Wed, Aug 22: Lucerne, Switzerland

Hotel (4 nights):  Krone

We took a train to Lucerne.  From the train:

More photos from the train to Lucerne ...

There were thunderstorms this morning for 30 minutes, then it was cloudy.  It cleared up by mid-day.  It was hot and humid most days in Lucerne.  The hotel was in a great spot, right in the middle of old town.  We walked around old town, saw sights such as the famous KapellBrucke (Chapel Bridge), with flower boxes all along the bridge and swans in the river. The bridge was originally built in 1333 a part of the town fortifications  We ate lunch in old town. 

Paul walked along the old wall, and climbed the three towers that are open, for a good view of the city, lake, and river.

 
There was a music festival going on, where musicians and singers would have street performances.  We stopped and listened to some of them.

 And went out at night to take more pictures: