After 45 years, I was returning to the Mürren area. Several times I was asked about what changes I'd noticed, and I always gave the same answer: "Well, the biggest thing I've noticed is that they've made all the trails and roads a little steeper and the steps a little higher . . ."
Our hosts for the three nights we spent there were Nick and Sue. I had corresponded with them prior to our arrival and found them helpful with answers and planning. Upon arrival, Nick was extremely helpful with helping us in a number of ways. He was cheerful, tireless, and very friendly.
In fact, the village of Mürren was full of friendly, welcoming people. I was able to share my music at a number of hotels and restaurants and cafes, something that is unheard of in the US. I experienced going into a hotel restaurant with my guitar and being asked by the staff there if I was going to play. Incredible! And so many people came up to me afterwards, expressing appreciation for my music. Even a large number of young people came to me and said my music was "amazing" and "awesome". Yes, my ego was quite difficult to manage for a time there.
I also had contacted a "Hostel" (hotel) there in nearby Gimmelwald, a village where I had spent a month 45 years previously at the youth hostel that was there at that time, and asked if I might be able to play there (again, after 45 years). They arranged for me to do a concert there, and it went very well. A wonderful evening.
My thanks to Roman, the proprieter of the "Mountain Hostel" where the event took place, and to NIck (again) for diligently spreading the word around town about it. I am so very grateful. And Willow, thank you for your help and encouragement (Willow worked at the Café Liv).
We loved the accomodations, the best of our trip. The views were incredible, again the best of our trip (and there were great views in many of the locations we visited).
Thank you so much, Nick and Sue. I doubt that we'll ever be able to make it to Switzerland again, but if we do, I very much hope to see you again. You helped make our trip so very wonderful. Thank you, thank you!