Switzerland is a wealthy country and we could tell it as soon as we crossed the frontier (boarder), the roads were not rough or wavy, but smooth and quiet. There is a very industrialized city in the north, but the farmers are among the wealthy. The main crop appears to be grass. Most all of them have cows, the Swiss Brown. Many of the homes or most of the farm homes have the basement as the barn. The cows run free range in the hills and mountains during the summer and most have very large cow bells around their necks.
Next day started with a trip via the worlds largest and steepest cog railway to the top of a mountain where we enjoyed fantastic views of the area. The descent was by cable cars. The first was large and held about 50-60 people and tool about 5 minutes to get to the next lever, where we boarded 4 person small gondola cars for the rest of the descent into town. We spent the rest of the day seeing a lunch folk lore show and shopping or walking around Lucern.
Our lodging for the two nights was in a little village about 25 minutes up in the hills called Englebert. What a nice change from all the busy places we have been.
The Swiss measure everything, beverages and food. They do not think you need more than you need. For example, wine at restaurant is sold by the deciliter, about 1 0r 2 oz, for about $8.50
Of course the Swiss are known for measuring instruments and among those the watches are very popular. They are sold everywhere.
Since most of our time this trip as at large cities, this became one of our favorite places.
Up very early for the trip to Paris, we want to arrive before 4pm ad the heavy traffic.
Nest our last stop of the tour, Paris.
Mom & Dad Browne
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