Tuesday, October 13, 2015

Unforgettable Day No. 2 Top day at the top of Europe


Monday 12-10-15 
To be quite honest we didn't think anything could beat the spectacular scenery of yesterday but today topped it and it will be something that will stay with us. We had paid quite a bit to take a scenic train ride from Interlaken to Jungfraujoch - Top of Europe but it was worth every cent and more. The train ride was stunning and we stopped several times to change trains and take pictures. Some in our group struggled a little with the altitude but we were fine. The facilities at the top were amazing and we tried to fit in as many as we could. We were 3454 metres above sea level. We visited the Sphinx which gave us a stunning view of the snow capped mountains and views to France, Germany and Italy. Again we were blessed with amazing weather, clear blue skies which doesn't happen that often so high up. We visited an ice cave cut in the glacier which had beautiful ice sculptures and also did a walk along an escalator which showed and interactive production about the building of the railway and the history of this area. There was a Lindt chocolate shop that had many interesting and again interactive displays and of course we had to buy some chocolates at the end. Rob was feeling very generous and I was in need of a new watch so he insisted I get a Swiss watch from the shop. I purchased a beautiful Tissot watch which had an engraving on the back to say it had been bought from Jungfrau. 
After a quick bite to eat we headed out to the fun park where we both did some "tubing". Sitting in a big rubber tube and sliding down the slope. Great fun. Unfortunately our time at the top finished all to soon and we had to take the train back down to Interlaken. We were back in the town by 5.15pm, just in time for drinks!

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