LUZERN

In honor of Luke's seventh birthday, we took a trip to Luzern with some Swiss friends.  They were kind enough to meet us at the main train station (Zurich HB), and escort us to Luzern.  It was a scenic ride on the train, and when we got there, we just let them lead us through town (stopping to feed some swans), on a bus, and to a fantastic interactive transportation museum geared towards families.  What a perfect place for a boy to spend a birthday weekend!  We learned all about trains, trams, cable cars, planes, cars, construction vehicles, bikes, spacecraft, hot-air balloons, paragliders, boats, and believe-it-or-not, even more!  It was an exceptionally well done museum, and our day was spent with exceptionally friendly people.  We had a great time, and the views of Lake Luzern and the mountains served to whet our appetites for another visit.  We'll be back, Luzern...we can't wait.