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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Beautiful pictures!
Thanks – it was an amazing experience!
Beautiful but scary if you’re driving the roads.
I saw people going up the mountain on bicycles – that must have really been challenging!
Impressive!
Those mountains were breathtaking!
Impressive… :-)
I’ll never forget those views… :)
What lovely mountain tops! You’re really high up in that gondola. Wow.
It was quite a long way from the ground so I just looked ahead and not down!
We visited Lausanne and Geneva several years ago. These mountains scenes are gorgeous!
I think that the mountain views in Switzerland are simply fantastic!
Absolutely beautiful photos, Meg!
Thank you Shirley! I’ll always remember the loveliness of this scenery… :)
What amazing views. ;)
They are some of the prettiest that I’ve ever seen!
Fabulous, Meg! I love your ski lift series, and the fact that your photographs and narrative had me swaying right up there with you.
Thank you Elisa. It was quite an experience and the gondola ride was just as exciting as the views from the top!
Beautiful collection of photos!
Thank you so much – it was a day that I’ll always remember!
Stunning views! What a wonderful adventure!
I was really happy riding in a gondola and taking in that magnificent scenery!
J’attends mes vacances d’été avec impatience à la vue de ce superbe panorama !
Merci! I hope that your summer vacation is wonderful!
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The thrill of the mountains! Beautiful, Meg :)
Thanks Jo! It was really amazing to be able to see all that from a gondola… :)
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
That must have been a marvelous experience! I think that would be something that you’ll always remember… :)
Just lovely. I also remember the cow bells
The sound of those bells is one of my favorite memories of Switzerland!
Wow great photos. I hate heights but love the views, so I’m happy enjoying your scenic ride from ground level. ;)
I’m so happy that you enjoyed the pictures! I tried not to look down while I was on that gondola… :)
Your post is timely…we are preparing to take the Banff Gondola to the top of Sulphur Mountain. Beautiful photos.
Thank you – your trip sounds wonderful and I’m looking forward to seeing your pictures!