zentrum paul klee

A rainy forecast sent us seeking something to do indoors at the Klee center. A great city, and less than a two hour drive, we haven't made a trip to Bern in over three years. We nearly went last weekend for my birthday, but there was too much sun not to spend the time in the mountains. Since we waited, we had company for the museum trip, a bit of wandering around the city, and sharing drinks (outside seating- happy face)!

winter hiking: grand cret (1702)

The cloud blanket is still (after about 2 weeks) stretched to fill all the spaces between the mountains, so it's another dark gray day in the valley. Luckily we don't have to go far to see the sun (I desperately need some sunshine). Today we got pedestrian passes to ride the telecabine above Crozet, strapped on our crampons, and went for a hike around the ski area and snowshoe trails in the Jura. I couldn't believe how warm it was in the sunshine, and how much blue sky there was above the clouds. We ate a picnic in the snow and fished the hike with a decent sunburn. Even though there is still time left in the ski season, I'm really antsy to get back to hiking...this helped. 

Snow angels...trying to cool down.

Lunchtime.

View from Grand Cret.

Shortcut (sliding on my butt).