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Friday Flashback: Winter in Switzerland

The Swiss Alps (from left): Eiger, Monch, and Jungfrau

The Swiss Alps (from left): Eiger, Monch, and Jungfrau

My week in Switzerland wasn't cheap, however I managed to save some money by couchsurfing with a friend in Bern, and another person in Geneva.  In Interlaken, I stayed at one of Europe's most popular hostels, Balmer's, but with snow on the ground, and a chill in the air, the guests were few and the atmosphere was non-existent.

Train rides through snow-covered valleys, and plenty of Swiss chocolate made the journey worthwhile.  Hopefully I'll have the opportunity to return when it's a little warmer.

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Deepa gupta

Saturday 17th of July 2010

very beautiful picture and nice write up.

drewmeyers

Friday 16th of July 2010

Unbelievable photo! I stayed at Funny Farm when I was in Interlaken in 2005 and absolutely loved it. I really need to make it back there sometime for round 2.

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