Last weekend, I went for
this hike near the Thunersee (Lake of Thun). The weather was totally totally amazing, especially in comparison to the total lack of sun that we have suffered for the past 3 months. I don't mind cold, but the lack of sun really gets to me after a while. Anyways, the day was beautiful and sunny, and possibly one of the clearest days I've ever experienced here.
I stayed in the lowlands for my hike, because the mountains are still absolutely covered in snow. It will be quite a while before it melts enough to hike in the high mountains. Especially considering we're getting snow above about 1000m again this weekend!
Anyways, the hike started out by the Thunersee, with really amazing views of the Bernese Alps, and, especially, the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau. It seemed like everyone was out by the lake, and I really couldn't blame them. The view was amazing.
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| American Pub. |
After a while, the hike went away from the lake and into the countryside surrounding. I walked through a beautiful forest and through some quaint towns and farms. I was very thankful for the drinking water fountains that are everywhere in Switzerland, as the day was so hot that I definitely needed more water.
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| Signs of spring! |
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| These fountains are everywhere and the water is super cold! |
At some point, and I'm not actually sure where but after 17 km or so, I got totally lost. I was following the directions and the ubiquitous yellow signs, and even checking with my iPhone, but somehow I managed to get totally and completely lost, and wandering through a random farmer's field. It was still pretty, at least!
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| Random farmer's field I walked through. |
Eventually I found a bus stop and figured out where I was and how to get home. I'm not really sure how I manage to get lost so often, but apparently I just have a special talent. Either way, it was a really beautiful day and an amazing hike. I'm so happy that spring is here!
