Lucerne

What more can we say about Lucerne except it was incredible!

From the second we hopped off the train we knew this place was on its own level.

It didn't take long for us to come to the conclusion of that this was the most beautiful place either of us has ever been.

It seriously felt like we were we in a dream land the whole time. 

As in we would constantly look at each other and say 'is this place for real?!'

The water is the prettiest blue and there are swans everywhere.

It's like they don't allow anything but beautiful things in this town!

The bridge in a few of the pictures above is called the Chapel Bridge (or Kapellbrucke).

It dates back to the 14th century and is one of the symbols of Lucerne.

We only had about 6 hours in Lucerne between our train from Zurich to Geneva, so we used that time to explore Old Town.

There are lots of shops and restaurants in that area and some great chocolate stores!

We also walked along the Musegg Wall - which looks like a big castle wall - and saw some great views of the city.

We ate our lunch on this red bench overlooking the Musegg Wall. 

Not a bad view!

It really made our PB&Js taste so much better.

Being one of those tourists.

How cute is this bike?

And above is what is likely the world's happiest cat.

Just laying on a patch of glorious Swiss grass while locals come by and pet him as they walk up the steps.

Sounds like a great life.

Another big symbolic landmark of Lucerne is the Lion Monument, which - according to the sweet old volunteer tour guide we met - commemorates the Swiss mercenaries who died protecting the French king during the French Revolution.

6 hours was not enough in this beautiful place, but we are so happy we stopped by!!