Innsbruck

Innsbruck is a lovely town. I got a little sick while I was there so I didn't get to do much but I was able to do some exploring.

I took the cable car to the top of the mountain. It is usually for skiing but in summer without the snow there are many walkers and tourists. The view was incredible (see the photo!) and I just sat and enjoyed sitting in the sun. It seems so perfect in some of these places and the people are so nice. Language hasn't been an issue at all. Most people speak English at least a little so if my German isn't clear enough I don't get into trouble.




I stayed in a fabulous hotel in the old city. I am starting to develop a habit of alternating between hotels and hostels but it is amazing how cheap some of these hotels are. I was able to find one which was only about $15 more than the hostel in Salzburg but it included breakfast and was really central.
















I included this photo because it is typical of the scenery of the train trip from Innsbruck to Bern. It was a four hour trip and most of the scenery looked like this!!

The train was a little late so I was a little late into Bern but I was there for two nights so it didn't really matter. I had a lovely time in Bern catching up with old friends and exploring familiar territory. I also rested because I was still recovering from the tummy bug. I watched the opening ceremony of the Olympics in the afternoon and cheered Australia when they walked on. I'm not homesick yet but it was nice to see some Australian faces!!

My time in Switzerland was over very quickly and Saturday morning I caught the train to Paris but more on that later...