The summit

This is Via Mala- a route famous for its slot canyon (we think)



We were so happy to make it to the top! Hard work is a beautiful thing



Our bike is certainly making an appearance all over Europe



Our beautiful lunch spot

June 25 San Bernardino Pass-Thusis

The rest of San Bernardino Pass was beautiful. We were able to look back at the many switchbacks we had overcome and the majestic mountains. At the top to greet us was a couple from California. It was so different to hear cheers in English for us as we made our way up. We decided to turn around to take pictures and talk with the couple. It turns out that they came here and rented a car by the week. They have been able to travel a long way. They gave us some suggestions about where to go and when they were done eating their lunch, they took off and wished us safe travels. After all the grueling work of the previous day, we got to descend the other side of the pass. We saw many people hiking and playing in the small lakes on the mountain. We also saw a sign for the pass, but we forgot to take a picture of our first Switzerland pass  When we got down, we were faced with a crossroads. After some contemplation we decided on a route that would not take us over another pass, but that was indirect. This route took us to Thusis where camping would be. Before we got to the campground though, we stopped at a beautiful lake for a late lunch of packaged Mexican rice. There’s nothing better than lunch with a view. (In fact, on the pass yesterday we even saw a picnic table with a bench only on one side so travelers could eat while looking out over the mountains.) When we made it to the campground, we were hungry. We enjoyed a nice dinner of spaghetti and then decided to make a general plan for the course of the trip. As we started looking harder, we realized that climbing Mt. Stelvio in the Dolomites would take up too much of our trip, so we re-prioritized the sights we wanted to see and decided to make a 180 and head for Interlaken. This entails some big miles and three passes in the next few days.
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-Mo