28 DEC 2013 - On our way home from Switzerland, we decided to spend an unexpectedly warm and sunny day in Lucerne. The clear sky made for an impressive view of Lake Lucerne and the Alps.
Lucerne, Switzerland
The lake is just crystal clear. The kids enjoyed watching the birds and fish. Eli even took a few moments to pose for a picture. Impressive.
The boardwalk around the lake is nice even in December. The kids really enjoyed the stairs down to the lake, the parents... not so much. We were just happy no one fell in.
A short walk from the shore is a famous carving designed by
Bertel Thorvaldsen called "The Lion." It was completed in 1820 in commemoration of a number of Swiss guards who were killed during the French Revolution protecting the French aristocracy.
The Chapel Bridge, seen here, is perhaps one of the most famous landmarks in Lucerne. It was initially erected in the 14th century and has been re-built many times over. We enjoyed walking over it although there are a lot of creepy paintings full of talking skeletons and beheaded people. The middle ages were tough.
Eve: Guess what happened to Kjersti and Eli?
Dad: What?
Eve: I locked them in the tower. Hee, hee. Funny huh!?!
Dad: You're in big trouble Eve!
Eve: Just kidding! Tricked ya... again!
Dad: I'm glad I can be the butt of all your jokes.
Eve: Dad, did you just call yourself a butt?
Dad: (sigh).
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