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A barbecue seemed a good idea yesterday, so we went to the Co-op and found prawns and bacon-wrapped sausages, happily both were half price. We were starving by the time we got home, but as I switched on the barbecue there was a solitary blink from its pilot light, and then nothing. Our barbecue was dead. The food cooked well enough in the oven, but it’s not the same.

Noisy this morning – our neighbours are having a delivery.

It’s been a hot, sunny day, punctuated by biblical thunderstorms. Val had her online German class with her mates in the UK, while I went down to Wilderswil to procure a new barbecue.

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It’s a beautiful day, with temperatures in the valley in the high twenties. Our plan was to go over to Mürren where it should be a bit cooler, but the queue for the cable car at Lauterbrunnen was huge, as everyone had the same idea. We therefore jumped on the bus to Stechelberg. The queue to get up the mountain was even longer.

Faced with that, the only remaining option was to have a run along the valley. It was a warm one.

Fortunately the path was quiet, presumably because all the holiday makers were standing in queues.

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We haven’t been up the hill on the train since the middle of March, but it’s a nice afternoon so up we go to Wengernalp. Glaciers everywhere you look.

Self service dairy products at the farm.

We amble back towards Wengen. Views to neighbouring Mürren.

We stop for a drink and a slice of cake at Allmend. Wengen in the sunshine.

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Yesterday’s rain has passed over, and it’s a glorious day. It was cold enough for snow high up last night, and the peaks have been painted white.

Val had a walk while I was running between Lauterbrunnen and Sandbach. The valley’s looking lovely.

Thought for the day. The sign says that the roar of the waterfall and the gurgling (or something) of the water is healthy for your body and soul.

We were planning a Netflix night this evening, but I’ve just had a message from Andy at the Caprice; they’re having a piano concert on the terrace tonight. Decisions!

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Thursday night is pizza night at the Caprice. The pizzas are the same price as usual, but you get your first drink free. Most importantly though, the pizzas are the best I’ve ever tasted.

Today was dull and wet, so apart from some shopping in Interlaken there’s little to report.

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Yesterday was Ali’s birthday, so we set off down to Matten for dinner at the Three Tells. Mask obligatory on the train.

We had a splendid dinner of fish & chips, and headed back to Wengen. Cocktails in the Tanne bar later.

This afternoon we had a walk out to Innerwengen. There’s a new ice cream kiosk by the chairlift.

Pizza night at the Caprice later.

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Lots happening today. Glaziers arrived this morning to fix the cracked window in the granny flat downstairs. Then it’s down to the valley for a run. Lauterbrunnen looking good.

Back up to Wengen for a quick shower, and we’re off to the Three Tells at Matten for 2 for 1 fish & chips as it’s Ali’s birthday.