Switzerland: First stop Montruex

Was honestly a little tired of the bustling in Italy. There's just people everywhere. Hence, was real glad we put Switzerland as our last stop. This was where I really felt 'honeymoony'

Our first stop in Switzerland was in Montreux. One of the town surrounding the peaceful, tranquil Lake Geneva.

A shot from a ferry that transits between the towns around the lake. (Hopefully i'm not wrong, but this mountain is Mont Blanc)

So, it was maciam a step into heaven from the busy/noisy/squeezy streets and water buses of Venice :)
We honestly didn't do much research for Montreux, as we intended to just spend a day here, just as a stopover to go Interlaken. Fortunately, the tourist information here is real friendly and they suggested we go to Roche de Naye mountain, as well as the Chateau de Chillion (Chillion castle) which we planned to go initially.

So we took an almost vertical train up the mountain, which supposedly is home to a mammal called the marmot.
The air at the summit was fresh and the view.... Breathtaking.

Those tiny trails actually offer avid mountain bikers an exhilarating downward trail. I find the thought of accidentally hitting a drink can and veering off track too exciting -- will reach the bottom of the mountain probably 10 times faster. So better to give it a miss.

The faraway peaks looked like they are floating on clouds

So since the main attraction is the marmots, of course we'll chance upon them on the mountain!

Cute right? But these creatures were locked up in cages. Don't see a single one scurrying around freely on the mountain. Had to poke my camera through the grill to get this shot actually...

We went on our castle hunt again after the mountain excursion. Chateau de Chillion

The castle was situated on the bank of the lake. Try magnifying the center of the photo then you can see it..
This castle was special because it was near the lake, it was very liberal: allowing photography and within the castle, there were courtyards with well placed flowers/fountains that gave the medieval feel.

'Aura'

Castle by the lake. Just wished it had the 'SOLD' sign and we were the buyers..

Played many games but none gave me such a big treasure chest to open.

Again reminds me of games.. Gotta search the shelves properly to find the hidden item/key card/ammo etc

To top these all, the hotel we booked in Montreux was the most expensive and classy (actually cannot find cheaper ones that's why..) So with a good hotel, they gave us a good view of the lake and also a special bed...

Can adjust head height, leg height.. Comfortable mattress with cosy blanket. But the adjustibility of the bed reminds me of the hospital beds... Only no drip stands, no temperature chart