An incredible train and coach ride through the glorious mountain roads eventually led me to Feldkirch in Austria, my base for the next couple of days.

I took the train to Locarno today, through the Gotthard Tunnel, and visited the scene of James Bond’s Goldeneye in which he bungee jumped down the Verzasca Dam.

My first day in Switzerland, and I’m already in love with the place. The people here are so very friendly, I found anyway.

Taking an overnight stop in Strasbourg before moving on to Switzerland, but my stay in Strasbourg was not an entirely positive one.

One of those days just waiting around today, this time in Luxembourg city, but all was well in the end, or was it?..

Today was spent seeing the sights of Luxembourg, including the Casement du Bock, and was all very interesting. The light rain didn’t help though.

Luxembourg might not be on everyone’s list of places to visit, but I’m certainly glad it was on mine. It was a very beautiful, and very interesting place to visit.

From Cologne to Frankfurt along the river by train, and to a functional hostel over the river from the main attractions.

From Brussels to Cologne, and to a place with a chocolate museum, I was in heaven. The city of Cologne is simply great.

I left France today, and made tracks for Belgium, and to the city of Brussels. The day involved a lot of walking though, Again!