Luzern, Switzerland

out the window :)

Almost 7 hours on trains before we made it to Luzern, luckily outside the windows were giant snowy white mountains and hillsides speckled with grand looming trees and small cozy homes that made the time pass somewhat quickly. By this point we’ve also become quite the card players! Whether it be Uno, rummy, poker, black jack, Indian one card no peaky( a definite favorite), or Egyptian rat slap, we can play cards for hours. 

Of course the first thing the boys wanted to do was buy Swiss army knives, and they did, but even before that could happen, we were in shock of the massive Appalachian mountain range surrounding the city. It did make the town seem quite cold but the views were magical! Especially as the sun was setting behind them, we walked to the river and the light was casting hues of yellows and oranges and blues across the sky and reflecting on the river. Perfect photo op! 

 

We took an evening boat cruise that lasted about an hour and a half but came free with our train passes. Sadly it was quite dark and not much was to be seen once it got completely black outside. But just for a while at dusk, when the sky was a royal blue and the mountains shown as a dark silhouette in front of them, it made it worth sitting out on the deck in the icy cold.

We ate dinner late, my parents being the bargain hunters they are, dragged us around to find the cheapest meal and finally settled on a pizzeria near the water. Prices in Luzern are a bit higher than in other areas, but that shouldn't deter anyone from this sweet little spot.

               

      The views of the Alps from Luzern make this little city one worth checking out. And don’t forget to pick up some Swiss chocolate! Sadly, we left abruptly in the morning without anymore time to explore.