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Grindelwald is the traditional starting point for climbs of the Eiger, one of the great climbs in the Alps. The Nordwand, the north face of the Eiger wasn't climbed until 1938, and was one of the last great technical ascents in Europe to be done. Another postcard from the duo of Eve and Ja (aka Jim). On the back of the Blue Grotto card, addressed to "A. Hammers, Esq., Holkham House, Dersingham, King's Lynn, Norfolk, Angleterre" The message, "Grindelwald. Dear Sir, I've arrived here (yesterday) rather a long journey, but well worth it. The scenery is grand, the mountains are still snow clad. This afternoon a party from the Hotel went on a glacier climb over the glacier on the other side & we went in the blue ice grotto (overleaf). Am having a very good time thanks to your aid. Ja" Note that the picture of Eve has a different type of corner mount. Was it put in the album after the other pictures, and was it shot somewhere other than Switzerland.
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