Month
October 2018
Although we stayed on the paved paths, there are hiking trails that you can walk from the base of Pilatus, right to the peak. In fact, as we were walking around, a family of four reached the top, and I captured this pic of father and son walking to a vista. (Renggeli, Nidwalden, Switzerland)
Posted on October 8, 2018
On Pilatus we were above the clouds, so it sort of felt like we were at the top of the world, even though we were only at 7000 feet. (Renggeli, Nidwalden, Switzerland)
Posted on October 8, 2018
Took Pilatusbahn, the steepest cogwheel railway in the world (48% grade!), to the top of Pilatus. The views on the way were fantastic. (Alpnachstad, Obwalden, Switzerland)
Posted on October 8, 2018
Selfie with Heather in front of Luzern’s Chapel Bridge. (Luzern, Lucerne, Switzerland)
Posted on October 8, 2018
Toured Luzern’s old town this morning and admired all the murals on their buildings. (Altstadt – Wey, Lucerne, Switzerland)
Posted on October 8, 2018
✅ Rösti ?
✅ Sausages
✅ Luzerner Käsekuchen ??
The Luzerner Käsekuchen deserves a bit of explanation. It is an apparently traditional local dish for Luzern, and was billed as a “cheese pie” with Gruyere and Emmentaler cheeses. It was like a cheese quiche, but cheesier.
Posted on October 8, 2018
Pilatus Kulm, elevation 7000 feet. (Renggeli, Nidwalden, Switzerland)
Posted on October 8, 2018
Thanks to Halle (@Politepix) and Hans (@hansv) for identifying my mystery birds as the common coot (fulica atra). https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eurasian_coot