Streams and Memorable Meadows

Around Engelberg were the finest mountain views - and in general the most beautiful scenery that we have seen. The day was beautifully sunny and Engelberg is almost completely surrounded by snowcapped mountains.

We walked a couple of miles along a stream, following a stream and a sign that promised a waterfall. The mountains were fabulous and the fields green and chock full of wildflowers. I decided to walk back and get the car while Brenda walked on ahead toward the promised waterfall.

Our impression was that the views around Engelberg were more rewarding than those on Pilatus - and much cheaper. June 3, 1967

Highway Alongside Lake Lucerne

We stopped on the way back to take a picture of the coast road - it is an engineering masterpiece. Rather than hew out large masses of rock, the road was built out over the water on girders in several places.

This was on the way back to Lucerne where we had camped after a memorable day on Pilatus and in the Engelberg valley. June 3, 1967

The Lion of Lucerne

When we returned to Lucerne we visited the Lion monument. This is a tribute to a heroic contingent of palace gaurds who defended an empty palace to the death, not knowing their sovereign had already fled. It certainly is one of the more memorable monuments I have ever seen. June 3, 1967