Lauterbrunnen, Switzerland by Weezilou

Lauterbrunnen, Switzerland

The sky was overcast as Ken and I went for a walk in the afternoon on a path that took us far back into the valley. Sounds were muffled by snow, and the loudest noise was the loud crack, like a gunshot or rolling thunder, as immense icecicles dislodged from the cliff face high overhead We walked along rushing streams and snow-covered pastures passing only a few other people and no cars. The rock- wall cliffs were covered with waterfalls, one the entire height of the face. For the natural beauty, this is an incredible sight.
In the evening, we walked into town for dinner, only one restaurant open, and the streets rolled up. High above on the rock wall, a golden Christmas star hung above the town, and when it lined up as we passed the town’s church, also bathed in light, it was a beautiful sight!
Sounds like an amazing day in a spectacular place!
December 6th, 2010  
great shot. love the view.
December 6th, 2010  
o wow. looks fab.
December 6th, 2010  
Fantastic. Love the little Suise villages scatterred throughout the mountains. We would ski from one town to another and find a hut along the way for some gluvine. Have you had any yet? Warm muled wine, a must try.
December 6th, 2010  
Wow - you must feel like so far away from home. Do you get a little homesick sometimes during such a long journey? I've never been away longer than a couple of weeks. Beautiful photo!
December 6th, 2010  
What a beautiful picture!
December 6th, 2010  
This is beautiful
December 6th, 2010  
So beautiful!! You both are so lucky to get to see this:) Thank you for sharing.
December 6th, 2010  
Beautiful, I've always wanted to go to Switzerland, but Tony doesn't like mountains, or snow!!
December 6th, 2010  
Amazing shot.
December 6th, 2010  
Great shot! Beautiful city with a lot of snow! Hope you aren't freezing :)
December 6th, 2010  
Beautiful....!
December 6th, 2010  
Oh my gosh! This is so picture-postcard-ish! Gorgeous shot! It's so hard to imagine all the drizzly skies when looking upon all that snow, though. Love reading about your trek into the wilds with Ken. :-)
December 6th, 2010  
I'm glad you are willing to walk in the cold and snow. It would be a very limited experience if you were only willing to go out on warm sunny days! What a beautiful scene this is. Can't wait to see all your photos. I'm assuming you'll post batches on flickr or some such site?
December 7th, 2010  
That sounds so beautiful! It looks gorgeous from your photo but your description is so great!
December 7th, 2010  
I cannot believe the view, and the mountains are gorgeous. I can imagine it must be cold, but there you need to go out and about if you want to get those magnificent shots. I am certain you have seen some breathtaking views. A great photo.
December 7th, 2010  
beautiful
December 7th, 2010  
Wonderful shot!
December 7th, 2010  
What an amazing view!
December 7th, 2010  
beautiful!
December 7th, 2010  
Oh My !!! :-O .. How 'absolutely' gourgeous !!! :-D
December 7th, 2010  
gorgeous!! i just love the snow and the mountain!
December 7th, 2010  
Amazing shot.
December 7th, 2010  
This is so beautiful! I'm confused ~ are you visiting or do you live in Switzerland?
December 7th, 2010  
This looks like it could be a postcard.
December 7th, 2010  
@jomarie We're on a trip with friends and staying in Switzerland this week. Home is Southern California. Since we're new to following one another, I can see why that was confusing!
December 7th, 2010  
Beautiful!
December 7th, 2010  
Beautiful!! The town sounds like a perfect place to celebrate Christmas.
December 8th, 2010  
Great shot, I love your photos of Switzerland, can't wait to go there myself next year.
December 9th, 2010  
Hi Louise. I just read all about your day and I'm enjoying the pictures of
Lauterbrunnen. myself I have never had the opportunity to visit Switzerland even when I was still living in Germany. it looks so beautiful and very picturesque. will stop in again when time allows .I guess you haven't had time to see my pictures lately and that is understandable as you follow so many people and won't come across me as I'm not one of them. just wanted you to know that I posted some of the Candy houses (Decemer 5th) as I told you I might around Saint Nicholas Day. please continue enjoying your vacation.
December 10th, 2010  
This is an amazing landscape. I love the change of line and texture. Have a great time in Paris :)
December 10th, 2010  
I love that the loud cracks are icicles breaking off...and not gun shots :)
December 11th, 2010  
That is just stunning!
December 11th, 2010  
Magnificent Louise
December 13th, 2010  
sounds amazingly gorgeous...if that doesn't put you in the christmas spirit, i don't know what would!
December 14th, 2010  
What a picturesque Swiss landscape! The best place to relax and let nature works its magic on you!
December 15th, 2010  
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