So I hopped a 2-hr train (or rather 4 trains and 1 bus) to Wasserauen in the Appenzellerland to go hiking today. And it was worth every minute of the trip.
Yeah, I'm wearing a T-shirt. It was probably 60 or 65-degrees, even at elevation (while at one point I lost the trail in the snow). Meanwhile, in my backpack I had a thermal, down vest, fleece, rain shell, hat, and gloves. Probably the most prepared for cold weather I have ever been on a day hike. I ended up needing the layers while waiting for my train back to Zurich.
This is a prehistoric cave, which has been excavated. Apparently the stone age Swiss hunted brown bears. There was an education display in the reconstructed hermit's hut on the other side of the cave, but since it was all in German, and I was more focused on the scenery, I really don't know all the details.
This is the view looking back at the famous pastoral lands of Appenzellerland. I was reading on a bench as a farmer fertilized nearby, and I can tell you, that greenery comes at a "fragrant" price.
Yeah, I'm wearing a T-shirt. It was probably 60 or 65-degrees, even at elevation (while at one point I lost the trail in the snow). Meanwhile, in my backpack I had a thermal, down vest, fleece, rain shell, hat, and gloves. Probably the most prepared for cold weather I have ever been on a day hike. I ended up needing the layers while waiting for my train back to Zurich.
This is a prehistoric cave, which has been excavated. Apparently the stone age Swiss hunted brown bears. There was an education display in the reconstructed hermit's hut on the other side of the cave, but since it was all in German, and I was more focused on the scenery, I really don't know all the details.
This is the view looking back at the famous pastoral lands of Appenzellerland. I was reading on a bench as a farmer fertilized nearby, and I can tell you, that greenery comes at a "fragrant" price.
OMGZ! That looks amazing. You lucky swiss lady, you.
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