Tram Pooch

Whew! Headed back to my own bed tonight, and gosh I am glad.
Saw this guy on the tram this morning on the way to work and we couldn't help but stare at each other. He was probably staring at the strange woman carrying three bags and a thermos of tea with a blue hat perched on her head and I was staring at the very well-behaved smart-looking poodle who I wouldn't have minded petting had I had a hand free.

Weekend

So...well...I have seen downtown Zurich quite a bit, but there is always a need to really spend a few hours traipsing through the windy streets of the old town with its weird and wonderful and way too expensive (usually) shops.

(And before anyone says something about the fact that I didn't take photos of Grossmünster or Fraumünster - I was THERE. But do you really want to see photos of them? Kinda...yawn?)

Night Stroll Through Zürich

Spent about an hour and a half wandering around Zurich last night (finally!). Ran into this woman, who offered me a drink of water. (nonverbally. It was kinda a gesture...). Not quite sure if this is a Swiss affliction...or just a random "I forgot to put on my other half today when I got out of bed this morning." I declined the water and kept on wandering.


















Came across these cranky bunnies in a shop window. They look really crammed into that box and I am guessing that is why they are cranky. But for now I decided to let them sit there and talk it out. I don't think I am a good bunny mediator.





















Towards the end of the stroll I came across this bookshop and went in and grabbed a book to take back to the hotel and read. All in all, a nice relaxed evening.



But did I mention? The prices of food here are really really astounding. I mean normal, every-day, nothing fancy food. Thank you for my per diem. Gosh.

Oh, one more thing: I edited these photos slightly with the (partially) free online tool Picnik. Really nice. I hadn't heard of it or used it before. Then Google bought it a couple days ago...so I read an article...and I gotta say - am really impressed. For my photo editing purposes, this is GREAT. Compared to paying 800 bucks (or whatever it is) for a copy of photoshop...wow...Even the premium version is a steal.

Swiss Chocolate Bunnies

You can tell Easter is coming...

On my way back to the hotel last night, I walked past this chocolate shop and had to stop and gawk. Amazing chocolate bunny sculptures.
































Although, I think they might have been a little confused. This kind of sculpture usually used for another holiday. (A towering tree of macrons in every possible flavor...wow. )

Hello Lindau

> I like the sereneness of the ducks on the dark grey still lake.
> Border town between Switzerland and Germany.

When in Switzerland...Eat Bircher Muesli

Breakfast. Bircher Muesli...uuuuuummmmmm. And healthier than croissants...

The Ei Phone

Haven't run into this one at the grocery store yet, but I will be looking now!!! (I am guessing this is an old joke...)

and...

Really nice views from the top floor of our client's building. A nice open airy space - a pleasure to have meetings in.

Hello Allgaeu

Beautiful landscapes on today's trainride