Hiking in the Alps

I have never before seen such beautiful sights as when we were climbing a mountain in the Alps yesterday. There were many times in the 2.5 hours going up where you thought it couldn't get any steeper, or that there must be an area that flattens off for a quick moment. That was not the case, and rather it was a straight uphill hike for the entire time. The photos from the walk are stunning and can not truly reflect the stunning views and gratification I felt upon reaching the top where you could see over both sides.

Vertigo was an interesting sensation I have not previous experienced. When standing on a mountain with very steep slopes on either side of you, wearing nothing but tennis shoes, I couldn't help my legs from visible shaking. It was as though I were a two year old trying to stand up for the first time with legs of jello. It was okay though because the sites were incredible.

I found the cows on the tops of these mountains to be extremely facinating for they each had a bell around their neck for the farmer to more easily locate them. It was hysterical the music they created at the top of the mountain where you were above the clouds and above where airplanes flew.

I loved every minute of it and am consequently paying for it today with an extremely sore body... ah well!

Today we head to Wil, Switzerland where we will be staying with another SERVAS family. I am so excited to have yet another incredible time. On Thursday we head back to Paris, Saturday to England, and Monday to Ohio.... wow, what a ride.

I will be sure to upload photos to my facebook page as soon as I return.