Berggasthaus Aescher-Wildkirchli V

This is the little outdoor church on the way to the Berghaus.

Bern III: Einstein Slept Here

Einstein lived in Bern for a couple of years. We wanted to go in to see the apartment, but it had already closed. Here are a few more shots from around town too.









Bern has many such "basement stores" lining the streets. I'd like to go back and do some shopping in this city!



The Zytglogge (or "time bell" in Bernese German). A "time bell" was one of the earliest public timekeeping devices, consisting of a clockwork connected to a hammer that rang a small bell at the full hour. The tower has this clock and an astronomical clock seen in the next photo.

Basel Münster - The Inside

The Bell






The Organ















WAY up in the ceiling!

Basel Münster - The Outside

I think my favorite part of the Basel Münster is the tile roof!

Roussillon IV

Nothing But Blue Skies...

You don't see much in Southwest style in these parts, but this strange apartment building on Capitol Hill has a Southwest facade!



I watched these two birds for quite awhile hoping I'd catch one in flight, but animals don't much like to co-operate.