Meiringen, Switzerland is home to one of the great Sherlock Holmes Museums of the world. What makes it so unique is that it contains the only reproduction of Holme's office at 221B Baker Street as well as its proximity to the Reichenbach Falls where Holmes fell to his death.
"I don't know how he can smoke his pipe when it's always raining."
Getting ready to make the arduous ascent to the base of the Falls.
A brief 10 minute cable-car (funicular) ride straight up the mountain got us to the base of the falls.
It is hard to see from this picture, but the grade was over 25%.
The trail to the top was a bit muddy and steep for Christina and Henry so they stayed here at the cable car drop-off. 
On the trail to the top
"Ruby, do you want a better look? I'll give you a boost."
On May 4th, 1891, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle had had enough of his reknown detective Sherlock Holmes and sent him spiraling 295 ft to his demise from this spot at the top of the Reichenbach Falls. Fortunately things worked out for Alex and Ruby.
For this pose I asked them what they wanted Mom to see them doing in such a dangerous place.
Alex on the trip down, trying to figure out how he could stick around longer.
Ruby doesn't take after Christina and her fear of heights.
Picture courtesy of Alex
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