Switzerland trip, day 4

We left Zug this morning and took the train to Lucerne, where we stored some of our bags so we didn't have to lug them around on our next adventure--going up to the top of Mt. Pilatus. We took a boat around Lake Lucerne to start our journey up the mountain. Unfortunately, bad weather struck, so our original idea of picnicking at a playground halfway up was scratched. But that didn't stop some of the group from deciding to hike up the rest of the mountain, instead of riding the cable car like normal people. The weather was so cold and windy at the top that Claire and I decided to bunker down in our room while others hiked around. Just to give you an idea of how windy it was, Claire's hair rubber band was literally blown out of her hair. The hikers finally arrived at the top, and we all enjoyed a wonderful dinner while the hurricane-force storm raged outside.

Here's a recreation of a picture we took the last time we were here--in 1993. L was shorter than me then....

Heading out to hike

Hmmm, which looks like more fun??

This:

Or this!

Our hotel

Exploring the caves

Thanks, H!!

OK, here's us at the beginning of dinner. Notice the weather outside:

This is what it was doing by the end of it: