Hostel was hostel: cramp and run-down but it was all expected. Then we took the cable cars (gondolas) up to Klein Matterhorn (no open air legs dangling like what bro said though). The way up was definitely more scenic than the actual peak, but we get to walk on ice and even tried the tube (tyre) slide down an ice slope; TH slide suddenly felt less impressive (of course, this is the goddam Alps!). Talking bout it, Alpine water is tasty, really. Came back down after some freezing experience and next came a challenge I weren't sure if Ms Blur were capable of completing. Spoilers were posted days ago: we eventually did and reached Sunnega and the legendary Lake Leisee, AND we hiked back down. Kudos to Ms Blur and commando training for the successful mission (and nice climate!), with insufficient water (like 100ml?) and first aid equipment (nothing at all); not even knowing what the emergency number was!
Gornergrat the next day and once again, hiking! This time only decend (took the scenic bahn up), but it did took its toll on ours knees...
All in all, impressive place to be in and definitely worth the money. Tip: hike more and the money will be even more worth it: took the CHF42 train up and hiked down instead of paying double for the return trip, and getting double the fun/experience/sense of accomplishment in return! Really the way to go (in summer only, of course); and the hikes aren't that tough. If Ms Blur can do it, so can you (but she's really impressive actually, no joke)
Best takeaway from this trip: awesome hiking culture!
