Switzerland, or how I decided to become a Swiss banker.

OK...

Where to start...

Switzerland was awesome.

I got to Zurich around 4pm and Mike met me at the airport. We then proceeded to wandered around the city for a few hours. I was still feeling kind of sick but much better. We ate a light dinner then took the train to St. Gallen and decided to stay in because we planned on getting up early to go hiking. So we hung out, caught up and watched Role Models (amazing movie) then went to bed. It was rainy the next day so hiking was out... instead we did a light hike in the hills around St. Gallen.

Fun Fact: There are LOTS of sheep in Switzerland.

Fun Fact: I hate sheep.

About 30 minutes into it it started snowing. SNOWING. I know. It was awesome... but quite cold.We went down to the city after that and bought some groceries, made dinner... and yet again, stayed in and watched a movie. Sensing a theme?

The next morning we got up early and head to the train to go to Santis for our hike. After about 2 hours we got there, only to find out there was 4-6 feet of snow on the ground so all the paths were covered. We were kind of bummed but took the Sky Tram up to the top to look around. Normally you can see 6 countries and all of the Alps from the top... but it was very foggy so we saw about 10 feet in front of our faces. We had a snowball fight, which was legendary.
Headed back to St. Gallen, did some sight seeing... saw the Abbey( beaaaautiful!) and then when to Olma Fest, which was a huge carnival with food and rides. :)

Mike had class the next day so I was on my own. I got up and saw some more of St. Gallen, then took the train to Rorschach, Switzerland and spend some time by Lake Constance (a huge lake that borders 3 countries). Then I head back to St. Gallen and saw Theatre St. Gallen's production of Romeo and Juliet... in German. I think some of it was lost in translation, literally. My German is pretty bad but I am almost positive Mercutio said "This isn't 'Trolius and Cressida'".

Tuesday I got up and headed back to Zurich and wandered taking pictures for a few hours before I headed to the airport.

What I Learned in Switzerland.
No one is Switzerland is poor. No one.
The Swiss are a jovial people for whom life is a musical. Example:

I have no hard evidence but I am pretty sure this is the home of a Swizz banker.
I want to be a Swiss Banker.
Mercedes Benz are common cars in Switzerland. Everyone has them... which is why I learning German and moving to Switzerland as soon as possible.



I'll post about London next.