遊山玩水

作者:阮素琴 / Grace S. Ruan



  旅行,一直是我生命中最重要的養分以及能量來源。這些年來,走過世界超過40個國家,歐洲一直是令我最心醉的國度,而歐洲的阿爾卑斯山,則是我世界旅遊地圖中,一直渴望成行的夢想。

  阿爾卑斯山,這座歐洲的屋脊,勢力之壯闊與龐大,絕對令人無法忽視它的存在。阿爾卑斯山由法國尼斯附近的地中海沿岸擎天拔地而起,向東北方向延伸,穿過義大利北部、奧地利西部,橫跨瑞士東南部,再佔領列支敦士登,進駐德國南部。這座重量級的山,孕育著歐洲最令人嚮往的大自然美景。

  選在2003年的 9月,我帶著厚重的禦寒雪衣,全副武裝,終於一償宿願,展開了我十一天的阿爾卑斯山冰河之旅。頭一遭,四周都被白皚皚的冰山圍繞,身子雖然因為低溫而冷的顫抖,但心裡卻是暖呼呼的感動,而負責按相機快門的食指更是一刻都停不下來!瑞士的天然美景,就像一首扣人心弦的曲調,在阿爾卑斯山間迴響不絕。

  阿爾卑斯山的美,沒親眼見識、親身體驗,您一定無法體會。在此很樂意跟大家分享我用相機所捕捉到的阿爾卑斯山之美,先帶大家跟著我的足跡來一趟紙上阿爾卑斯山冰河之旅,過過乾癮之餘,還是由衷建議大家,有機會,您一定要自己親自去瞧瞧!




An Alpine Journey

Travel has always been a major source of nourishment and energy in my life. Over the years, I have traveled to over 40 countries in the world, and Europe is the place that has captivated me the most. Out of all possible travel destinations on the globe, I have always dreamt of going to the Alps.

The Alps are the spine of Europe. Grand and majestic, it is impossible to ignore their existence. The mountain range springs up from the plains on the coast of the Mediterranean near Lyon and extends in a northeast direction passing through North Italy, the western part of Austria and the southwest part of Switzerland, covering Liechtenstein and entering the southern part of Germany. These mammoth mountains are home to the most beautiful natural scenery in Europe.

I chose to take my trip in September 2003. Taking advantage of some down time between European shows, I finally was able to fulfill my long-held dream of traveling to the Alps and started my 11 day tour of the glaciers in the Alps. Since prime destinations in the Alps are located in Austria, Switzerland and France, these three places became the focus of my trip.

Passing by small towns, mountain streams, alpine lakes, meadows, the sights were charming especially the mountain peaks in September. When I gazed at the majestic snow capped peaks, my heart was filled with warmth despite the freezing temperature of the air. The shutter of my camera snapped non-stop! Austria and Switzerland have a solemn, refined beauty as wondrous as nature itself. These ingenious works of art built with human ingenuity and determination were like a soul-stirring melody that echoed incessantly through the Alps.

It is impossible to feel the beauty of the Alps without seeing and experiencing it first hand. Now I will share with you the beauty of the Alps that I captured with my camera. Everyone can follow my footsteps on a vicarious journey through the Alps. I recommend that everyone take the opportunity to travel to these countries themselves. If you travel in happy spirits, I am sure your trip will yield many unexpected rewards.



作者簡介:阮素琴女士,英國Cardiff企管碩士畢業(M.B.A)。
喜愛旅遊,善於行銷,更樂於與人分享旅行和工作中的經驗和觀念。
著有《山水有情》、《世界在其中》、《美麗人生》、《飛越地平線》、《圓夢之旅》、《自遊自在》、《遊山玩水》、《北歐風情》、《藍天碧海》、《俄羅斯風貌》、《東歐崛起》等旅遊紀事本、行銷叢書《贏家非天生》、《做你自己》以及圖文創意電話簿《咫尺天涯》等書籍。

Author's background: Received an MBA degree from the University of Cardiff, Wales and is a marketing specialist. Loves to travel and share her travel and working experiences with others. Works include travel vignettes“Leaping Over the Far Horizon”,“The Majesties of Mountains and Waters”,“Shared Visions of the World,”“The Beauty of Life”,“A Dream Journey”and “The Freedom of Travel”,“An Alpine Journey”, “Vignettes of Northern Europe” ,“Blue Skies Over a Turquoise Sea” ,“A Profile of Russia”,“The Eastern European Renaissance”as well as the marketing volumes “There Are No Natural Winners”,“Be Yourself” and address book with photos and proverbs “The World at Your Fingertips” ...etc.



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