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So beautiful again! Did you know one of the Heidi movies was filmed (partially) in Grevasalvas?
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Day 28: Sils Maria The forecast was for a sunny day, but we did have a mixed bag of sun, cloudy skies (quite moody) and then a bitterly cold, wet and windy turn. Then lovely sunshine again... Took a one way horse drawn carriage to Fex Valley, to the end stop at the Hotel Fex. We used the Omnibus which has a set timetable and fare was 20 CHF each. It’s a gentle, peaceful, slow ride through this gorgeous valley, passing farms, a few hamlets, and meadows, river, mountains and glacier ahead. There are many options for walking and biking, ‘Engadiner’ had suggested the nearby Alp Muot Selvas for lunch, which we will do one day...but this time, we walked the road back (one uphill trail we tried was a bit rough on the knees). So beautiful. The clouds leave an ever changing pattern of light on the hills, and it just feels serene. We enjoyed our picnic lunch on a bench in the sun. We passed through the gorge back to Sils Maria just as the rain came down. |
Yes, Ingo, I read that. Loved that walk! |
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A car free valley https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...2879048b0.jpeg Platte https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...825f579b0.jpeg Frescoes in the tiny church https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...ba2277041.jpeg Church in Crasta https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...d301f3838.jpeg Towards the glacier https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...f93657a41.jpeg Car free valley https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...1c756bc5b.jpeg It’s a dog’s life https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...1dd9f8bbb.jpeg Easy strolling https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...a4003508c.jpeg Dramatic cliffs https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...d8dd974af.jpeg So beautiful https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...9100c5c46.jpeg Fex Valley https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...aa65ace1c.jpeg Fex Valley https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...a6a05e59f.jpeg Tiny looking hotel |
One of my favourite places in the world. Btw, the hiking trail from the Furtschellas cable car top station to Hotel Fex goes via that "dramatic cliff" (named "Marmore" - a fantastic viewpoint) on two of your pictures. Looks challenging, but is really easy. We saw and heard marmots each time we hiked that trail.
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I love the Val Fex. So incredibly peaceful!! Glad you went there...and I am jealous. We won't be in Sils this summer.
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Your pictures are gorgeous! I am going to have to map out where you have been so that I can plan my trip. You have totally convinced me to go. Thank you and I love your pictures!
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Ingo, we nearly did that walk :) Hambagahle, I guess a virtual trip to Sils will have to do for you then. Lake Thun is lovely, though, and we passed through Gunten, it does look very pretty. Enjoy that trip. Sberg, hope you get to Switzerland, too. |
Adelaidean, if you could do me a favour, please? There was an apartment block built across the street from Hotel Edelweiss, where you stay. I haven't seen it (yet) but am afraid it might have been built on the grounds of the small garden right by the river that belongs to Hotel Edelweiss. Could you maybe take a photo of the situation and post it? I would owe you a glass of Bündner Pinot Noir ;-)
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Ingo, apologies, am now in Zurich...I don’t think I have any photos in that direction, but I did walk across the little bridge past that apartment block yesterday. |
Day 29: Sils Maria to Zürich CHF 34 each (Supersaver Ticket) Our bus today was 10 minutes late, we only just made the St Moritz train. Had originally considered stopping in Rapperswil for a wander on the way, but after a month, we were ready to just simplify things and get to Zürich. Happy to wander around the old part of town anyway. Such a contrast, of course - seemed so noisy and busy. And the designer stores, kind of fascinating, after Sils with its sports stores and local produce (eg cheeses). We booked the Hotel St Josef in Zürich again, like the location, the breakfast, the rooms. And can get dinner on site. We have a 12 hour flight ahead, then an 18 hour layover in Singapore, then a 7 hour flight (overnight flight, so no sleep). This is the worst part. A few random shots of Zürich... |
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This was a very relaxing holiday. No frenetic schedules or a fear of ‘missing anything’. Had a general idea of what we wanted to do, and let the weather and our mood dictate how that flowed. One thing we agreed we would do differently: no 2 night stays. We prefer to ‘settle in’ to a location, find a favourite cafe, get familiar with transport. So, likely just pick 5-7 night stays next time. Thanks again to all who helped me refine my itinerary, the generosity of strangers is fantastic. Having said that, some of you have also messaged me with even more suggestions, and I feel like I’ve made friends. So grateful :) |
It's over? Ah man....
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I cannot believe that month is already over! I like your travel style, just like my own. Have a safe trip home!
No problem about the situation in Sils. I guess I'll have to go and see myself ;-) |
Thanks so much for the great "live" report and wonderful pictures. It brought back such fond memories of my time living in Suisse Romande, travelling about, and being pushed by seniors as they raced up the hiking trails.
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Originally Posted by Adelaidean
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Ingo, we nearly did that walk :) Hambagahle, I guess a virtual trip to Sils will have to do for you then. Lake Thun is lovely, though, and we passed through Gunten, it does look very pretty. Enjoy that trip. Sberg, hope you get to Switzerland, too. |
Originally Posted by Ingo
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Adelaidean, if you could do me a favour, please? There was an apartment block built across the street from Hotel Edelweiss, where you stay. I haven't seen it (yet) but am afraid it might have been built on the grounds of the small garden right by the river that belongs to Hotel Edelweiss. Could you maybe take a photo of the situation and post it? I would owe you a glass of Bündner Pinot Noir ;-)
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Hambagahle, thank you for this info. Yes, I know there is very little room on the Edelweiss side of the river, just for their small garden, and yet, you never know ... I am happy to know it still exists and the apartment building is on the other side of the river. Thanks again!
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