Today was a beautiful hike with lots of flowing streams to provide music compliments of Mother Nature.
My first glacier sighting.
I had constant views of the Eiger and surrounding mountains.
How now brown cow! She finally let me pass, but I had to stomp my foot at her.
The first half of the hike was straight up and up and up. Whew!
A small avalanche in the distance.
I was ever so happy to have a break and a little caffeine to perk me up.
The snow is melting above, and many streams are engorged with frigid water barrelling down at a frightening speed. I would not like to try crossing one.
I am not writing much about the scenery because the photos are better than my words, and neither do the scenery justice.
My beautiful hotel - The Hotel Gletschergarten. I was tired when I found my hotel hiking after a little over 12 miles. I had my own private balcony to sit outside and admire the spectacular mountain views.
There couldn't be a more scenic place for a church.
The first time that I have ever seen the organ pipes behind the pulpit.
My dinner menu
I started with some local ham - similar to country ham served with a jammy egg and fresh asparagus.
Then came a salad bar with straight from the garden fresh ingredients. I was already full.
My entree was tender veal cubes simmered in a rich gravy accompanied by fresh vegetables—squash and turnip cubes. This was worthy of a Michelin star. For already being full - I did myself proud.
I mean, dessert came with the meal, so I didn't want to offend the chef. I managed most of it. This was a fresh apricot tart, and it was delectable. Mmmmmmm!
As I was sitting on my balcony, I heard this giant roar and looked up to see an avalanche. I was surprised at how loud it was from that distance.
That ends my first day on the trail. I have a nasty blister, but I will live. So until tomorrow, goodnight and sweet dreams.
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