Lucerne =)

On the train ride to Lucerne, there were lots glances of the Alps. Each time they took my breath away. So beautiful I can’t even describe. I arrived in Lucerne around one on Friday, April 13^th. My host was not able to meet until about 6ish, so I stored my bags in a locker for 7 bloody Francs. Before exploring the town, I tried to figure out about my camera. Was planning on buying a new one for 50 Francs, but it was out of stock. I took that as a hint that I shouldn’t buy a new camera. =P I went to a camera store and asked if they could just charge my batteries (I have 2) for me, they did- but for 5 Francs each.

Most of where I went on Friday, I went back to on Saturday to take pictures of with my host’s camera. Lucerne isn’t very big so it wasn’t a problem. Except- I climbed the city walls to get an amazing view of the Alps, it was stunning. The way the towers/walls were set up to tour was weird, but there were tiny exhibits in them which was cool. One tower I went in had plexiglass set up by the entrance displaying information. When I was exiting the tower, I thought I saw a beautiful picture on the plexiglass info board- but it was really the refection of the view. Not sure if I described it the best, but it was such an awesome moment! I tried to climb the walls again during the other days I was there, but the visibility was terrible and you could not see the alps =(

I picked up my batteries, got some pasta to make for dinner, and met my host Chris. His place was pretty nice but his couch was really uncomfortable! Oh well, I was so tired it didn’t matter!

On Saturday, Chris went snowboarding for most of the day. Thankfully he had spare keys/was okay with me staying at his place alone- so I was able to sleep in finally. During the day, I explored the town. Lucerne also had a ‘Lucerne Card’ but you did not get in anywhere for free, you would just get discounts- so I didn’t think it was worth it.

Going to caption my pictures for this blog rather than rambling about my day. =P

The Chapel Bridge, Lucerne's iconic landmark and the oldest wooden bridge in Europe

 

The Reuss River ran through Lucerne, the water was so ridiculously clean and clear!

The beautiful 'Dying Lion of Lucerne'. It is in memory of the deaths of the Swiss soldiers. Does anyone see the second animal in the sculpture?

On the old city walls, or Musegg Wall. 

Just one of the many buildings decorated in this style =)

Would be a great view of Lucere and the Alps, but it was raining =(

The second animal in the sculpture is a pig....  it's in the surrounding outline of the lion. Apparently, the sculptor had a falling out with someone associated with the contracting of the memorial that he created the pig shape out of spite. Learned this from my host!