Amsterdam to Zurich

With the afternoon to kill, we went to the recently re-opened Rijks Museum. We had put the luggage in a locker at the station and the bikes in a secure bike park. The number of bikes in the Bike Parking was unbelievable. There was one of  3 floors. The Rijks was fantastic, the renovation of the building was amazing and although we did not have time to see everything, the Rembrandts, Van Gogh and the rest were well worth the 15 Euro entry. A good meal and back to the station for the night train. 

These trains travel all over Europe. Our carriage was held for bikes and the rest was cabins for up to 6 people. Luckily there were only 4 of us. Through the night the train picked up and dropped off certain carriages as it joined up or left other routes. At 8.30 we arrived in Zurich, had breakfast, bought our tickets to Andermatt. This would involve one change to a smaller train. Even so we had no problem with the tandem, and all the staff we dealt with we're very helpful and friendly. We finally arrived at our hotel at 12.30. We could have cut the travelling time, but it was enjoyable experience and we are in no rush.

The forecast for our start at Oberalp tomorrow is 40 cm of snow!! It is possible to get a train to lower levels but we shall see what tomorrow shall bring.