures 
They came every morning  ( had breakfast ) and every night
Letting the chickens out, in,  watering, gathering produce, etc.

Sister

Brother

Wife, fixing dinner ? 

We admired the view, every day as walked to the train
Finally, got to go inside.
Pretty amazing

The other side of the tracks 

Our evening walks took us to the Victoria Hotel

Little  dialogue necessary  

The front yard

The front door...it's revolving 

The staff could not name the flower 

Leads out to the green house  

Stairway to rooms
Starting at $600. per night
Breakfast and WIFI included 

The other stairway displays the gift shop options 

 and

And they still sell Lucky Strike
(thought you's like to know )  

I always like to go around twice
and I did 

Two extremes - Two delights   

Switzerland Chapter Five and Miracles Happen

Travelling was a big part of our vacation.   We made a trip, every day, by train and maybe bus.   So, we left the driving to the conductor.

We were surprised at the  many wood piles along the way 

We saw many carriages, but no, we did not take a ride 

A little out of order, but we have to tell what happened on the way to Gruyeres
The trip involved two trains.  There is usually between 4 and 10 minutes to change, and often a trip down the ramp and back up again to the next track.
We left train number one and had plenty of time to get to train number two, into 2nd class car, and  slip into our seats.  As Darrell was settling into his place he cried
 " Where is my bag?  Where is my bag?"   His back pack with both of our passports, his wallet and much more were missing. 
We exit the train rapidly, head toward the previous train track and are  barely onto the deck and
 there on the ground was Darrell's bag. Must have taken it off to check papers and then did
not get it back on again.
Relief.  Relief in a big way.
Miracles happen, Thank you Lord

Entering Gruyeres 

That tall dark and handsome shopper belongs to me 

Along with chocolate and cheese,
 they are known for their meringues 

Two of the cutest tourists 

There is almost no traffic in this city
But, when the approved vehicles approach
this little post drops into the ground.
Then, when they have passed through, it goes back down
Did you see it?  

Many bikers 

The view from the picture below 

Puff pastry with mushrooms and chicken

Damon with his loved Raclette  

                                                       Museum...old castle 

This was a big day and we were ready to go home
But, we will always remember

           Miracles Happen