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A Happy Solo in Mt. Pilatus
For a confirmed chocoholic like me, Switzerland will always be synonymous with that velvety, scrumptious, stress-busting treat from the confectionery gods.
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| Our dessert of Swiss Chocolate Brownie served at the Queen Victoria |
And Switzerland is also synonymous with stunning landscapes especially the Alps which I have been dreaming of capturing through my lenses.
Charming as they were, the Swiss cities we visited paled in comparison to the majestic vistas of their countryside. So, it was a dream come true for me to have an alpine adventure in Mt. Pilatus, a mountain massif, part of the Emmental Alps, overlooking Lucerne.
In Alpnachstad, we were greeted by the image of a playful dragon called PILU. The logo was a nod to the myths that have surrounded Pilatus since the Medieval times. Legend has it that dragons inhabited the mountain’s crevices in days of yore.
The ride up to Pilatus Kulm, the summit, was exhilarating. We climbed the sheer mountainside on a cogwheel train over the world’s steepest railway. The glass panels of the train provided an unimpeded view of the Alps.
Earlier, when we got off the bus, I was worried that the autumn weather will not allow us to enjoy the scenery. It was dark, gloomy and cold. But as we reached the top, above the clouds, the sun was radiant. I was even surprised to see some guys sunbathing with their shirts off while our tropical bodies were wrapped in thick jackets.
There are a number of things to do in Mount Pilatus other than sunbathing above the clouds:
Stay the night in historic Hotel Pilatus-Kulm which was built in 1890 and has hosted notable guests like Queen Victoria
Marvel at the alpine scenery from the viewpoint
Take the panoramic Dragon Ride Aerial Cableway
Walk the Dragon Path to the caves.
Dine like royalty beneath classic chandeliers
Buy pasalubong from the souvenir shop.
The ride down was more breathtaking. Thick, pearly white clouds created the illusion of a lake nestled between the peaks. It was the perfect image to cap my alpine adventure above the clouds.
