The plan for my wife and I was to visit Paris for 2 days, then make a quick trip over to Switzerland, where we would stay with one of my students for 4 days and visit the mountains of Switzerland, then back to Paris for an extended stay of 11 days.
Day 1 of Switzerland, we went to Engelberg, where Mount Titlis is. This is a whole skiing paradise, with plenty of hotels and skiing facilities on the mountains.
Titlis Rotoair
Honestly I have always thought the Paris segment would be the major highlight, as that was our original idea - to visit Paris as tourists, and live like Parisians (we rented an apartment here instead of staying in hotels). It still is a major highlight, but thanks to the wisdom of my darling, who planned the entire trip, Switzerland really made an impact. In fact, to Michelle, it was the highlight of the trip.
The Swiss Alps
The reason? The magnificent Swiss alps, the likes of which can only be conceived and shaped by a Creator. God was so good to us, we gave us perfect weather for all 3 days of our mountain "expeditions" (no we didn't really climb any mountain per se :)). It was also my first time seeing snow and experiencing a real winter with snow!
Making our Mark
One small step for us (me actually, since I'm the one who hasn't experienced snow prior to this), one giant step for......uhmmm... nevermind :P
Mount Titlis
The weather was really good that day - we prayed for it as without good weather, the mountains could be covered by fog....
Another view of the mountains
Mountain Top
Skiers
Skiers preparing themselves...
Off They Go!
They really ski down great heights. I will have more pictures to show the heights they ski downslope - scary stuff!
Self Portrait
In french, they call it "auto portrait" :)
At the top
That's all for now. More photos soon of this out of this world experience!
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