Today we hiked up the Rigi, for a memorial service for Opa, especially for the children who were not able to be present for his funeral. The day had perfect weather, the flowers were blooming, and the sun shone.
The Felsentor (Rock Gate)
Still snow at the top, in places. This is Rigi Kaltbad, where we stopped.
The narrow entrance to the chapel courtyard with its healing springs.
In the small chapel where we had the memorial service. Two sons played the organ in the balcony. We sang, we heard a biography of Opa’s life and Bible readings, and each shared a special remembrance of Opa.
Dinner at the Alpina, as we did for so many years with Opa and Oma.
Mit Eis
Then hike down the other way. At this cross one son proposed to his now-wife. This cross was the rest point for the children, when they were little, and Opa would give them something from his magic pockets to keep them going up the last stretch.
And a mountain farm.
What we felt like doing afterward.
Twas a very fine day.
What a perfect way to memorialize his family life.
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