Day 7: Canyoning Grimsel and Soccer Day

We hiked down to Lauterbrunnen this morning. It's about a 45 minute downhill hike. Isaac wasn't too keen on the idea but ended up coming along. We split up in Lauterbrunnen. Kira, Calvin, Kate and I had a blast "canyoning" today. We met in Interlaken and headed up to a canyon about 45 minutes away from Interlaken, called "Grimsel." We suited up in wetsuits, booties, lifejackets and helmets. The trip started with a 150 ft. rappel (they call it abseil here). I was so proud of Kate for being so brave. I know this was out of her comfort zone but from the very first rappel, she volunteered to go right at the beginning and never hesitated on any of the challenges. We rappelled, scrambled, jumped, swam, zip-lined and slid down the river. 

Jeff was so nice to let me go. He knew I really wanted to but Mikey and Isaac weren't old enough so we had to leave one of us behind and I know he would have really loved it too, but he let me go while he headed back up to Wengen on the train with the boys. They spent the day swimming at the pool and playing soccer in the town soccer field. Jeff was all-time goalie and they loved it. What a good Dad!

The view from the trail down to the beginning of the Lauterbrunnen Valley.

Hiking down to Lauterbrunnen.

More from the hike to Lauterbrunnen.

On the train to Interlaken.

Heading up to Grimsel Canyon.

On our way home from the canyon with 4 chocolate bars to share. :D

I love this view from the train of Staubbach Falls in Lauterbrunnen.