Today was one of the most amazing days of the trip so far. In the morning, we went on a walking tour to explore Lucerne, where the architecture was incredibly breathtaking and intricate. Immediately after, we set off to Mount Pilatus. The boat ride there was incredibly peaceful, and it was awesome to get to eat lunch with friends while looking at the beautiful waters! Once we got there we took a cogwheel train up the mountain. There we were met with an incredible view, and we could see everything all the way from the top of the mountain to the very bottom. Once at the top, we were all stunned by the view. We were surrounded by the clouds, to the point that we were actually in a cloud, and it felt like something straight out of a movie scene. The view was indescribable, and it was amazing to be able to see the trees and mountains, it felt like we were on top of the world. After about an hour of pure joy, we took cable cars back down, and were pulled back into reality. The experience was once in a lifetime, it’s rare that someone can claim they’ve stood at the top of a mountain, but now we can! Today we all made memories that we probably will never forget, and we hope to come back some day with our families!
- Audrey L.
Contrasting to the one in Munich, our hotel in Lucerne had much more of a homey atmosphere with its wooden tables and chairs and dimly lit breakfast setting. We had the option of breakfast cereals, fruit yogurts, bread and butter, and (of course) coffee, and following this hearty breakfast, we were off for our day in Lucerne. On the bus, I distinctly remember gazing at the rolling hills and passing houses through the window as Phoebe explained the history/quick facts of Switzerland, and I was just awestruck at the natural beauty that this country has. After the bus ride, the first stop that we took was at the shopping center of Lucerne to fulfill our souvenir quota and stock up on some of the famous Switzerland chocolates. Then we took a quick walking tour around the area to take pictures and soak in the architectural beauty, and one part of this was the experience of walking across the bridge located across Lake Lucerne and viewing the included paintings. Afterwards, we were able to take a quick breather and hide from the sun as we partook in a boat tour. Staring at the massive rock formations and mountains in the water as the boat wizzed by was a complete out-of-body experience and absolutely stunning in pictures. The day only got better when we arrived at the base of Mt. Pilatus, as the cogwheel railway up the side of the mountain allowed for some of the most stunning visuals we’ve seen thus far. Then arriving at the top, it was absolutely breathtaking to see the view open up and surround you in all directions as you stood on the edge of the glass railing. The one hour we were given was not nearly enough to soak in the beauty of the scene, but we tried our best as we traversed the designated trail paths and watched as the clouds momentarily covered the mountain ridges. As our hour of exploration sadly came to an end, the scenic sights only continued as we took a gondola to get down the mountain at sunset. At the base of the mountain, we boarded the bus again and watched as the Swiss Alps faded into distant shadows as we headed towards the hotel. We had around an hour to take a much needed rest before dinner at the hotel, and the assortment of pasta, rice, pork and gravy, and dessert of milk pudding and fruit sauce was delicious. Then we bid farewell to one another before heading towards our rooms to shower and sleep for the long journey to Paris that looms ahead.
- Cheryl
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