Hi all, now to catch up. I'm in a pedestrian only plaza in Lausanne, along Lake Leman. It's free WiFi in several plazas here. It's Sunday, everything is dead, the Swiss all stay home today, what a concept. Now to catch up. August 18, decided to head for Bern the capital of Switzerland to run from the rain. Spent a nice day here, visited the parliament building and an inside tour of their congress. Two "states" or cantons still vote by a show of hands! And representatives all are part time, that way they stay close to the people and issues..nice.
Escaped from Bern on the 19th heading down to Pontresina, bikers heaven..you got that blog.
After two great days hiking in Lower Engadine area, took a long train ride across the country west to Montreux. Am staying here as a base to visit, the World Heritage site vinyards of Lavaux. Amazing steep hills of grape vinyards over looking the lake. Pictures to follow. Here is a shot of the clock tower in Bern.
Trip going well, will send more pictures, hey tell the story. :)
-Bill
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