Dam the expense it's worth it!!!

Cause no other country in the world offers the scenery that Switzerland offers.  Now I know that's a rash statement and many will disagree but for pure spectacular glory I have never seen better.  Mind you it comes at a cost but it's bang for your buck in Switzerland where everything is very organised and clean and easy.  When we went to the tourist office at 5.45 pm yesterday, John said "I can't believe you are open".  Her response "Oh, have you just come in from France, have you?"  It can be hard in France where nothing seems to open till 10, shut at 12 till 2.30 and again at 6.  Nothing open most of the weekend.  You could never call the French stressed.  But maybe that's a good thing cause you could call them fit looking, optimistic and happy.

After a big drive yesterday, took us 11 hours to get here with a few stops, we arrived at the little town of Lauterbrunnen where we have left our car for the week, and caught the little red and yellow train up the mountain to the village of Wengen.  Found our chalet which is beautiful.  Has all the requirements - geranium window boxes, nice balcony, comfortable couch, coffee machine, comfy bed with two pillows, and good shower.

The view from here is drop dead gorgeous.  We look straight up the Lauterbrunnen Valley to the mighty Jungfrau - mind you this has been in cloud since we arrived (the top of the Jungfrau, not the valley) but it's looking promising at the moment and I pop outside every 30 seconds to check if it's out.  There are major waterfalls tumbling into the valley quite nearby.  We are at about 1200 m at Wengen and the mountains tower above us.  It is a dream come true for me and when we had our rum out on the balcony last night it felt very right.

It was sad to say goodbye to Carmel and Gerry and Phil and Bea yesterday.  We had a marvellous week together.  They were great company.  We had a relaxed last day at Le Prebytere.  Carmel and Gerry and John and I went into Souillac and brought some groceries to bring with us.  We had a French cappacino (now that has to be good for you) and a stroll around this delightful town.  Our last dinner out on the terrace was wonderful and a last game of cards.  Thanks guys.  It was a week to remember - hope you enjoy the rest of your trips.