8/8 and 8/9 - Caux
What amazing rest days! After basically collapsing into the driveway of the Sandoz family at the end of a ridiculously steep climb up to Caux, we were treated to some truely warm hospitality. Over the past two and a half days, we've most likely put on about 10 lbs each. Fondu, ricolettes, fresh fruit and ice cream, chantilly and double cream (Swiss specialties), and some outstanding home cooking top the food highlights. The 6 km climb from Montreux to Caux begins at 300 m and ends up at 1100 m. The next day, we took a little train a bit higher up to Rochers de Naye (2000 m). The view from there is magnificent. There are also some reindeer and marmots up there. Today we visited Gruyere, where the wonderful Gruyere cheese comes from. We also visited the old castle there. Then after lunch, we visted Chateau Chillon on Lac Léman, perhaps the most touristed castle in Switzerland. It's a beautiful place. Tomorrow we get to descend that brutal climb (yahoo!), embarking on our way to Interlaken, more of Switzerland and then Lichtenstein, Austria, and Italy.
Lac Leman seen from Chateau Chillon
On the train ride up to Rochers de Naye
Atop Rochers de Naye
Morklay's Tooth
A view from Chateau Gruyere
Us with the wonderful Sandoz family
Lac Leman seen from Chateau Chillon
On the train ride up to Rochers de Naye
Atop Rochers de Naye
Morklay's Tooth
A view from Chateau Gruyere
Us with the wonderful Sandoz family
posted by Tom & Mats | 12:39 PM
2 Comments:
Dear Tom and Mats,
Wonderful blog! I enjoyed reading through it and viewing the marvelous pix. During my year living abroad in Neuchatel, Switz many many years ago, I traveled many of the same roads you have- ah the mountains! I envy you and wish you a continued wonderful adventure!
Deb Schoman
Friends Academy
Dear Tom and Mats,
I just returned home from the Caymans and am delighted to be able to travel with you through Europe -- what a fantastic journey!! I will be teaching French 1 and 2 in the fall and hope to be able to incorporate some of your blog messages and photos in my classes early on. Your tales of the incredible highs and lows of the French terrain are priceless. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and photos! I loved the tale of the German man and the dog, the lovely girl in Paris and WW2, and the hilarious rendition of the pronunciation of "willage." I can see my German friends now pronouncing it exactly that way. I wish you guys both the best as you continue your way on to Greece. Mats, Godspeed to you in your teaching assignment this year. I know you will shine!
Warmest regards,
Sara Pozzi
Friends Academy
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