Kev took on the Yungfrau challenge by taking the cog railway through the middle of the Eiger Mtn to Europe's highest railway station at 3454 metres. This amazing railway line was built over 100 years ago and apart from one small mistake when 30 tons of dynamite were accidentally set off during it's building has been running pretty well since!
According to Kev the views up and on top were stunning with clear but cold conditions making a snow footing quite slippery. The most amazing story for my mind was that KH in journeying by himself was able to undertake 4 train changes without ending up in another country - well done Kev!
Still suffering from the "Henley" virus I took the bike out after lunch for one of the most stunning short rides (50km return) I am ever likely to do. The ride from Interlaken took me up a steeply sided valley ( the sum still hadn't risen above the peaks by 12.30pm!) in cool conditions to the beautifully picturesque Grindelwald set against a trio of 3-4000 metre Mtns including the Nth face of the Eiger.
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| Beautiful Grindelwald |
The ride was an absolute delight going through small story book villages, forest with fast running rivers and up paths both on and off road of upwards of 10-12%. The views on this lovely day made the hard work worth it as did 2 of the most amazing vanilla slices I've ever had!
The ride back wad a blast hurtling downhill this time on the main road where I caught up with Kev still buzzing from his own experience.
With bangers and mash on the menu we had plenty of time to review the days highlights and say farewell to Interlaken.
Geez Kev, riding down to Charmain Rds gunna be a bit boring!!
ReplyDeleteseeya soon
WMc