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2 October 2000 - Monday
Interlaken, Switzerland
Morning at the Hotel Hirschen
We arose the next day to low clouds and light drizzle, the perfect
morning to cuddle up under the big down comforter. We had our
customary hearty breakfast and planned out our day.
Unfortunately the weather did not warrant to travel to the tops of the
surrounding Alps for viewing the countryside. So we opted to tour
Interlaken and the close vicinity as we noticed many beautiful countryside
manors.
Giessbach, Switzerland
Touring Giessbach Falls
We drove up to Giessbach Falls (the infamous spot of where Sherlock
Holmes met his death!) There was a magnificent waterfall and hiking
trails for miles. Unfortunately the weather was not cooperating and
we did not take very long hikes.
However, at the base of the water fall, was a 4-star hotel that
overlooked the lake and the waterfall. It was a beautiful piece of
architecture that had been preserved to the tee. We explored this hotel
and decided to have lunch out on the enclosed veranda overlooking the
waterfall. The lunch and the scenery was second to none.
Brienz, Switzerland
After lunch we then drove to a place called Ballenberg. This was
referred to us by the manager/owner of the Inn. It was hundreds of
acres of recreated villages, buildings, barns, shops, etc. that reflected
certain periods of time and location of Swiss history. We spent hours here
and probably only covered 1/7 of the entire estate. Andy played an
antique piano, we fed the barnyard animals. It really was a slice of what
life was like back then, truly fascinating.
Again, we returned back to our inn - it was fairly late in the
afternoon and I had a chill to the bone. I showered and warmed up as Andy
continued with the tradition of the bottle of champagne before dinner.
This was to be our last night. It was sad to think that our trip was
coming to an end so quickly, but I was somewhat excited to return to the states,
as a united "force", Mr. and Mrs. Morris, and begin our lives together
forever. In love, sharing the same dreams and interests, Andy would be my
partner now and always. I could not help but smile and thank God how lucky
I was to have him in my life, my best friend, my partner, my love.
