Vaduz, Liechtenstein: A Quick Side Trip
We drove out of Lucerne in the rain and hit steady drizzle during the 1.5-hour trip to Vaduz. Despite the grey weather, the drive was absolutely stunning, winding past dramatic mountains and charming little villages. Because of the rain, I was unable to take decent drive by shots. Vaduz, the capital of tiny Liechtenstein, was a lovely detour and a great new country for our travel tally. Liechtenstein is the fourth smallest country with an area of 62 sq mi. The steady downpour made the visit more of a shopping & WC stop than anything else. Many of my tour mates were keen on getting a stamp on the passport, so the TM directed us to a souvenir shop that did that for a small fee. While my husband handled that, I went browsing at the merch. I don't really buy (a lot) but I get so much joy browsing at all the souvenir items. Town Hall The "Reclining Woman" (Ruhende Frau) in Vaduz is a massive bronze public sculpture created in 1993 by the renowned Colombian ...
