Lucern and environs

Lucerne, was oh so hot. We didn't know about the European heat wave at this point, but fortunately we were by the cooling lake with its fast flowing water. An ideal spot for an evening Rösti.

We had a day in Lucerne before the main journey started and so we wandered the streets, across both of the wooden bridges and all through old town. I even found a shop where I could replace my Swiss Army knife, although this time I'd be getting a smaller one and would make sure to pack it in my hold luggage at the end of the trip.

We'd also looked at the steamers on the lake, knowing we'd be on one the next day as part of our journey an the St Gotthard Express. But today, we tried the local transport and used our special free transit cards to head along the banks of the lake to the improbably large national Swiss transport museum. Oh yes, and Chocolate exhibition, which gave us the impression of being inside the box of chocolates.

And maybe a chance to plan for the next day, as we crossed from northern Europe into the south.