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Top That One!

by Robin Rodig | October 20, 2012 | 0 Comments

Jungfraujoch, Top of Europe, Switzerland
Not possible. At least in Europe. Or by train.

I was excited today to go to the highest train station in Europe (or the "Top of Europe") in an area called the Jungfraujoch. This destination is basically the saddle between two of the highest peaks in the Bernese Oberland (my greater backyard), the Monch and the Jungfrau.

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Stadt Study

by Robin Rodig | October 19, 2012 | 0 Comments

Bern, Switzerland
Big European cities never cease to amaze me. Stand on any-corner. To the left? St. Peter's Cathedral. To the right? Claire's. They're such a mix of worlds but that's what I love about them. I got some good city time in this week. Back to Bern and then to Geneva.

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Castles and Vineyards and Swans! Oh, my!

by Robin Rodig | October 17, 2012 | 0 Comments

Spiez vineyard, Switzerland
I may not be following a yellow brick road on this journey, but there sure are a lot of train tracks. And lately I've been doing my part to keep the railroads in business. Fall brings a lot of uncertainty in the weather each day so you almost need to watch the weather in three hour increments. You have to be just as quick to shift gears with your plans as the weather is. Because there have been some cold, rainy days lately, I always have one go-to plan. Ride the train.

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