10 Nov 2010: Day 6 - Switzerland (Bern/Luzern/City Tour)

We depart on a scenic jouney from Bern to Engelberg early in the morning. The original plan is to take cable car ride up to Mt. Titlis for a panoramic view at 10,000 feet above sea level. Unfortunately, that place is closed for renovation works, so we end up taking a train ride up to Mt Pilatus.

I am famished by the time we reach the top of the mountain. Hubby and I decide to take light meal at the only restaurant there before proceeding to climb the mountain and take pictures. The capuccino is good but the food, as usual, is too salty for our tastebuds.

After visiting Mt Pilatus, we continue our journey to Luzern, one of Europe's most picturesque city. The highlight of Luzern sightseeing is the Lion monument, carved from limstone cliff to commemorate the bravery of the Swiss Guards during the French Revolution.

Finally, we are at leisure to shop for fine swiss products such as chocolates, music box, swiss knives and watches, or to stroll through the streets of fine 15th and 16th century houses.

We spend the night in Hotel Ameron Flora.