Feeling that yesterday more than satisfied our desire to hike the Swiss Alps (and the fact that our legs probably couldn't handle any more), we all decided to hang around Balmer's for the first part of the day. I made some breakfast in the guest kitchen and then hung out with Drew and Kristian as they whittled their walking sticks from yesterday with a bread knife. I spent the beginning of the afternoon talking with Stephanie and the boys and then met two America...

After fueling up for the day on the pitiful hostel breakfast, the five of us dropped by the co-op to pack a lunch for the hike. Stocked up on bread, cheese, meat and chocolate milk, we caught the bus to the beginning point of what would turn out to be one of the most epic days of my life. The first hour or so, we passed through little towns as we worked our way up into a valley nestled between towering mountain peaks. We followed along a river of milky blue water...

Time to hit the road again! I said goodbye to Myles, who was so awesome for letting me stay with him, and then I was on my way to Switzerland! The train went past some gorgeous scenery and the further it took me, the more excited I became. Eventually I reached the town of Interlaken which is nestled between the mountains and a glacial lake. Walking to my hostel, Balmer's, with the Alps in the background was an incredible moment. As soon as I got to reception, I m...