Switzerland 2018 - Day 3

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This is day 3 of my Swiss vacation from September 2018. I had spent the last 2 nights in Zermatt, but on this morning after another incredible breakfast buffet at the Parkhotel Beau Site it was time for me to pack-up and head to the train station to catch the famous "Glacier Express". Before I leave the Parkhotel Beau Site I took some photos of my room and some of the common areas. It is a great hotel that has everything you could want plus an incredible view of the Matterhorn (when clouds don't ruin videw). Some how I managed to book a classic single room for 2 nights for only CHF $214 on Booking.com. That in my opinion is a great deal. As you can see in my photos, I have a very large room with a tub and a shower. I did not have a chance to use the pool or hot tubs but they looked very inviting. There are no regular vehicles in Zermatt, all vehicles are electric so everyone pretty much walks or rides bikes to get around. I found it to be a very walkable town.
I am looking forward to returning to Zermatt and I hope to stay at Parkhotel Beau Site again.
Now I am off to catch the "Glacier Express" to head out across Switzerland on the world's slowest "express" train.
When I was around 12 years old I caught a special on public television that featured the Glacier Express and after watching that special I thought that maybe someday I will ride that train, this is the day I get to ride it!!!
Typically the Glacier Express travels between Zermatt and St Moritz, 2 of Switzerland's famous ski resort towns. I will only be taking the Glacier Express to Filisur, which is my next destination. Filisur is next to one of the major accomplishments connected to this railroad, the Landwasser Viaduct.
The Landwasser Viaduct is a arched-bridge crossing a valley and then going directly into the face of a mountain. This bridge is over 100 years old.
Hope you enjoy the video and thank you for taking time to watch it.
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Thank you,
Steve

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