Day 4: I Don`t Think You Understand That I Am 83

This is what Hans said to us after we asked him if he likes jumping off the diving board. Good answer.

Just call us the Lone Rangers. Today we walked for 2 and half hours uphill (both ways) with ELEVEN cows. We were warned to be careful of the cows "doing what we do in the bathroom."

Picture us leading a herd of cows uphill on a road, with cars, with full on tourist gear (cameras, camcorders and all). Now picture the cows running in the wrong direction, and us laughing and taking pictures while everyone else is chasing after the cows. It was a fun day.

After getting pooped and peed on, we were treated to delicious ice cream made from cows in the region. We were assured that the cows didn't make the ice cream themselves, rather, their milk was used to make it.

When we came back down the mountain, we asked Hans if he would join us for a swim in Brienzersee. Hans was very excited to swim in the 15 degree water (celsius, that is). We didn't know what we were in for. A few minutes later, we found Hans ready to go in his swimming shorts and bright blue robe, chest exposed and all. We walked down to the lake (practically in his front yard) and waited a while to soak up the sun before getting into the cold water. Finally, we stuck our feet in the water and were very close to not going in any further, but Hans jumped right in and began swimming around, so we ran into the lake up to our shoulders, and ran right back out.

It was a fun day, full of once in a lifetime experiences. Now we are waiting to see if anyone plans on making dinner tonight...if not, more bread and granola bars.

-J and C