Bernina Express

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“I urge you to please notice when you are happy, and exclaim or murmur or think at some point, ‘If this isn’t nice, I don’t know what is.’” – Kurt Vonnegut

Leaving Pontresina, we head southwest on this scenic train heading up and over the Bernina Pass.
A most difficult photograph assignment yet for my trusty assistant. Lots of glass for viewing was wonderful but for shooting through – not so much!
As you can see, the windows are designed for ultimate views (and everyone was enthralled 😂).
But some of us appreciated it! 😉
The terrain was varied – sometimes we were above it all, with nice views of the mountain rivers,
and lakes.
Sometimes the villages were easy to see and imagine a life there.
At other times the villages were barely a rumor.
As the train wended its way through the countryside it took twists and turns.
This was one of the coolest sections…
Up and over this circular via duct and back again, thus enabling the train to make a tight turn without a cog rail. (More on cog rails to come, please stay tuned)
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  4. Catching up on your amazing journey! Lots of pics along the way that help us to envision the culture. Enjoy! What are you using for a camera? The pictures are gorgeous.

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