Remembering Zermatt

 I arrived in Zermatt at night time, from a train trip that started from Zurich. It was almost seven in the evening and I still have to look for the AirBnb I signed up. Upon alighting from the train I called the owner and told him that I was at the train station.

He then told me that I need to walk towards the downtown and he will wait for me at the Pizza corner near the alley where he lives. It was a tad 200 meters walk from the train station when I saw the pizza corner and there he was, waiting for me at the bench near the street.

I followed him up the hill where he lives and it was a steep climb. Carrying my carry on luggage was a little bit of a discomfort but we made it to his apartment. He introduced himself to me and there I know that he was a retired American surgeon and he chose to retire here in Zermatt.

He has a lot of businesses in California and had been enjoying his life and retirement in Switzerland. He offered me a tea and cookie and then I took a warm shower because it was cold at night there. And then, I rested for the night because I was very tired from the long trip from Saint Moritz to Zurich and Zurich to Zermatt. I have to transfer twice in order to arrive there. I should have took the Bernini train that leaves from Saint Moritz to Zermatt, but it was very costly.

The next morning, I woke up and my host was already awake. He offered me a warm coffee and cheese sandwich and then instructed on places to go since I am there only for one day. I didn't know he already programmed my itinerary which was pretty much very convenient for me.

It was five in the morning and the sun was already creeping out from the horizon. The village was still in a deep slumber and I was already out trying to witness the magical scenery that opened up before me. As the sun slowly crept out the village was slightly illuminated by the reflection of it's rays against the snow capped mountains that surrounded the village. It was a beautiful sight.

I went down the apartment and took the path down towards the centerville. At the slight bend when I was going down I saw on my left side the beautiful Matternhorn with its North face illuminated by the sunlight and it turned out golden and bright from my vantage point of view. It was a magical moment for me, so I immediately captured it  by clicking my camera. I was in awe and feeling fortunate!

I regretted having spent one day there, I should have stayed for two days more for there's a lot a hiking  activities to be done there. I am entranced of this village and vowed to come back again in the future. Hopefully, I could go back.

I went down to the downtown and explored all its nooks and crannies. I walked and walked a thousand steps to just peruse the whole village, (hahaha not really  the whole village). But I enjoyed strolling around there and immersed myself in its beauty. 

Zermatt is a beautiful place, touristy but it has it's allure. The early morning view at the hill was stunning and the golden Matternhorn was a sight to behold. That's why Zermatt has it's own magic despite how crowded the downtown is. I could not go to a hike at that time because of the snow and the biting cold but I vowed to come back there when it is not snowing and when the flowers blooms and spreads its fragrance from the mountain.

This is just a preliminary orientation about Zermatt and I am well acquainted of the place already. I left the place with a numbed heart but it's always like that when I say goodbye to a place I like. Hopefully, it will be better.