Friday, April 25, 2014

Spring Break 2014 - Funiculare up Mount San Salvatore (April 24, 2014)

Waking up at home in Switzerland has its perks.

 ... and then it was time to feed the girls. Chloe happily chowed down some food as usual.

Then it was time to play dress up, to get ready for our big day out.

... and off we went. The flowers in town were blooming

 We were off to the funiculare. It means a kind of train/cable car that goes straight up steep hills or mountains. We took the funiculare up Mount San Salvatore which is right across from us, and in the middle of the U-shaped Lake Lugano. It has an AMAZING view from the top (and there is a restaurant and playground). Interesting fact, it has been running for 124 years, since 1890.


Our friend Steve joined us for the trip.

 The views were stunning, even Lily couldn't peel her eyes away.


 ... and then we made it to the top. Time for snacks.



... after snack time, you go up some stairs to the top of a tiny church, and from there you get the best view of all.










... and here is the panoramic view from the top.

 ... and no surprise, Olaf was happy

... and back down we started ...


... and then before heading down, we had to stop at the playground for awhile.


 ... and this is how green it is EVERYWHERE in Switzerland right now. That is what months of rain and snow get you, blue skies, sunshine and green green trees.

 ... and all good things must come to an end. We headed back down for nap time.


... and once back home, there is nothing like some playtime

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