Lucerne, Switzerland: Day 2, part 3
Back from a short rest after visiting Mt. Rigi, we were ready for the last planned independent adventure in Lucerne - a sunset Lake Lucerne cruise. A couple from the tour group joined us. We took the bus from the hotel and stopped in Chapel Bridge. Seeing the Chapel Bridge in daylight was quite rewarding. Post office Train station in daylight Despite the initial confusion with the cruise ticket machine, we successfully got tickets for the 4 pm cruise, which meant we had an hour to kill. By a happy stroke of serendipity, a Christmas market stood right beside the port. What a great way to pass the time. Before the trip, I researched Christmas Markets and Lucerne did not say it was opening the market early. Unfamiliar treats were the first things we sought out. These are what my husband bought from that stall - magenbrot which is a Swiss and German type of gingerbread cookie. Friend went to line up for Swiss potato pancake, rosti. A variety of toppings c...
