DAY 26 – ZERMATT SWITZERLAND

Today is a day to check out this charming little town and grab some groceries. Restaurants here are very expensive, so I’ll grab some things to keep in my hotel room for when I don’t feel like going out.

            Zermatt is an auto-free town – and the main streets are designed for walking. It’s only about a mile end-to-end. There are free electric buses on two different but intersecting routes – so I opt to hop on the bus, and I get to see the city better that way too.

            Almost every building in this town is finished in natural wood, white stucco, or stone. And most of the buildings have balconies which are lined with flower boxes filled with coral geraniums or pink & purple petunias. The only bright colors are the flowers or the beautiful flags hanging from rooftops down the middle of the street.

            And the few vehicles that are allowed are also all electric. (Not like a Tesla – think electric worktruck from China.) There are a number of these electric worktrucks, hired out to do all the deliveries around town. – plus some e-shuttles for the hotels. And e-car taxis – that are 30 SFR (Swiss Franc) to town. That’s about $30 for a 1-mile ride. YIKES! The only “real” car I saw was a police car (and I think there is only the one). Not only does it eliminate the pollution from the vehicles, but it’s soooooooo much quieter because of it.