GLACIER EXPRESS

Took the Glacier Express from Zermatt to St Moritz on what is claimed to be the ‘slowest express train in the world’.

This is one super incredible journey. The views are awesome but unfortunately the photos we took are marred by the train windows. To make matters worse (from a photography point of view) it was also raining for part of the trip. So, the photos on this post are not too good but should give a general ‘picture’ of the trip.

First few kilometres of the ride

Front of our train

Absolutely stunning views

Sorry about the reflections but what a view

The trip took a total of eight and half hours but was in first class so no hardship there. Also the windows are massive and run into the top of the train giving a truly panoramic experience.

When we arrived in St Moritz it was Sunday and most places were closed. First impression was ‘oops! We should have stayed in Zermatt’. However, the hotel is top of the range and we got ourselves bumped up to a junior suite for no extra charge.

Crappy sleeping area

Lounge/Sitting room

Marble bathroom

Added  to this up-grade we get breakfast thrown in, a full 3 course dinner on an evening of our choice, free transport throughout the area (which includes the mountain railways) and the room mini-bar thrown in for good measure.

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We received a crap e-mail this morning. The house has been broken into and the car keys nicked and the Ute stolen. Luckily all our friends are rallying round and helping, so we’re just saying ‘F*^# it! It’s not worth wrecking our holiday over it. I've got a VERY strong idea of who is behind it and when we return the low life scum-bag will find himself suffocated with his own foreskin!

I’ve managed to persuade Julie to go up the mountain on the funicular railway tomorrow so we can have a meal in the Eastern Alps’ highest restaurant. This is situated  at an altitude of some 3,303 m above sea level. Hopefully it will  be clear enough for photos and I’ll post a few pics on line.