Tuesday 28 August
A longer day today as we embark on our trip on the
Bernina Express Railway from Pontresina in Switzerland to Tirano in Italy and
return.
We have a breakfast at 07;00 and depart at 07:45.
Our train departs Pontresina at 10:09 so we need to be
smart away. I didn’t book the train before we left as Charly can always do it
for me and this way we can pick the best day weather wise. And today is a
lovely day.
We arrive in Pontresina at 09:30 after a gorgeous drive
through the Engadine Valley and parts of the Swiss National Park. Pontresina is
at the end of the valley very close to St Moritz.
Brian didn’t want to come on the train today so will
spend all day in Pontresina.
I pay for the tickets and we go and wait on out platform
for our train. It arrives just after 10:00 and is away bang on time at 10:09.
As ever the journey is glorious as we travel over the
Bernina Pass into Italy and arrive at our destination of Tirano at exactly
12:21, bang on time.
The journey is breathtaking in places as it winds its way
through the mountains and villages of the pass and actually on a couple of
occasions goes straight down the village streets while the cars have to wait!
There is a small square outside of the railway station
with a few cafes and restaurants scattered about. Hollie and I chose one across
from the station and both enjoyed a pizza. I think half the coach came here
because we seemed to recognise a few of the customers.
After our lunch we had a gentle stroll around the closed
shops stopping for a delicious ice cream en route! When in Rome and all that!!
I have warned everybody to be back in good time for our
14:50 departure back to Tirano and think I may have frightened them as they are
all back early! I’m pleased with that as the train wouldn’t wait for any late
comers.
It is another lovely ride back that always looks
different from the journey over. I manage to knock out a few zeds as I will be
driving the coach back to Nauders.
We arrive back in Nauders at 19:00 after a great day out.
After dinner we have a silly game of cards in the little
room, stubl, off the main lounge. There is myself, Brian, Deb, Luke, Sophie and
Dot playing some game Luke knows but seem to have more fun farting then
playing! It is all very childish and juvenile but funny!
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