Bern Switzerland

I am not a morning person but I suppose 2 AM is considered more middle of the night than morning. That's when we (myself and my sister, Nicki) got out of our nice warm beds and made our way into the cold night to catch the tour bus. It was well worth it though. A view of Bern was like looking at Camolot straight from a King Arthur story book.














Our first stop was not Bern though. It was Emmental, a sleepy little town known for cheese making (Swiss, of course).
It was very interesting to see both methods: the old fashioned way stirred by hand over an open fire and the updated machine method overseen by experts. After our brief tour, we got to sample some.














Once we got to Bern, we enjoyed our walking tour. Our guide showed us the bear pit, the cathedral, the prison tower, a famous Zyttlglocken clock tower, and the House of Parliament all while sharing some of Bern's interesting history. After a delicious lunch of cheese fondue and a typical swiss dish called "rosti"... which is hashbrowns with toppings (ours had eggs, bacon and cheese), we had some time to explore and shop on our own. We bought some Swiss chocolate and a soft drink made with milk to bring home for the kids to try. It is called Rivella and taste a little like Ginger Ale. (For more pictures and a different perspective see Nicki's blog, 7redzinmotion.)