Finally able to get online, had to go to a McDonalds in Thun to get internet access. Having a beautiful coffee here. they even serve beer!

Yesterday the weather was not so great (by Swiss standards) so we went on a road trip, first up the Furka pass, and then to the southern part of the alps, the Wallis. Lots of eating, drinking. We took a train through the alps from the south to the northern part.

On tuesday, we spent a day visiting the oeschinnen see, a beautiful glacial lake high in the alps. We rode the gondola part way up, then hiked the remainder of the way. Once again, a beautiful cafe awaited us, where Darrin had real swiss coffee- cafe lutz- 3/4 schnapps, 1/4 coffee. Swiss schnapps is not like american schnapps- it is more like flavored everclear. Dont worry, we are bringing some home, along with the appropriate glass wear. We are hoping it will work as medication for him as he has had a nasty cold for days now.

It is amazing how fit people are here. Many of the hikers have grey or white hair, and calves of steel! Nordic walking is very popular here, hiking with 2 walking sticks. once again, not alot of fat people. Even the little kids have hiking boots on .

Darrin was finally feeling well enough for a run- a short one.

tomorrow is the swiss national day, big celebrations and fireworks, stores are closed. We are planning on staying close to home, more eating and drinking. Hoping for good weather.