After visiting Amsterdam, Derek and Katie headed back to the States. The next weekend, Dana, my parents, and I headed up to Zurich, Switzerland. The drive to Zurich is pretty incredible (only outdone by the train ride—because you can look out the window). Along the way, we decided to stop at a place that had an okay view. Here Dana and I are post lunch.
Not a bad place to stop for lunch
After arriving in Zurich, we headed to a museum that had some post-impressionists’ works. I think. I’m not an art guy.
Afterwards, we toured the city, stopping at Spruengli. Spruengli makes the world’s most awesome chocolates. Unfortunately, it was the end of the day and most things were pretty picked over. But we were still able to get some good stuff. For the rest of our city tour, we walked with sweet, sweet chocolate euphoria. One of the great sites in Zurich is Europe’s largest clock face. As we made our way to view it, I spotted this beauty.
Dana offered to buy—er—take my photo.
Per the usual when visiting such a sought after European landmark, the clockface was overrun by tourists. I was just able to snap this photo over the crowd.
Tourists, tourists, everywhere!
With our city tour complete, we grabbed a few drinks and then dinner. The next day we headed to the zoo. Zoos in Europe are a bit different in the States. Some animals are left to roam free. For example, this peacock was just wandering around looking for something—what? I don’t know.
"Hey Mister. Where's the tiger exhibit?"
Second, you can get as close as you want to the tigers. Of course, my pants were soaked after taking this photo. From being in the water!! I swear!!
Who wants some Spruengli???
All-in-all, it was a good, albeit, short trip. After the zoo, we headed back to Brescia. Since my parents were flying out the next morning, we dropped them off in Milan. After having guests for two weeks, it was nice to have the flat to ourselves. But, we only had a few days before there was more family knocking at the door…
