Action In Relaxation

Travel addict support group,


For our two weeks in Switzerland, Sammy and I hit the road like bandits and were all over the country.  During this perpetual road trip, we came to find Switzerland has by far the nicest gas stations (sorry no pics) with full fine dining and an appropriately fine price tag.  We learned a bit about price tag checking upon purchasing a 7.00CHF Gatorade, as well as two 5.60CHF glasses of water to accompany our sit down rest stop burgers.  When we brought this atrocity to the attendant’s attention he replied with a cool, “Welcome to Switzerland”.  Price tags and whining aside, Switzerland is a beautiful country; we landed some incredible weather; and we both felt so very fortunate to be in this place at this time.


The places:


Geneva: The place for timepieces, banks, and Middle Eastern airline storefronts, Geneva is small city at the foothills of the Alps (think Denver with a lake).  The lake is a perfect buffer that balances the city life with a clearly serene vibe.  *Rick Steeves, eat your heart out.


Nyon: We dropped by this lakeside town for lunch after an incredible school visit to the International School of Geneva.  Intriguing mix of modern art and historical culture.


Bern: Quick stop, wish I could’ve spent more time and rented a bicycle to cruise the city that’s for the Bears.


Interlaken: The adventure capital of Switzerland, think Queenstown, NZ of Europe.  I’d love to see this place in the summer


Liechtenstein: Actually a country.  The locals are called Liechtensteiners, enough said.


Zuoz: Wondrous and secluded mountain town situated in the connection of the French and Italian Alps, this is the Aspen of Switzerland.  The old world charm was inescapable – embodied by the ornate hand carved stucco accents.


Zurich: Blending the hip, modern, and historical, Zurich was the biggest city we encountered.  My German is lacking, gotta prep for Germany…


Not sure how much I like the travel guide rundown, but I’m going to keep it for now.  The sun is finally peeking through the clouds in Madrid, so it’s time to go.


Auf wiedersehen,


Ty.E