After leaving Milano (Milan) at 10 AM, we made a stop at Autogrill in Italy for a light lunch of brioche, cappuccino, juice, coffee, and rustichella, which came to €7.40. Then we continued our journey into Switzerland. Upon crossing the border, I realized I had to pay a Swiss road tax of €30 in cash.
The drive from Italy into Switzerland was the most breathtaking yet. Vast, undulating landscapes stretched before us, framed by towering snow-capped mountains. In the valleys, calm turquoise lakes completed the picturesque scene. There's something undeniably special about this alpine, neutral country. For one, I’m just so relieved to be out of the big cities, back in the great outdoors, surrounded by Mother Nature. The locals here are warm and helpful, with an unpretentious, down-to-earth demeanor. What you see is what you get - and that’s something I truly appreciate. Mr. Walter at Walters B&B in Interlaken is a fine example.
Since we’re no longer in the euro zone, I withdrew CHF 400 to start. We settled into Walters B&B for three nights at around €54 per night. To prepare meals over the next few days, we went grocery shopping: yogurt and fruit from Landi (CHF 8.10/€5.40) and meat, vegetables, and other essentials from Coop Supermarket across from the Interlaken Ost (CHF 78.55/€50.68).
The rain poured steadily from last night into this morning, tapering off intermittently before finally stopping by mid-afternoon. Still, I had no complaints. We embraced a slow, restful morning at Walters B&B, grateful for the foresight to have done our grocery shopping the day before. With the kitchen clean and free for our use, we took our time preparing breakfast and lunch - a welcome change after days of dining out.
After a warm and comforting congee lunch, and in between rain pauses, we took a drive to Trümmelbach Falls. The journey there was nothing short of breathtaking - the low-lying clouds settled in the valley, resting against the backdrop of rain-soaked, green hills in the crisp, cool air. This misty, serene landscape was tranquility in its purest form. The entrance fee for the falls was CHF 33 (€21.29) for three people. The falls invigorated our spirit. As we stood before the rushing water, I was reminded of how something so fluid, so fleeting in motion, could wield the power to carve and shape solid rock over time.
Later, we explored the Stechelberg Valley, a landscape that soothed the soul with its quiet beauty.
Above: Lauterbrunnen Valley
Above: Trümmelbach Falls Valley
Above: Stechelberg Valley
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