Bernina Express Or Tranz Alpine Rail

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Bernina Express Switzerland  ....Or   ...... Tranz Alpine  New Zealand  

I must say i think this is a hard one . The History going with the tracks from Chur to Tureno .
Chur a Swiss  Town that we arrived late in the day. Looking out into a Cobblestone Courtyard on the street,from Our room above a pub.   Next day travelling to a quaint Italian town,which is in a very romantic setting on the other side of the Alps,The quiet uphill sound of the train in First class setting is very comfortable and relatively expensive in the plush leather seats. The views are notoriously great, especially great  for photography.With highly polished pristine environment, exceedingly great
 viewing through the ceiling panels reminds me of the Swiss engineering. We managed to do the trip in the middle of the day stopping at a  restaurant and asking for their fastest meal in Italy as not to miss the trip back which was actually Our only Regret ...too fast...the turn around and could not enjoy the beauty of the town . Taking in the views on the opposite side on the way back. The Alps are impressive.

So what about New Zealand...The Tranz Alpine Route.....Hmmm it is very, competitive and reminds me of the other.. snow capped mountains, exotic architectural structured bridges with that old days feel ,with jagged schist landscapes. Draped  back in time with old signage. Stopping on the way at, the longest train tunnel south of the equator Otira Tunnel,At Arthurs Pass with a quick stop.
A second engine hooks up to help with the degree of decent 1-33 and off it goes to the west coast Greymouth, a coastal community. We had our accommodation booked at lake Brunner the local motel by the pub, watching the all blacks on television with the local community all barracking on for the win that night with beers in hand.
 Next day we walked the swinging bridge track, Many walks associated with such a trip which also reminded me a bit of Switzerland......So really it does not matter . Both countries are expensive and beautiful in their own way.... Just got to get out there and do it...!    (A high point in Life)