In September, I had a chance to go to Switzerland. I took the Bernina Express panoramic train from Tirano, Italy to Chur and then on to Lucerne and Geneva. I happened to be in Montreux on Freddie Mercury’s 70th birthday, when people came from all over to pay tribute and celebrate the music icon.

A Viaduct on the Bernina line betwen Tirano, Italy and Chur, Switzerland

A view from the Bernina Express

Kapellbrücke (chapel bridge) in Lucerne

This is the oldest covered wooden bridge in Europe. Originally built in 1333, it almost burned down in 1993 and most of its interior paintings were destroyed.

Kapellbrücke (chapel bridge) in Lucerne.

Kapellbrücke (chapel bridge) in Lucerne.

Spreuerbrücke (“Mill Bridge”) in Lucerne

The Town Hall clock tower in Lucerne, Switzerland

A little before sunset in Lucerne

Lucerne at night

The Lion of Lucerne (Löwendenkma)

The Lion of Lucerne (Löwendenkma)

The Lion of Lucerne (Löwendenkma)

One of the 9 towers along the Musegg Wall in Lucerne

View of Lucere from one of the towers along the Musegg wall

“L’horloge fleurie” (or “flower clock”) in Geneva

Jet d’Eau water fountain in Geneva

CERN’s first particle collider

Globe of Science and Innovation at CERN in Geneva

“Wandering the Immeasurable” sculpture in front of the Globe of Science and Innovation at CERN in Geneva.

“Wandering the Immeasurable” sculpture at CERN in Geneva.

Statue of Freddie Mercury in Montreux

Statue of Freddie Mercury in Montreux.

Close-up of some tribute items left on the statute of Freddie Mercury

Artwork in Montreux, Switzerland

Château de Chillon.

Château de Chillon

View of Veytaux and Montreux from the tower of Château de Chillon on Lake Geneva.

View from Château de Chillon on Lake Geneva