Hiking is an enduring sport, which rewards me exponentially more than the efforts I make. Reaching the top of a mountain and admiring endless stillness and beauty, blisses me out.
“When you set out for Ithaca, ask that your way be long, full of adventure, full of instruction.” –Cavafy
This photo was taken during a hike which started at the village of Grindelwald, located at 1,034 m (3,392 ft) above sea in the Bernese Alps. From there we reached First at 2,166 m (7,106 ft).
The village is surrounded by the mountains of the Faulhorn, Schwarzhorn, Wellborn, Wetterhorn, Schreckhorn, Lauteraarhorn, Agassizhorn, Fiescherhorn, Mönch, Eiger, Lauberhorn and Mannlichen. You are looking at some of them.
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Lucile!!!! You know I’m going to love this. Its soooooooooooooo beautiful.Actually it takes my breathe away!
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It always takes mine too! 😉
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Peaks like the one on the right make me understand why some people become mountaineers. For sure a very rewarding sight!
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You said it all! That is it. Thanks!
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A beautiful picture on a beautiful blog! I love your header image a lot.
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Thank you, Mara! You’re kind. It’s in Amsterdam, where I live.
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I have to share the sentiments, very fortunate to be living in such an exquisite location of the planet.
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You’re surely fortunate. Switzerland is extremely beautiful. I lived there once and still keep the most fond memories.
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Amazing shot! Switzerland is such a beautiful country, from the mountains to the lakes!!!!
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Thanks, Lia! Isn’t it? Breathtaking.
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This is a beautiful picture (obvious, I know) . It’s been a long time since I read any of the British Romantic poets, but your picture made me want to go re-read Shelley’s “Mont Blanc.”
On a more trivial level, I wonder if this Grindelwald was the inspiration for the name of J. K. Rowling’s character in Book 7 of the Harry Potter series?
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Maybe we should ask some of the Potterheads blogging here. I know at least one.
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My Swiss husband has been pressuring me for months to spend more time in his country than in Paris next year. I must admit that you made his point 🙂 We both thank you for your great post!
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How wonderful! I envy you. That is a pressure I would love to get…I love Paris too, by the way, but wouldn’t think twice and head to Switzerland. Cheers!
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Hi Luci
Nice photograph. Feels like I am also standing right there!
I always found the Swiss Alps intriguing. One often gets to see the two facets of the mountains: the rough & raunchy terrain part as well as green & sober part.
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Thanks. It’s a great feeling, isn’t it? I have a dream to trek the himalaya one day.
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Indeed.
And same dream here too! Let’s hope for the better.
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i always think the top of a mountain is going to be the best part. but if you’re with friends and family more than half the fun is everything that happens along the way – the stops, snacks, big and small animals along the way, peering over edges you wish you hadn’t! the top’s good, but the journey up gives you perspective 🙂
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That’s because you always bring a new perspective to what others didn’t see yet. Seems natural.
The journey is indeed when we make the stories we will tell later.
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i remember on one mountain i saw my first monkey. it was crazy smart unzipping someone’s bag and crazy mean. monkeys only look cute on tv.
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You’re amazing! I’m happy with mountains without monkeys. I was scared enough when close to angry ones at the Amazon forest. Never again! Frightening!
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Stunning mountains 🙂
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Stunning country…I’m a fan because of the mountains!
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Gorgeous! makes me want to go there to ski!
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Who does, loves it. I’m more into hiking! 😉 thanks for your comment and for visiting.
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Such a beautiful photograph. No one does mountains like Switzerland! I hope to travel there someday after I have finished with my circumnavigation.
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Thank you, Lisa. I fully agree. It’s a beautiful mountainous country, although easier to reach and less interesting than your circumnavigation.
I’d love to do what you’re doing now. It’s an unforgettable and fascinating experience.
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You are kind to say so Lucile!. I hope we get to meet someday by land or by sea. But in the meantime, I will enjoy all the beauty you have to offer on your blog.
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