Auf Wiedersehn die Schweiz!! (Good-bye Switzerland)
Yesterday the websites all said 100% chance of rain. If it happened, it must have been before we landed, for the weather today in Zurich went from overcast to bright sunshine. We had a great time today, walking through the old part of the city, marveling at its cleanliness and efficiency and retreating from an aggressive swan.
We visited two massive churches–one 900 years old, the Grossmünster, and the other, the Fraumünster, a mere 300 years old. The Grossmünster has twin spire and for 2 Swiss Francs, about $2, we could climb all 187 steps and get amazing views of the city. The bottom 60 or so of the steps were part of a very narrow and steep ancient stone spiral staircase. Far too narrow for a proper swordfight, but unfortunately, not small enough for over eager imbeciles who insisted on going up as we were going down. Imagine two people trying to do-si-do in a tilted phone booth and you get the idea.
Chocolate was excellent, but we have determined that we are far too poor to live in Zurich. However, we will be having a another go at this cosmopolitan life on the way home.
Plane leaves in two hours or so. Tonight we will all sleep well as many of us got about two to three hours last night as a result of the time change.
Next up---South Africa.
Hmmm...either you picked up another chaperone, or some random guy jumped into the group picture! Regardless, thanks for the update! Glad the weather was nice - Colleen Cass
ReplyDeleteGreat blog...thanks for keeping us in the loop! Go former WHS students!
ReplyDeleteMrs. Brough
Who has time to sleep when you're traveling the world anyway?
ReplyDeleteKeep up the commentary and pics!
Absolutely amazing! Can't wait to keep reading - we talked about you at the School Board meeting last night. Quite an experience
ReplyDeleteThanks for the wonderful update!! You all look so refreshed who would have known you had no sleep!! The trip will be over before you know it so do enjoy. Libby Newell (Amanda's Mom)
ReplyDeleteLove the blog! Continue to have an amazing experience!!!
ReplyDeleteLooks like you are all having a great time! I'm anxious to follow your journey!
ReplyDeleteThis is awesome. I look forward to reading about your experiences.
ReplyDeleteJim Chase
Great reading!! Looking forward to following your trip.
ReplyDeleteThe blog is terrific. I have forwarded the link to friends and family from Maine to South Carolina. Many are watching and it and all of you are a credit to our little hamlet of Laconia.
ReplyDeleteIt is fun to follow. dave cross
Wow you guys! It's really happening, can you believe it? I bet you're all bursting with excitement! I know I am, just being able to follow along is an incredible experience! Amber Jordan
ReplyDeleteI'm SO proud of you for making this happen. I am so excited for the kids too, and I don't even know them. I know South Africa will blow their mind, make them grateful and inspire them to change the world! Dumedisa Mzansi!
ReplyDeleteHeidi
I went and climbed those stairs! But that was 2 years ago haha. Glad you guys are having fun
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