by Robin Rodig |
October 23, 2012
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Permanecer sentados por favor.
The famous recording that's played incessantly as you stand in line for the Matterhorn ride at Disney has been ringing in my head since Zermatt hit my agenda. I can finally put it to bed now.
Stepping off the train in car-free Zermatt, I could tell immediately that this is a special place. The quaint, low-key main street feels familiar and easy. Like you'd run into a pack of your best buddies having beers at one of the bars. And there's a kid-on-Christmas-morning hustle on the street of skiers, boarders, and hikers focused on getting up the mountains for their anticipated runs and hikes. I'm sure I would have felt like I was in a holiday globe if it had been snowing.
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by Robin Rodig |
October 22, 2012
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Swiss hiking trails are as easy to use as the US freeways. Just a lot less stressful. Trails are well- marked, rated for difficulty and completion time, and...are...everywhere. I see people everyday getting on and off trains with their hiking poles (picture ski poles) in tow. You can get off at any random train stop and you'll find at least one "Wanderweg" sign or icon (hiker with backpack and walking stick- see pictures) within eye shot begging to be explored.
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by Robin Rodig |
October 20, 2012
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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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