Geneva Photologue

Interlaken is only about 2.5 hours away from Geneva, but it’s entirely different. It’s German Switzerland (Geneva is French); however, it seemed that American English was the language of choice. Interlaken is located between two lakes and surrounded by Swiss Alps. Consequently, it is very popular among all sorts of crazy people who enjoy white water rafting, paragliding, skydiving etc.

The city itself is pretty small; most of the buildings are wooden. Donkeys (or donkey-ponies, a Swiss version of donkeys) are the main means of transportation.

People of Interlaken have a weird cow fetish - as you can see from the photos, cow sculptures (and pictures) were everywhere. Didn’t see any cows walking down the streets, though; it must have been off-season.

Guests of Interlaken - the ones that are not impressed by cows - are welcome to enjoy Hooters. I was craving some chicken wings, but the boys opted for Italian instead. German Swiss make the best lasagna I’ve ever tasted!

We had plenty of time before we had to be back for our adventure so we drove to Lauterbrunnen to see the waterfall. I apologize in advance for posting dozens of pictures of the same thing, but I was entirely fascinated by it... We couldn’t get too close to it; it was on someone’s private property. Can you imagine having a waterfall in your back-yard?

srah said on Monday, June 6, 2005 at 10:32 AM about Cow #1

French cows say "beuh."

srah said on Monday, June 6, 2005 at 10:34 AM about Sculpture

Is it a stylized cow?

srah said on Monday, June 6, 2005 at 10:35 AM about Waterfall

Oh, YOU were there, too?

srah said on Monday, June 6, 2005 at 10:36 AM about Waterfall

srah said on Monday, June 6, 2005 at 10:38 AM about Caves

Didjoo see any?

srah said on Monday, June 6, 2005 at 10:43 AM about Alpine flowers

I like it!

srah said on Monday, June 6, 2005 at 10:46 AM about Perfect goat for the perfect country

Or maybe these are the ones that go "beuh."

srah said on Monday, June 6, 2005 at 10:46 AM about So cute!

ACK! My brain melted from teh cute!

srah said on Monday, June 6, 2005 at 10:48 AM about Do I look like a farm girl?

You look like a tourist standing in front of farm animals. Sorry.

apete said on Monday, June 6, 2005 at 11:51 AM about So cute!

I want a bell like that...along with a trip like you are on.

O said on Monday, June 6, 2005 at 11:52 AM about So cute!

You know, you are always welcome to come over :)

apete said on Monday, June 6, 2005 at 12:56 PM about Waterfall

So these photos just made me go check airfare and the cheapest I could get was 1145 with is about 1K too much. Damn!

apete said on Monday, June 6, 2005 at 12:57 PM about Flags

That isn't very neutral!

apete said on Monday, June 6, 2005 at 12:58 PM about So cute!

Smuggle me back some cheese!

O said on Monday, June 6, 2005 at 1:03 PM about Waterfall

Damn! Oh well, you can always come visit once I move here after SI.

Erika said on Tuesday, June 21, 2005 at 11:18 PM about Waterfall

Hi Olga! I just found your link from Noor's blog. Gorgeous pictures--you really have an eye. It looks like you're having a great internship / vacation. . .

jj said on Tuesday, June 28, 2005 at 9:59 AM about Waterfall

noice!