It's the Matterhorn!

Yes, folks, the clouds and fog did part for a few moments so that Ron and Nancy could actually see one of Switzerland's most famous peaks!

We arrived in Zermatt by train on the 17th and checked-into a very nice hotel. On our full day in Zermatt we enjoyed a brief hike and then took the "Matterhorn Glacier Paradise" cablecar up to a viewpoint, mostly surrounded by fog, at over 12,000'. On the way up we had plenty of spectacular views -- in spite of the fact that much was still obscured by fog and clouds.
Zermatt is certainly a tourist town, and is a huge ski resort in the winter months. There seem to be scores of hotels and restaurants, and many shops that cater to those with money. The main street is often full of folks wandering around. Zermatt is supposed to be a "vehicle-free town"; however, many hotels have small electric carts to haul luggage, and construction companies are able to use trucks. Also, while hiking we were passed by jeeps and a 4-wheeler. In spite of trying to stay out of the way of moving vehicles, Zermatt has been a fun place to be, and much of the beauty certainly glorifies the Lord! (The praise-note pictured was on a sign at the top of the Matterhorn cablecar trip.) - rw