To say that yesterday was a big day is probably an understatement. In the words of Maria, "Let's start at the very beginning, it's a very good place to start....."
After a night spent in the luxurious Fairmont Montreux Palace we strolled along the foreshore of Lake Geneva to the dock where we boarded the Henry Durante (founder of the Red Cross) before cruising to Chateux Chillon. As a means of fortifying their position the Chateux was built into the water and so by boat is the best way to approach.
We had a guided tour. Our guide was the very sweet Ana. It was her first day at her new job and we were her first group. Her passion for history and the Chateux was evident. She was a wealth of information. The Chateux itself is amazing with some of the most beautiful friezes I have seen.
The weather in Montreux was wet and humid. It had rained all night and persisted as we climbed on board the coach headed for Zermatt. We stopped at a service centre on the highway for lunch. Nothing like the ones we have in Australia. No McDonalds or Kentucky here. Instead you have a wonderful selection of local produce - cakes, fruit, breads, salads, cold and hot meats, soups, etc. Yum!!!
As we drove up the mountain pass the weather begun to clear. By the time we got to Tasch it was sunny and mild. Tasch is the last stop for the bus. To continue further up the mountain you have to catch a train. We arrived in Zermatt 30 minutes later and then strolled up the hill to our hotel. The view from our balcony is breathtaking. I keep looking for Heidi but I haven't found her just yet. We did however see a number of beautiful big cows with their enormous cow bells strapped around their necks.
Our hotel is absolutely sensational. It is a family run business and they take great pride in their establishment. We are really going to enjoy our two night here.
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