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Weren't quite sure what to expect from
Switzerland but so glad that we decided to visit. A quick two night stop over
in Geneva. Pretty town, situated around the lake, however we were here for the
tourist attractions. Hired bikes to get around for the day (thought it was
about time we started exercising after our culinary tour of Europe). Went to
the United Nations which was amazing. I felt like I was in the West Wing or
something. Security was full on. Had to bring our passports and got laminated
passes saying 'Candice Tucker- United Nations', prob daggy but I loved it. The
tour was cool, but Jayden had to drag me away from their bookshop as I wanted
to purchase all sorts of stuff from 'Women's struggle for freedom in third
world countries' to 'The true story of boy soldiers in Sierra Leonne'. Made a
few purchases but no where near as many as I would like. After that visited the
International Red Cross museum.
The next day we were off to Interlaken 'a
backpackers paradise' (apparently). We soon realised on the train that
everything looked better than a postcard. From the crystal blue lakes to the snow capped mountains we were in awe.
Checked into our hostel to find we were sharing with an aussie couple from
Townsville. Cant escape the buggers eh? Spent four nights there and chilled
out. Our hostel was right on the river and had an awesome outdoor area and
kitchen which enabled us to save some money. Took a hike around the foothills
of mountains, Took a cable car from Grindlewald to a mountain that was over
2000m high. When we got to the top we were greeted by goats Crazy! Hired a
catamaran and sailed (or did what we
could with the little wind). A lot of jumping off, swimming and sunbathing.
Loved Interlaken, amazing sights, and the Swiss are really friendly. Each
person speaks at least three languages, and everybody from the checkout chick
to the guy from the sailing club speaks perfect English. Highlight of the trip
so far- would recommend it to anyone.
