We are moving to the beautiful Switzerland. We checked out from hotel early in the morning. Too early that we encounter several drunks along the way. We reached the bus station and nearly miss our bus to Orly! That was some adrenaline rush. Bus tickets can be purchased at the machine. We were lucky to hop in the bus just in time.

We were flying with EasyJet for all inter-flights. Verdict? It was great for a no-frills airline. Airport security in Europe are pretty strict. They take my stuff out just because I have a pen inside on my backpack. You have to segregrate your items in different trays. Yes, imagine how long it takes. Having done research, I always put the items to be separated at the top so it will be easier. For readers out there, in Malaysia, the airport security is not as strict as in Europe.

Just like other budget airlines, they offer sale of food and drinks onboard. While the smell of coffee temp me, I choose to sleep during the 1 hour plus flight to Geneva. The view was stunning as you passed above the French and Swiss Alps. Truly, magnificent. We were arriving at Geneva and I noticed the airport is in the middle of the valley of mountains. Gulp! And they descend to rapidly and steeply and it made my heart jump! Not only that, they do a sharp U-turn while descending due to the runway location. I almost had a nervous breakdown – we landed safe and sound.

Alps

We picked up our rental car and Dila has to drive 3 times around the parking so she can get used to driving on the opposite side of the road. We venture out to Interlaken via the Swiss highway. Me and Su? Sleep all the way until a rest stop 1 hour from Interlaken.

VW Golf. Kereta ni paling murah kat Swiss

Highway to Heaven

Made a quick toilet break, buy snacks and continue our journey to Interlaken. Interlaken is a small charming town – small enough you can walk to the centre. We made a stop at the train station to buy our Jungfraujoch Top of Europe tickets. Checked in the hotel, have lunch and rest a bit before venturing out.

Interlaken means between lakes – the town is located between Lake Brienz and Thun. We took the car and began to explore the lake. On our way, the houses, the fields in Interlaken offers a charm that continue to linger in our hearts. The traditional house with their family names placed on top of the doorway and the lake of course. We finally found a parking spot – let’s face it, we did not plan an exact place to stop. This moment is truly a “not all who wander are lost” moment. We stopped at a small lakeside residence that is beautiful. They have cottages on the lake side with a beautiful backdrop of the Alps. Subhanallah!!!! Heaven on earth. We chase cats, take photos, have short strolls before heading to Lauterbrunnen.

Swiss traditional house

A village

Lake Brienz with Su

Aare River by our hotel

CB wants to survey the Lauterbrunnen station so we can estimate the journey there for tomorrow’s excursion. The beauty made us speechless. The valley, the rustic charm, the grand view was truly amazing. It was a quick round trip before we went back to the hotel to rest and eat.