We said goodbye to our happy host, Rene and headed via Interlaken to Jungfrau. This is the tallest peak in Switzerland (4158) and has been marked a UNESCO site. The scenery in the area around it has been included separately by UNESCO. It is something amazing. A huge waterfall falls in Lauterbrunnen, called the Staubbachfall. It's the highest free falling waterfall in Europe. This is a must-see, even if you decide not to go to the top.
It must be said that as we had not eaten Swiss chocolate in Switzerland yet – we did it here. Perfect place, don't you think?
Lunched up on a mountain on the way to Lucerne that had a view unheard of. When we were about to drive off, a bunch of adult Emo's arrived. Instead of taking photo's of the scenery they were taking photo's of our Ruby! So we smiled and waved! They made the Island Style hand sign back and gave a roar of excitement. Our very first paparazzi moment.
When we found the campsite – we did not ask the cost – although we had an idea it would be high. It is on Lake Zurich. It is nothing like either of us ever imagined Zurich to be. It is idyllic. The van is parked next to the grass with a few tents in front and then – the water! Yachts line the waters edge. The opposite side of the water has rolling hills with what must be expensive homes. If anything, there does not need to be more to Zurich than this campsite location. This is all you need for your Zurich experience.
TIP: The site is expensive! 101 Swiss Francs for 2 nights. Showers are not included and there ae no plugs or hot water in the wash up area. They charge an extra 2 Francs to be on the lake front – this is worth it.
We took a beer down to the lakeside and lay talking nonsense for the afternoon.
A stunning little store, with TV for soccer, super fresh bread and their own local fisherman who stocks them with fresh fish. One of which we devoured for dinner (fish type: Ganz) with veggie skewers (home-made) and braaied potatoes in foil! Mmmh. Divine.
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