Switzerland to Austria with a surprise in between!

This is our 6th day on the tour. Well, as sad as it was to leave Switzerland this morning. the tour must go on. We packed up last night so we could sleep in as late as possible this morning which was until 7am. If you recall, I wrapped up last nights blog around 3am. You’re welcome. Our awesome driver Ben had the bus ready and waiting right on time. He rocks. We all loaded up, Kevin and I nearly last to get on and our same seats were availalble, so we each had 2 seats to ourselves across the isle from one another. Score. The drive out of Switzerland is just breathtaking. I really do love it there and can not wait to go back! We have a lot of ground to cover on this tour, but the bus rides are really great. Along the way Colleen either tells us about our...

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Hiking in the Alps – Tour Day 5

I woke up today feeling better than I expected to. Though my neck and back muscles are sore from getting sick my stomach and digestive track are functioning well. Nic and I rolled out of bed at 9, in time to have a little breakfast before we had to head out on the hike. I had a small bowl of granola and some fruit salad. Nic went to the store to buy some chocolate for our picnic. On her way to the store she encountered another cow parade. It seams they move the cows up and down the mountains at different times of the year. We have now been greeted by cow parades twice in 2 days. Pretty cool. The hike started with a gondola ride up the mountain side. This wasn’t the type of gondola you see in Disneyland or in Tahoe but a 10ft wide by 20ft long hanging box. We...

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On the road to Switzerland – Tour Day 4

Well, as I stated today started with me being very very sick. I was up all night fighting my stomach, digestive system and the toilet. At 10:15 we made our way down to the bus as we had to head out of France by 10:30 to make it to Switzerland. The bus ride started out fine. I was hopped up on Immodium and Pepto, nervous about making it through a bus ride I drug myself into a middle seat near the “emergency” bathroom. 2 hours later we made it to the first stop without any issues. We took an hour break, I drank a can of apple juice outside while Nic had lunch inside. I couldn’t stand the smell of food so I just waited patiently. Back on the bus and into the Alps. This is where the bus ride takes a turn. I sat up front so I could see the road and...

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