Although it started early, we had a really nice day. There was snow predicted but we didn't see anything more then a few flurries. We first visited a cheese factory in Emmental. 
We saw the old way where they stirred the milk by hand and then the new way where it was all done with machines (although still overseen by someone). 
Then we got to taste some! YUM!
From here we headed to Bern, the capital of Switzerland. Our tour guide shared alot of interesting facts and history. We did a walking tour of the old city seeing the bear pit, the cathedral, the prison tower, 
a famous Zyttlglocken clock tower, and the House of Parliment. Bern had such a wonderful feeling to it... such a medieval city. There are alot of fountains with symbolism which were interesting to see as well. We then had some time to do a little shopping, saw some interesting things and bought some Swiss chocolate and a soft drink made with milk to bring home for the kids to try. It is called Rivella and taste a little like Ginger Ale. 
We also had a nice lunch - cheese fondue and a typical swiss dish called "rosti"... which is hashbrowns with toppings. We had eggs, bacon and cheese on ours.
a famous Zyttlglocken clock tower, and the House of Parliment. Bern had such a wonderful feeling to it... such a medieval city. There are alot of fountains with symbolism which were interesting to see as well. We then had some time to do a little shopping, saw some interesting things and bought some Swiss chocolate and a soft drink made with milk to bring home for the kids to try. It is called Rivella and taste a little like Ginger Ale. We also had a nice lunch - cheese fondue and a typical swiss dish called "rosti"... which is hashbrowns with toppings. We had eggs, bacon and cheese on ours. 
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