Great time in Zermatt

Published on 2008-6-22 by Michael Stanton

We had an awesome trip! We stayed in the Haus Ascott, had a nice apartment where, shocked by the high prices in Switzerland, we resolved to cook every meal. This turned out to be one of the most fun things. Kris invented a dish with chicken wrapped in bacon. Mmm. Lots of red peppers and onions too. Man it was good. Had many adventures with the boys, including a long hike down a mountain ('bout 500 feet elevation descent, not too shabby for 3 year olds I think).

Solo hike log

First a 45 minute jog in Chur, Switzerland, going up from our pension on trail that reminded me of Tiger Mountain. Some views of snowy peaks eventually attained. Then, 3 hikes in Zermatt. First a "blitz" up to the best view point of the Matterhorn I know. Down another way to a hut with cake. Then on the same valley wall further south, in some clouds. Circled around to the same hut. Finally, a late afternoon hike up to the Schwarzsee from town. Tried to reach the Hornlihuette, but too much wet, sliding snow turned me back a few hundred meters from it. Still a great hike in good weather with sunset on the way down.

Finally, did the Munich half-marathon "off the couch" (at least, no running training). It kind of hurt! Came in at 1 hour 59 minutes!