Nov 6 - Thun, Switzerland

Had breakfast in the hotel cafe and left Interlaken. It was a clear day. As I turned a corner I saw before me miles away the Frutigen mountains blazing in the early morning sunlight. I cycled along the Thuner See for 22 km, arriving in Thun at 11 am. Went to the address I had. Cleaned the bike and went downtown.

Today's Herald Tribune doesn't have the results [of the election]. Read and wrote until dark. At 6:40 the Air Force Radio News service carried Nixon's acceptance speech. Went over to Dr. Statter's at 7 pm. Read until he arrived, had dinner, then went to a movie. Took a short walk afterward. Went home for tea.

Mileage: Interlaken to Thun 22 km
Expenses: Newspaper .25
Gloves 7.00

Nov 5 - Interlaken, Switzerland

After breakfast, Mr. Agostini left for work. I followed right afterward. Cycled to Interlaken along the Brienzer See, stopping only to put on my thick wool socks as a replacement for gloves. Heavy clouds obscured everything. It didn't rain but the mist was heavy. Went to the Drei Schewizer Hotel. Had a big lunch of soup, french fries, steak, broccoli, pudding and beer on the house, since the owner is hosting me. Tonight, went out for a beer with the Italian waiter. Bought a new ski jacket.

Piredda Antonio
Via Verdi 10
Thiesi, Sassari, Italy

Carabiners 4.60
Pen .10
Coat 9.20
Postcards .25

Mileage: Meiringin to Interlaken 31 km