European trip musings #7: As we left Lucerne, we stopped for a few moments to see an iconic monument. Confession: thanks to social media, I have discovered sights that I would like to see in different places…and the Lion of Lucerne was one of those sights. Designed by Bertel Thorvaldsen and created in 1820–21 by... Continue Reading →
European trip musings #6: Same day in Lucerne, Switzerland. One of the most visited sights in Lucerne is its foot bridges, in particular, the Chapel Bridge and the Spreuer Bridge. After seeing pics on social media of these bridges and the surrounding city, this was a must on my sightseeing list. Built in 1333 and... Continue Reading →
European trip musings #5: Ahhhhh…..Lake Lucerne. One of the first things I fell in love with in Switzerland. This lake is the fourth largest in Switzerland, at 44 square miles, with a maximum depth of just over 700 feet. With its four basins, it resembles the shape of a cross. Surrounded by the Pilatus and... Continue Reading →
European trip musings #4: This group of young women performing on the street made me think of Sound of Music. It definitely added to the ambiance of the city. More street views as we walked along the brick and cobbled streets. More amazing architecture, and a wide variety of shops. This is known as Old... Continue Reading →
European trip musings #3: After wrangling the rental car into a space in the parking garage, we set off to see some of Lucerne on foot. Being raised in the suburbs, cities, especially old ones, fascinate me. I always love the architecture of the buildings, and Lucerne was my first glimpse of what lay ahead... Continue Reading →
European trip musings #2: Here are some pics of Lucerne from the car. We stopped by Lucerne after landing in Zurich, on our way to Sion, Switzerland. This was also our first experience of finding (and navigating) a parking space. Parking garages in Europe seem to be largely underground. Something us Floridians are not used... Continue Reading →
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