Only about 30 minutes beyond the hustle and bustle of the Gotthard motorway lies a quiet, rugged natural paradise, where cowbells and not car horns set the tone. Our friends Walti and Bettina have invited us for a Day Hike in Canton Uri. We begin the hike @ Bristen.. taking the tiny valley trail along the wild, rushing Kärstelenbach, past mountain meadows, through forest sections to the Hotel Maderanertal.. From there, another trail through gnarled mountain forests and wild flowers to a tiny Lake - a hidden gem - perfect place to cool off the hot feet before making our way back down to the Hotel.

We sit down for lunch at the the nostalgic Hotel Maderanertal (built in 1864 and located at 1349 m above sea level). I breathe in the intact and unspoilt Nature. Maderanertal is a quiet, yet wild mountain valley with rich flora and a romantic mountain scenery. The rock pyramids of Bristen, Oberalpstock, Hüfigletscher and Gross Düssi tower up against the blue sky canvas..

Suddenly out of the blue, a winged angel (aka butterfly) trusts me enough to land onto my finger!!! She decides to stay put,,, I give up relishing my Rösti.. miracles like this don't happen everyday. Miracle moments turn into Minutes.

She has no desire whatsoever of leaving.. Once in a while, she sucks up the salt on my skin and that tickles!

Oh what a wonderful feeling it is to be kissed by a winged angel!