A focus on family history
Monday, 23 August 1937
Been raining all night and until 12 today. Stopped in, as I took pills. Went out after lunch to see the war memorial, the Lion, very good cut in the side of mountain. Bought watches, very cold, got back about 6, crowds of foreigners, mostly Germans In the town.
Saturday, 21 August 1937
Raining slightly, just went walking again before lunch, into the new modern church with 6 terrific bells, only peel twice weekly, deafening sound. After lunch, still raining, had a rest. Madam Pini called to see if could do a tour tomorrow. Would not promise, on account of the weather. Went to town and the Lake after 5 – after dinner very heavy rain. Went to Bucherer again. Watches not in. Got wet. Went to bed about 9.30.
Lucerne
Friday, 20 August 1937
Went and had a look at the shops, tried on shoes did not care for any of them, had a look at all the shops, nothing worth buying, after lunch went for a walk other part of town. Then took tram back went to Bucherers about watches, promised to call on Saturday evening, place full of tourists, weather on the chilly side, had a nice day, went to bed early.