Finally Here!
After months of anticipation, I’m finally here!
One long airplane ride and four trains later, I arrived at Grindelwald and stepped off the train to take in the views of the Alps around me. I couldn’t help but notice how hot it was. Not exactly the cool weather of a mountain town I was expecting. Switzerland is experiencing record heat this summer, much like the rest of the world (more on this later).
I am staying at a campsite while here, and my gracious host was nice enough to pick me up at the train station and show me around town and the campsite. I’m actually “glamping” in a 1960’s caravan and it is one of the most adorable things I have ever seen. I also have amazing views just outside the door.
My home away from home while in Grindelwald.
View of the Alps from my campsite.
Closer view of the glacier in the valley outside my campsite. Also my destination for tomorrow.
The afternoon ended with a giant rainstorm, so I took the opportunity to catch up on all the sleep I missed over the last two days. 14 hours later (yes, I was exhausted), I’m up and checking out the hiking map, and plotting my course for the day.
I will report back later how my first hike went.
PolarTREC Poppy
Poppy is eating breakfast with me and helping my figure out which trail to tackle today.
PolarTREC Poppy helping me checkout the hiking map so we both have an idea of where we are going tomorrow.
Haiku of the Day
Guest author, my friend Maria Luisa, wrote this haiku for me.
Leaving on a plane
Going to see the glaciers
I love rocks and ice
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