What a day this was. I realised that I have truly learnt to stop and stare!
This was my first time this year taking the Bernina train over the pass I was lucky enough to get into a very empty carriage with open windows - a rarity generally.
It was great to get a good view of the Morteratsch Gletscher. Sadly, it's disappearing quickly.
Arrival at the Bernina Pass never disappoints, and with weather like today, it was a breathtaking sight. First the lake before the dam
And then Lago Bianco afterwards. Both equally stunning.
I decided to walk to the next dam and back, as I so much prefer lakes to anything else. Great decision!
It didn't matter in which direction you looked, it was all spectacular. The colours of the rocks were so bright.
It was just fantastic everywhere.
18 million cubic metres of water in this lake apparently. I spent ages by the lake on my own just savouring the silence, the flowers and the beautiful scenery all around me. It was hard to leave.
Little pockets of wild flowers hung on the rocks, in the crevasses and amongst the grass.
I dragged myself away and headed down towards Poschiavo. It's been a while since I took this remarkable train and again the journey just amazed me. Glaciers
Turquoise waters in the deepest valleys
And pretty stone towns stretching out in the valley towards Italy.
Because the trip is a piece of engineering wizardry, I decided to go past Miralago to experience the remarkable viaducts and tunnels further down the valley. I stopped for an ice cream in this sadly neglected village. I had a wonderful conversation in Italian with a local lady who was bemoaning the fact that everything was closed and only 100-200 remained since COVID.
The viaducts were totally absorbing.
Then, back to Miralago, my accommodation. Wow, it was fabulous. I had booked the cheapest room and got given a little studio with everything I could possibly want..
You can see my little Romeo and Juliet balcony above the sun umbrella .
It was a phenomenal view from my beautiful window!
Is it possible to find a quieter and more beautiful spot for an Aperol spritz? It was surreal.
I'm so pleased I decided to eat at my lovely hotel. I sat on the terrace looking over the lake. No traffic except for an hourly train, tooting an eerie whistle as it came round the corner. I tried blueberry gnocchi with blueberry sauce and ricotta. It was fantastic. The bread basket had equally delicious thin, fried polenta.. Have to try both at home.
I am so pleased too that I decided to walk off my dinner as the sun set over the mountains.
Such amazing reflections in this beautiful lake.
What a view to wake Up to. Serenity plus.
The breakfast was extensive and fine. So many different types of bread, cheese, cereal and fruit, not to mention homemade jams. It was great to be able to sit outside too.
I walked to the left of the lake first, as I figured the other side would be shady later. Good move.
I was virtually alone on the track at first, which only got noisy once per hour as the red train wound its way around the lake.
These beautiful white(grey) horses were working together to ensure they could get rid of the flies on their faces with the other horse's tail.
What a magnificent view from the first tunnel.
This walk is perfect at any time of the day or year, but today the shade was very much appreciated.
Once again fabulous clusters of flowers all along the track.
The colours were unbelievably beautiful.
Shade! Great on a very hot day. Summer has certainly arrived!
Farewell to my wonderful accommodation.
A quick visit to Poschiavo where I planned to have lunch with Fred. Sadly, trains were delayed everywhere, so we only managed a quick catch up at the station. Lovely to see the family again, though.
Very unswiss today. Another long wait for my last train, as I missed the connection. Still, it gave me time to write this before I get back to Zuoz for a farewell dinner.
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