Today was mostly a driving day. It was around three hours on the bus in the morning with an hour stop in the afternoon before leaving Germany. I believe it was somewhere in the black forest region but I didn’t get the name of the town because I was sleeping. We took some pics with a cool waterfall and I ate some kind of bratensteinwurst and then we drove the last few hours to Lucerne.
Waterfall action:
Ashlee always asks to get in my pictures and then she stands there like I have a gun to her back. She’s so weird.
Then we get to Lucerne in the late afternoon and stop at another of Contiki’s partners: Harry’s Swiss Watch Center. They sell Swiss army knives, watches and chocolate at excellent prices. I didn’t take any pictures of this shop because it was boring. Then I went outside to get Swiss Franks out of the ATM since we will be here for a few days and they don’t do the Euro thing. Because they’re independent. Or shady.
This was taken near the ATM machine. The girls ask me to take pictures of them all day long. It’s exhausting but we will all have a lot of good photos when this trip is over. Good work girls.
This is the same shot but I asked the girls to move and I zoomed in. No I do not think bridges are more exciting than girls. But I do think this shot is awesome and I think you’ll agree.
We then checked into the hotel after an hour of wandering around and drinking espresso and went out for some more sightseeing. Greg took us to the Lion Monument that was carved in the 1800s right out of the face of a cliff. It represents the fallen Swiss Guard that helped defend Paris during the French Revolution. Basically it signifies that the Swiss Guard will protect itself (the shield on the ground) and also protect you (the other shield). Since Switzerland is neutral. Or shady. Anyways there it is.
It’s huge but you can’t really tell because of my monkey arms. Sorry.
We went back into town after this and I took more random photos. Some of them came out real nice because of the twilight and my awesome photography skills.
Then we finished the night at a bar (as usual) where Greg beat five of us at darts. Barely. Shit I just realized he was wearing his purse. ARGH!
That was the end of Day 4!
Oh wait no it wasn’t. This happened:
And THAT was the end of Day 4.
you're just loving every minute of this.
ReplyDeletethat's a sweet shit eating grin on your face!!!!
ReplyDeleteNice! Is that watch in the "monkey arms" picture a new swiss army watch? Did you get a pocketknife? I feel like either one is a must. I know you definitely had the chocolate, i'm not even going to ask...
ReplyDeleteI said to your Mom yesterday you sure are lovin every minute of this......these pictures ae really the proof! Well deserved vaca for you!
ReplyDeleteBarb & Gary
What's the reception to the World Cup like over there? U have to represent on Sunday. This is one moment when u dont have to pretend to be Canadian. USA! USA! USA!
ReplyDeleteThanks Barb! Yes I feel that way too!
ReplyDeleteAdam - Yeah I bought a Swatch. It's kind of neat knowing what time it is. Plus, we have to sing karaoke on the bus if we are late. No chance of that! I'll have to check on the World Cup. I think I'll be in Italy still.
Maria - that's just my regular smile! :-D
loving this blog... keep it comin! miss you :(
ReplyDeleteLook at that smile... Happy times.. you are loving every second of it... Good for you.. you look so happy.... :)
ReplyDeleteAnnaliah
You look like a pimp! And a breath of fresh air for those girls!
ReplyDeleteLaura
Haha! Laura I love you. When are we hanging out again? Did you go see phish?
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