Climb Every Mountain.....

The kid says....Terry and I traveled to Zermatt today by train to see the Matterhorn.  It's hard to describe in words what I saw once we reached the snow covered top.  It was BREATH TAKING!!  The sun was out, the sky was blue, and we could see all the mountain tops except for the Matterhorn.  It had a big white cloud that lingered around the top while we sat and watched it. But I didn't mind.  It was still beautiful!   Breathing the air was so refreshing.  What a difference between the hustle and bustle of Paris and the quiet, peacefulness of the mountains.  I would go back in a heart beat!
Gimpy says..... We did laundry and went shopping.  I got to ride in Julia's car with the top down! We sped down the mountain, up the mountain, around the mountain. ..... all around the town.  And then I folded clothes.  By the way, Chunky is doing my portion tonight.
Chunky says....  I love the Matterhorn.  I plan on getting a hotel room next trip and just watching the mountain as it goes through the day.  Sheri said we didn't have to do things that I've (we've) already done.  Problem is, I love seeing the Matterhorn!  I don't care if I have seen it four times...or five...or fifty.  It is always an awe inspiriing sight.  Same with the Eiffel Tower.   And Paris.  And Normandy.  And the Grand Canyon.  And Lake Superior.
  So here's a few pictures from the day.  Granted, the mountain was playing peek a boo and won, but it was still wonderful!!

Riding the train to Zermatt

The mountain is beautiful

And so are the valleys

This is a snow shed, to keep snow off the tracks

Our train approaching the snow shed....no trees!!

Plenty of people out hiking

Direction signs point the way

Glacier fields near the Matterhorn

Checking out the map

Sheri and the Matterhorn, cloud covered in the background

The snow was really deep

Getting the good shot

Almost the whole mountain peeked out.

Not my thumb, engineer's head

Which way should we go??