Primula in these Alps of the Bernese Oberland June 27, 2010 A yellow Primula auricula, growing on the upper slopes of the Eiger, in a damp snow run-off with Ranunculus glacialis. This trip brought us… Continue Reading
Appreciating Switzerland June 27, 2010 Our funicular ride helps up reach the start of the trail head for today’s hike across the Piz Glora. We take this funicular, then… Continue Reading
Schilthorn Scree and Talus plants June 24, 2010 Geum reptans There are many environments in which alpine plants grow, and each has specialized species or species with distinct characteristics unique to each… Continue Reading
Summit of Piz Gloria, the Schilthorn June 24, 2010 Androsace helvetica, a rare high elevation alpine plant related to the primula, growing near the summit of the Schilthorn, in the Bernese Alps of… Continue Reading
Many, Many, anemeones June 23, 2010 At this elevation, near 9,000 feet, we rested in an alpine meadow in the village of Murren, Switzerland. As out trip through Switzerland continues,… Continue Reading
Base of the North Face June 22, 2010 We decided to continue to explore some of the higher trains leading to the glaciers, but with the heviy rains, and risk if rock… Continue Reading
A rare surprise, Snow on the Summer Solstice June 21, 2010 Well, not THAT rare, but snow in June is cool, regardless, especially when it happens on the summer solstice. Local Wengenites told us that… Continue Reading
Report from Switzerland -Day 1 June 19, 2010 Greetings from Switzerland, where Joe and I are hiking, botanizing and catching up on some well needed rest ( if you can call it… Continue Reading
Off to Switzerland to Botanize and Rest June 17, 2010 What do you think? Maybe Margaret knows that she isn’t going this time. Check in daily for posts from our up-coming hikes in the… Continue Reading
Early Summer Bulbs June 17, 2010 Hymenocallis, or Peruvian Daffodils are begining to bloom. It figures, since we are leaving to go hiking in the alps for a couple weeks…. Continue Reading