Big Adventures, Little World

We were up bright and early to pack up our bags and tents, have another cold shower, have some breakfast and be on the road by 9AM. We made it off on time and started the long drive, with most people falling asleep, and The Da Vinci Code playing on the TV’s in the bus, which had been named Betsy. About 1PM we stopped for petrol, any snack we wanted and to have some lunch that had been prepared for us earlier. Again, our chef made some great food, and after a little stretch we were back on the bus for the second half of our trip to Switzerland.

Arriving in Switzerland was beautiful and truly had some of the most amazing views. We were staying at a campsite in a small town call Lauterbrunnen, as well as a couple of other groups from Topdeck as well which made for some great parties for the next two nights.  When we got to the campsite it was raining and we were given the option to upgrade to a dorm room instead of staying in the tents. Best 18 Swiss Francs I’ve ever spent. A group of us upgraded and it just made it that much easier not having to worry about setting up and taking down the tent. They also had hot showers available to us, and that was a great feeling after the cold showers of the past two days. The area of the campsite is so beautiful and very relaxing and serene. It is surrounded by mountains with waterfalls all coming down the sides of them straight into the clear stream. There was also another snow covered mountain as well, and although I didn’t get to go up and touch, I’ve now at least actually seen real snow.

We had a late dinner and then headed to the bar in the campsite with the other Topdeck groups where we had some local beer called Feldschlossen which wasn’t too bad at all. They also had this game in the bar where there was a big tree stump flat on the top and every stands around it and each had a nail hammered into it a little bit, and the object is to get it nailed in completely using what is like a big eyelet. It’s hard to explain so have a look at the photos. The first person to get it nailed all the way in gets a drink bought for them, by the last person to get it nailed in. I played and didn’t miss at all and after about 5 shots had it nailed in and won a free drink.