Heather Lucier Stanley

For lunch, several in the group descended to Mürren to eat at the Hotel Alpenruh Restaurant. The food was excellent. I had a small bowl of lentil soup with goat cheese for 12 American dollars. The food in Switzerland is expensive; on the mountain, it is even more expensive. One person in the group ordered more food than she could eat and shared her hearty traditionally Swiss meal with those of us who had only ordered soup.

This restaurant does not take credit cards; if you go, bring Swiss Francs with you.

The purpose of my trip to Switzerland was to visit many hotels and ski areas in Grindelwald, Wengen, and Interlaken to propose to Austin Skiers a ski trip for the 2012-2013 ski season. Holidaze sponsored the familiarity (FAM) trip.

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During my time in Switzerland, I saw many majestic mountains. On top of the Schilthorn, I was cold. The view was spectacular and peaceful. I have learned that starring at beautiful scenery is calming.

I appreciate the escape from the hustle and bustle of the 21st century. I know this is why I like to find remote areas at ski resorts to ski. Alan and I find ski runs where we are the only people: nature surrounds us. I imagine skiing in Switzerland would have a lot of that type of skiing. There is so much to ski.

The purpose of my trip to Switzerland was to visit many hotels and ski areas in Grindelwald, Wengen, and Interlaken to propose to Austin Skiers a ski trip for the 2012-2013 ski season. Holidaze sponsored the familiarity (FAM) trip.