Saturday, September 17, 2011

Travel at its best...Zurich, Interlaken, Grindelwald :-)

Day 75, 76, 77 & 78:

Day 75:

We took our last trip to Zurich..Got up early and took the train...but before that, as we wait for the train; Ashvat darling eats his breakfast....




Playtime with mummy in the train..






Ashvat: "am I hot or what ;-)"


Ashvat met some doggies in a souvenir shop at the Zurich station...






and just refused to leave, so had to be dragged out by mummy...



We made this trip just to see the beautiful streets lined all along with amazing design and chocolate shops...






and the most fantastic lake ride...

























People waiting to get on to the big boat...
















and that was the big boat...


and then we came back to get all set to go to Grindelwald, via Interlaken...

Day 76 & 77:

These days were the most really really beautiful days in this beautiful town, Grindelwald...It is the "Glacier Village" of Switzerland....

So we headed out early...this particular train had a special boggie for children with a play area...



















some views of outside the train...




















and we arrived in Interlaken..after a short stop we head to Grindelwald...










Grindelwad....
















At the youth hostel...


View from the balcony...


Ashvat in the children's room..





and at the reception...






So out we go...
Grindelwald is the hub for hikers, trekkers or people like us to see the famous Alps...

Eiger, Monch, Jungfrau, Wetterhorn, Schreckhorn, Schilthorn....:-)

Fantastic views....

View from the hostel...




Walk down to the town... Mumma and Ashvat, about to take off...




and off we go...









In the cable car at the Mannlichen Bahn, to reach Mt. Mannlichen for the breath taking views..
This is the longest cable car in the whole of Europe, 30 minutes one way...




















On top....






































 Phew!!! need I say more....



Back in the village at the playground..









Meal at the famous Swiss restaurant, Memory, at the Eiger hotel...it has an amazing view of Mt. Eiger...






and we tried some amazing Fondue....








and the potatoes were saved by papa...
:-)




Our room at the Youth Hostel..






day 2; Ashvat back in the play room..








Eyes fixed on the gum in my mouth..









Thats the hostel...


Path down to the village...





Ashvat, just kept staring at this big Bear...


Design shops, here too...:-)




On our way to the Glacier gorge...







the gorge....





Back at the village; Ashvat and mumma again at the playground, before heading back to Basel...














Day 78:

Aahh...home sweet home...finally, a day to relax....gave rest the our tired bumbs...stayed home...:-)

Morning breakfast: aloo parantha...


And dinner was: Clear vegetable noodle soup with some sausages...


Thats all for now...Enjoy!! see you later...

4 comments:

  1. where is the reply to my last post?!!
    Why didnt you guys take the train to jungfrao?...its amazing...its like riding through snow. The swiss Alps are simply breathtaking...well shot! Dont know when India will become so organised and clean and beautiful?!! hope soon. Make the most of your last few days there and enjoy as much as you can, while we are eagerly waiting to have you guys back here, especially my little munchkin...cant wait to squeeze him!!! All the best to Tarun for his exhibition...hope and pray that all goes well! Love, Kangan

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  2. hello missing beauty......yes little sheru was quite unwell...got a very bad cold...but now he ok...thank god...poor thing :-(....grindelwald is the switzerland of switzerland...u know what i mean...plus plan to see some more places...have to see how things go with taruns work first....all else is well...come online so we can talk....love

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  3. Awwww so pretty !!! I just loved all the pictures, I agree grindelwald is the switzerland of switzerland... And sweetie pie is looking a more delicious sweetie pie in all the pics and most delicious when he is trying to figure out what thing that chewing gum in your mouth is..... lots and lots of love to you all... All the best for Tarun's exhibition......I know he will do good... God be with him.. ma

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  4. oh my god.
    its truly heaven on earth. the gorge, that sky, but more than any of that i have to say the pics of u chewing gum, riddhi, and ashvat looking at u, are the loveliest..

    lovely pics to look at once hes grown up... i am going to make copies for myself. love u all...

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