Because we’re working while exploring this great big world, we made our way via the friendly skies back to Europe for a trade show. Coming straight from the rugged and largely undeveloped areas of Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan, I can’t adequately describe the culture – and sticker – shock we experienced when we arrived. In the two months we spent exploring Western Europe’s meticulous bike paths before our work obligation, I don’t think we ever completely adjusted.
Though we’d traveled by bike in this region before, this was the first time we visited Switzerland. Pristine and perfectly groomed, I can’t do this country justice with words, so I’ll stop rambling and let the photos do the talking!
Bike paths for days. Literally.
The last bit of sunlight on Alpine Route 1 before we got swallowed by mountain mist and started searching for a wild campsite.
Dinner wasn’t bad either.
We could hear the cowbells as we ate this homemade yogurt, made with local Swiss milk.
We hiked up a bit to find this perfect wild campsite.
Map studying. And contemplating how a life so simple can feel so full.
We watched the town go to sleep before we did the same.
The generosity of Warm Showers hosts never gets old.
Thank you so much Beth, for this post. It is a lovely way to experience the beauty without being there.
Thank you, Alison! So glad you enjoyed it. We miss you!