One of the more picturesque means of transportation that I can remember was going up the side of a mountain near Lugano, Switzerland on a gondola. It was silent except for the whirring sound of the machinery moving the gondolas. There was plenty of time to enjoy the changing view and I took lots of pictures. Although it was May when I had this adventure it was still chilly with traces of snow on the ground. Here is some of what I saw that day.
The sky seems so close
Keep looking around
View from the gondola
Where to go next…
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Meg Travels 
Beautiful pictures!
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Thanks – it was an amazing experience!
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Beautiful but scary if you’re driving the roads.
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I saw people going up the mountain on bicycles – that must have really been challenging!
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Impressive!
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Those mountains were breathtaking!
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Impressive… :-)
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I’ll never forget those views… :)
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What lovely mountain tops! You’re really high up in that gondola. Wow.
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It was quite a long way from the ground so I just looked ahead and not down!
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We visited Lausanne and Geneva several years ago. These mountains scenes are gorgeous!
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I think that the mountain views in Switzerland are simply fantastic!
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Absolutely beautiful photos, Meg!
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Thank you Shirley! I’ll always remember the loveliness of this scenery… :)
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What amazing views. ;)
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They are some of the prettiest that I’ve ever seen!
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Fabulous, Meg! I love your ski lift series, and the fact that your photographs and narrative had me swaying right up there with you.
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Thank you Elisa. It was quite an experience and the gondola ride was just as exciting as the views from the top!
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Beautiful collection of photos!
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Thank you so much – it was a day that I’ll always remember!
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Stunning views! What a wonderful adventure!
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I was really happy riding in a gondola and taking in that magnificent scenery!
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J’attends mes vacances d’été avec impatience à la vue de ce superbe panorama !
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Merci! I hope that your summer vacation is wonderful!
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The thrill of the mountains! Beautiful, Meg :)
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Thanks Jo! It was really amazing to be able to see all that from a gondola… :)
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Gorgeous, Meg. Brings back memories of the time I spent working in Grindelwald, Switzerland in the mid-70’s, seeing the Eiger out my window every day. Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh.
janet
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That must have been a marvelous experience! I think that would be something that you’ll always remember… :)
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Just lovely. I also remember the cow bells
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The sound of those bells is one of my favorite memories of Switzerland!
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Wow great photos. I hate heights but love the views, so I’m happy enjoying your scenic ride from ground level. ;)
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I’m so happy that you enjoyed the pictures! I tried not to look down while I was on that gondola… :)
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Your post is timely…we are preparing to take the Banff Gondola to the top of Sulphur Mountain. Beautiful photos.
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Thank you – your trip sounds wonderful and I’m looking forward to seeing your pictures!
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