From the diary of the pilgrim James

So this is it, the famous Interlaken. The place where all tourists "pilgrimage" on their Swiss journey, not without admiring the Jungfrau, the mighty rock massif, at least from below, if they don't venture quite so high. Palace hotels, trendy shops, strollers, and carriages betray the bustle of the area. The two churches—the Roman Catholic and the Reformed—at Interlaken Castle offer tranquility. Villas and hotels also accompany me on my hike along Lake Thun, past the cool caves of the hermit Beatus. I'm tempted to offset the arduous hike with a comfortable wellness holiday on Lake Thun.
Sarah Berger and Fritz Huber were waiting for me in Amsoldingen. They said Interlaken was too touristy, and the ancient pilgrimage site had long since been lost. Just meeting and talking with people from foreign countries was enriching for them.