On our second day at Gimmelwald, we were confused to visit Schilthorn Piz Gloria or not. Its where James Bond "In Her Majesty's Service" was filmed and was released in 1969. Piz Gloria is the name of the revolving restaurant in Schilthorn, near Murren at Bernese, Oberland, Switzerland. It is claimed to be the first revolving restaurant at 9,744 feet. We were so sure that the place is amazing.
From Gimmelwald, we took the cablecar to Murren. We shopped some food and drinks using their market bag. Enjoyed the view at the same time. Murren is kinda touristy. We decided not to go up to Schilthorn because its expensive, it's 85 francs/4,780 in peso back and forth. We can trek from Murren but we have no time anymore. Its our last day and it requires 4hours to reach the peak and 4 hours going down.
We took a train to Allmendhubel.
Just when we stepped out of the train, I was not in control, I took lots of photos. The place is breathtaking! Spectacular!
A nice restaurant stood there.
We sat on the bench, feel the mountain breeze, enjoy the views some more, appreciate God's creation and took more photos.
There we saw the Schilthorn peak and dreamed of it.
Schilthorn is near yet so far.
In our minds we will be back to climb the mountain. We just dont know when.
We left Allmendhubel and walked through their flower trail.
Wild flowers of different variety made the trail so lovable to walk. Photos, photos, photos...
We descended through the north face trail. I never knew that it was the North face trail until my friend told me. I cant believe it! We were on the north face trail! using a market bag not a backpack! Hahaha...
We passed another quiet village just below Schilthorn. What a place to live, so peaceful...
It was a long walk but easy trail. We passed an avalanche zone but sans snow because its summer. We saw an avalanche protection for the first time that are constructed with three legged wood that anchors downhill. They are installed in the parts of potential paths of avalanche to retard the snow to slide and prevent destruction of human life, animals and properties.
I was enjoying our trek at the same time learning. How blessed I am to visit the place. This part of the universe is still ecologically balanced, flocks of birds are flying, butterflies are sucking nectars, animals eat grass healthily, trees are green and air is fresh to breath.
As we descended lower and lower, we realized we were at Murren again.
As we continued trekking, we arrived at Gimmelwald contented but wishing for more days to stay but we have to leave the next day...
It was another day in paradise so I say.
One day will be back to witness the location of "In Her Majesty's Service", Schiltorn....
From Gimmelwald, we took the cablecar to Murren. We shopped some food and drinks using their market bag. Enjoyed the view at the same time. Murren is kinda touristy. We decided not to go up to Schilthorn because its expensive, it's 85 francs/4,780 in peso back and forth. We can trek from Murren but we have no time anymore. Its our last day and it requires 4hours to reach the peak and 4 hours going down.
In our minds we will be back to climb the mountain. We just dont know when.
We left Allmendhubel and walked through their flower trail.
As we descended lower and lower, we realized we were at Murren again.
It was another day in paradise so I say.
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