Bern

Two Bear Cubs playing at Bear Park

     This weekend, I had the chance to visit the capital of Switzerland, Bern. It is about a two hour train ride away from Geneva. I met up with a friend, Sophie, who I met in San Diego, but she lives in Zurich. She was my tour guide for the afternoon, which was great because I do not speak Swiss-German. We spent our afternoon eating Italian food for lunch. Then walking around the center of the village. We wandered over to the Bear Park which was located next to the river Aare. The Bear is the iconography of Bern, also seen on the canton's flag. After checking out the bears, Sophie and I hiked up a hill to the Rose Gardens, which sadly at this time of year does not have many roses. We met up with one of her friends who lives near the city of Bern. I thought Bern was a charming city and it was a great opportunity to explore another part of Switzerland. Thanks Sophie!

Federal Palace of Switzerland

Cool statue on the street

Zytglogge Bernese German for "Time Bell"

Albert Einstein's house

Sophie and I on the bridge crossing the River Aare

View from the Rose Gardens