The day turned out to be amazing as we toured the main
shopping street (Banhofstrasse) where retail space is
the most expensive in the world, saw the old area of town
which is now very touristy, filled with all sorts of shops
and traditionally Swiss eateries. Rob treated us to sausage
(oops, I mean würst), which was quite good, and fondue.
Later we checked our e-mail and were so happy to get news
from home. Finally, we concluded the night with a stop
by a bar that was very decorated for Valentine's day (everything
in the city was). This was the first place that I decided
to teach the bartender to make a margarita. I am pleased
(note sarcasm) that she only charge me 10 CHF since it
was a practice drink. Ahh well. Read all about our Zurich
experience on our forum.
 This
was my plan for sleeping in Zurich. It was only
8 CHF. But nooo, locker sleeping was not good enough
for Miss Snooty Britches.
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 She
insisted on a hotel with a bed! Can you believe
that? This was my favorite hotel so far. Val! quite
enjoyed it too, as you can see.
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 View
from the hotel window the next morning. See the
mountain in the background? The mist has to burn
off every morning.
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 Here
I am with Ruffles posing in front of one of Val!'s
favorite cars: Smart Cars! So CUTE!!!
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 Val!,
aka Pack Mule, waits on the tram to take us to the
train to take us to Rob. Phew!
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 Val!
and I made a friend on our way to the train station.
He has been to San Antonio. Pretty nifty.
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 I
really loved the chubby flying chick in the Zurich
station.
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 Val!
enjoys the treat Rob brought for us. Tones of home...
how awesome.
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 Love
those chips and salsa.
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 Rob
shoots me shooting him. Camera crazy! I can't wait
to get the photos he took so I can add those too.
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 Rob
purchases day passes for the 3 of us to ride the
public transportation. Sweet! Otherwise we could've
been fined 80 CHF.
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 Val!
samples free Lindt chocolate before purchasing some
as a Vday present.
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 Cool
and bizarre tree. See how the day has brightened
up?
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 Val!
and Rob pose on our way to the old town.
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 I
am such an artist. Val! really loves this photo.
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 Some
cute little characters were painted on the side
of the building. How Swiss!
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 And
I thought Rob had a big mouth! Har har.
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 Oh
yeah, the Swiss are also known for their impeccable
clock-making ability... but I say who cares. They
make cheese and chocolate!
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 I
took this photo because it really reminded me of
something Mike would like and it was too cute!
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 Really
nifty old church across the river.
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 Another
attractive view.
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 Oh
pretty buildings.
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 Hey
dude, you have a bird on your head.
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 Rob,
Val! and I chilling in Zurich!
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 Same
but different.
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 Here
is another nice photo of the church closer up.
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 Cool
sign and flags.
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 I
think this balcony rocks because of those status.
So awesome and Zeus like.
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 Aww,
adorable. Val! and Rob in the old section of town.
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 Here
I am with some very neat and tidy buildings behind
me.
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 A
little gnome on the window sill above Schmuck's
bar. Hmm.. Appealing sounding place, isn't it?
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 The
guy that wields the wurst.
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 Val!
got a standard beef sausage.
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 Rob
tried some lamb wurst but decided beef was better.
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 I
got curried wurst. It was the best!!!
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 Val!
and Rob are about to enjoy a tasty fondue experience.
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 Whoa
no! Can Vallie handle the gruyere, wine, and some
other kind of cheese I can't recall.
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 We
had bread, potatoes, peaches, and pineapple to dip
in our pot of queso.
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 Rob's
not shy!
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 So
happy to see the forum and snow in San Antonio!
See how happy we are to see Patrick's update? Let
that inspire y'all!
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 Rob
enjoys a mojito at a Swiss bar. Valentine's day
hearts were everywhere!
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 Val!
and Rob not looking their most awake on the way
home.
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