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Chapter 1 > Switzerland
In Switzerland we visited Bern and Interlaken. Bern was a nice contrast to Paris. It was very scenic and good for walking around. Interlaken was like one big summer camp. It was a haven for young American and Canadian backpackers and there were a ton of activities suited to our crowd. We did something there called "canyoning", which is basically like white water rafting without the raft and the paddles. It was quite a thrill.Bern
The clock tower on one of the main streets. At 4 minutes before the hour little wooden bears come out under the clock face and dance around.
Some typical Swiss houses near the hostel we stayed at.
A view of the town from the rose gardens on the outskirts of the city.
Interlaken
There are a lot of mountains surrounding Interlaken. This is a view from the top of Harderkulm. I'm guessing that Harderkulm means "really difficult hike" in Swiss, because that's what it was. It takes about 2 1/2 hours to hike up to the top and most of it is very steep. But the view was breathtaking.
The Jungfrau, the tallest mountain in the area.
Posted by Leon on May 26, 1998 06:00 PM [Top of page]