The Swiss Alps Glacier Weekend

The last weekend in June we headed to the Valis area to enjoy some fresh Swiss mountain air.  Along the way we saw our first glacier, the Rhone. It was amazing to see how much it has receded.  1300 meters in the last 120 years. We rented a Swiss chalet home in the village of Rosswald, a beautiful skiing village perched precariously on the mountain side and mostly accessed by gondola. The home was solid wood from floor to ceiling and surrounded by the most amazing views of the Alps.  We enjoyed hiking around and watching the girls play on the playground. The sunset was incredible followed by two amazing starry night. On day 2 we spent our time at a great outdoor pool, in Brig.  The following day we explored the mountain village of Bettmeralp and took the gondola up to the Aletsch glacier, the largest glacier in the Alps.  This was a world heritage site and was actually 3 glaciers joining together in this one spot.  It was interesting to learn about the Glacier flees that survive on the coldest surface of the world.  No way am I going to lick that ice!

The Rhone Glacier situated between the Grimsel and Furka Pass.

My 2 sweeties in a field of Lupine

Exploring around.

A playground with a view!

Picture perfect.

Enjoying a great dinner outside.

This wooden statue of an Alp Horn Blower greeted us as we entered Rosswald.

The gondola ride from Bettmeralp to the Aletsch Glacier.

Mighty man on mountain.

The Parkin's a top the Aletch glacier.

The Matterhorn in the far distance.

Climb the mountains and get their good tidings.  Nature's peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees.  The winds will blow their own freshness into you, and the storms their energy, while cares will drop off like autumn leaves.  ~John Muir