Mt Rigi
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After a train ride most of the way
up Lucerne’s Mt. Rigi…
…there was still a steep ascent/descent
to attain its summit and return.
In my pre-teen years,
a fireman I never wanted to be,
I wanted to be an archeologist.
So when Pompeii was on our itinerary,
it would have taken a deluge
akin to the one that hit New York this week…
…to stop me from walking around the Pompeii ruins.
I think imminent wet weather may have
curtailed our guided tour
However, the worst of the rain held off
until we completed our inspection.
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Lens-Artist Photo Challenge Patti:...Keep-Walking
Lens-Artist Photo Challenge Leya:...Keep-Walking
Lens-Artist Photo Challenge Amy:…Keep-Walking
Lens-Artist Photo Challenge Tina:...Keep-Walking
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An example of a mammal is the Koala.
Hammers
At the summit of Mount Rigi,
Lucerne, Switzerland.
Burnt stubble in late summer.
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Perhaps not quite a Sculpture again this week,
but interesting just the same.
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A stone from Mt Emei in China sits
on top of Switzerland’s Mt Rigi…
…signifying the formation of a sister relationship
between the two mountains in 2009…
….located in China’s Sichuan Province and
Switzerland’s Cantons of Schwyz and Lucerne.
The stone exchange is a strong symbol designed
to strengthen the partnership between
Mt. Rigi and Mt. Emei.
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Sculpture Saturday
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I’m not sure why…
…mankind deems it necessary to endure strenuous walks
while carrying backpacks, when on vacation.
I do know why…I think.
Where else are we going to put our cameras,
medications of all varieties,
the wet weather/cold weather gear,
sunscreens, spare glasses,
bottle of water and so on??
Whether a long holiday,
a long weekend
or simply a day out in the sun…
..relaxing on and around Lake Lucerne
seems an ideal way to take a break.
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Our destination…the top of Mt Rigi,
overlooking Lake Lucerne….
A steep walk up to the peak…and harder
on the knees, going down.