… is actually tomorrow, but the fireworks have already started. From what I understand, fireworks are actually illegal in the city limits, but a blind eye is turned around Swiss National Day. Supposedly we’re in for a loud 24-48 hours or so. I will raise hell if the baby gets woken up, though, even though [...]
Archive for July, 2008
Swiss National Day
Posted in Switzerland 2008-2009, tagged switzerland on July 31, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Communicating with us
Posted in Switzerland 2008-2009, tagged switzerland on July 29, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
If you are reading this, and you are a friend or family member, you can send us an email, of course, but you can also see and/or hear us for FREE over the internet. We use Yahoo Instant Messenger, which you can download here: http://messenger.yahoo.com/ Just email us if you want our user names.
And if [...]
Things…
Posted in Switzerland 2008-2009 on July 29, 2008 | 3 Comments »
les alps…
Posted in Switzerland 2008-2009, tagged switzerland on July 29, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Did I mention that on clear days we can see the Alps in the distance from our balcony?
It isn’t the greatest shot in the world, but you can definitely see some of the snow, and the peaks themselves. Well, some of the Alps, at any rate. The closest ones to us that you see here [...]
Homesickness
Posted in Switzerland 2008-2009, tagged homesick, switzerland on July 28, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
I admit that I’ve had some trouble adjusting. By the state of this travelogue, I’ve obviously been trying to keep any mournful thoughts at bay by keeping as busy as possible. Yes, I’ve of course had bouts of loneliness, homesickness… but what has surprised me most as the strange moments that a wave of it [...]
New Experiences aren’t always good
Posted in Switzerland 2008-2009, tagged food, switzerland on July 26, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
On an unconsulted lark, my husband picked up a four-pack of beer that promised to be like Tequila-infused beer that you can get in the US (I actually like one particular kind of those).
Imagine flat Sprite mixed with really cheap beer… at least that’s what it tasted like to me.
I don’t want to know [...]
Picking an Expat Group
Posted in Switzerland 2008-2009, tagged expat, switzerland on July 26, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
For those of you who have lived abroad…
What do you look for in joining a local expat group? There are quite a few available near me, all with similar annual fees. Some seem to offer a free visit to one of their meetings.
Milestones
Posted in Switzerland 2008-2009, tagged edward, switzerland on July 24, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
My son is learning how to blow raspberries. It is a messy experience.
And I can now squeeze into jeans that I wore before I got pregnant. Woot! Pushing a stroller laden with a 16 pound baby and just as many pounds of groceries up 45 degree hills every other day seems to be doing the [...]
Tidbits
Posted in Switzerland 2008-2009, tagged 2008, switzerland on July 23, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
I’m taking a break from inputting our old travelogues and related pictures to write another current travelogue. Once I get caught up with everything, my posts won’t be so disorganized. For now I’ve got a few little tidbits I want to jot down before I forget.
On Saturday, as we were walking back from the bus [...]
Things you can’t access outside of the US on the internet
Posted in Switzerland 2008-2009, tagged switzerland on July 21, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
This is one (very upsetting) example of stuff I’ve been locked out of since my IP address is now in Switzerland:
“I want to see mountains again, Gandalf!”
Posted in Switzerland 2008-2009, tagged hiking, santis, switzerland on July 19, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
We went here today. Säntis is utterly gorgeous. I’ve never been around mountains like that in my life before, and it was incredible – jaw-droppingly amazing and beautiful.
We got up and moving fairly early, and with the baby, that’s quite an effort. We had to change trains just a few times. By the time we got [...]
Already in trouble with the neighbors…
Posted in Switzerland 2008-2009, tagged culture, switzerland on July 17, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
There is a sign-up sheet in the basement outside of the laundry room where you can sign up to do your laundry in advance. I am totally mortified because I started up several loads of laundry, and mis-read today’s date on the calendar. Today was not our laundry day – tomorrow is! As soon as [...]
Switzerland in the Summertime and Laundry
Posted in Switzerland 2008-2009, tagged switzerland on July 17, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Today is a rainy day. At times I can’t see the hills outside of our window, much less the Alps further south. July is supposedly the warmest and the month with the most rain. Although, unlike Texas, where rain brings nasty humidity, the rain cools everything off significantly. Right now it is about 60 degrees [...]
Switzerland Flights!
Posted in Switzerland 2008-2009, tagged switzerland on July 16, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
For those who are considering coming to visit us, Jenn heard on KRLD about a discount rate to Zurich (which is the airport that you need to fly into should you want to visit us and need to take a plane). The discount is through bestfares.com and you have to CALL to get the rate. [...]
Now that’s hilarious…
Posted in Switzerland 2008-2009, tagged highland games, switzerland on July 15, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
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