View of Bern from over the Kirchenfeldbruecke:
Yesterday I mentioned Bern's relationship with bears. Well, a little bad sad to say, they actually still have a bear pit. It's a pretty depressing site, though I guess not too dissiilar to a zoo. Apparently there are plans to expand the pit, and even give the bears access to the river. Here's hoping...
Went back to the Berner Münster to climb its 100m tower (344 steps!) for a spectacular view of the town and a bout of breathlessness (or if you prefer,
à bout de souffle).
We then left Bern behind and enjoyed another magical train ride to the stunning Interlaken area, nestled between the Thuner and Brienzer lakes, and at the foot of a majestic mountain range. Although we were running out of day, we managed to sneak up the mountains as far as Lauterbrunnen. This valley was the basis for J.R.R. Tolkien's sketches and watercolors of Rivendell...
Yesterday I mentioned Bern's relationship with bears. Well, a little bad sad to say, they actually still have a bear pit. It's a pretty depressing site, though I guess not too dissiilar to a zoo. Apparently there are plans to expand the pit, and even give the bears access to the river. Here's hoping...
Went back to the Berner Münster to climb its 100m tower (344 steps!) for a spectacular view of the town and a bout of breathlessness (or if you prefer, à bout de souffle).
We then left Bern behind and enjoyed another magical train ride to the stunning Interlaken area, nestled between the Thuner and Brienzer lakes, and at the foot of a majestic mountain range. Although we were running out of day, we managed to sneak up the mountains as far as Lauterbrunnen. This valley was the basis for J.R.R. Tolkien's sketches and watercolors of Rivendell...
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