1922 Europe Journal, Part 16: Jungfrau, Switzerland; Germany

Thursday, July 20, 1922

“We made the Jungfrau trip today. L. was not able to go, but she was feeling well enough for us to leave her. We left Interlaken at 8:45. After numerous changes, we reached the top of the mountain about 12:30. The scenery was wonderful all the way. The last 45 minutes of the trip was through a tunnel. At the end of the railroad is a restaurant where we had our lunch.  

Then we bought dark glasses and went out on the mountain. The sunlight on the snow was blinding. We had a guide to show us the ice cave and keep us in the path. The ice cave was beautiful. It was cut from the ice and lighted by electricity. Met J. K. and his father up there. Took pictures, watched the summer picnickers, etc. Took the train for Interlaken at 2:00. Reached home about 6:30. In the evening we went to the Kursall, where they had fireworks along with the music.”

[The Jungfrau is the third-highest mountain of the Bernese Alps. Peak elevation is 13,642 feet.]

Glacier on the Jungfrau

Swiss Cross on the Jungfrau

"Don't we look cold?"

Friday, July 21, 1922

“We got up at 6:00 this morning to be ready to start at 8:20 for Lindau [Germany], where we stay overnight on our way to Oberammergau. Changed at Berne, Zurich, and Romanshorn [Switzerland]. At the last we took a boat across Lake Constance. Had our passports stamped and baggage inspected on the boat.  It was a lovely day and the lake was beautiful.  

Reached Lindau [Germany] about 5:00.  Had dinner at 7:00 then went for a walk. Met Dr. and Mrs. Detroit with whom we had made acquaintance during the day on the train. Saw a strangely dressed young fellow with a guitar on his back. He was sitting on the steps writing postal cards. The doctor went up and spoke to him, then we got him to play and sing for us. He was joined by a companion and they sang several selections. They had lovely voices. The doctor gave him a [? type of money?], which he tried to refuse. After we had walked on for nearly half an hour, a small boy rode up behind us and began talking to us. Loraine could talk with him.  He said that the young singer wanted to thank us for the money. He told us that they were on their way to Oberammergau. The youngster said that he wanted to learn to speak English. We also met a young fellow from Madison. He tagged along with R. and W. and they were with him all evening. He is studying at Rush Medical. It is 11:00 and we have left a call for 5:00 in the morning."

[Lindau is a Bavarian town and an island on the eastern side of Lake Constance. It is connected by a road bridge to the mainland.]