Sipping the best $8 Starbucks I've ever had!
On our way back up to Germany, we stopped for one expensive night in Zurich. It is a town that is high on name recognition... and very little else. Driving in, we were beginning to wonder if anything other than 4 story grey buildings and men in suits existed. However, when we reached the city core we found a neat 5 block area called the 'Old Town' (very original) spanning the Limmat River filled with great patio restaurants, pubs, and nightlife - and people wandering around deciding which patio, pub, or nightlife spot to hit.
It was definitely more than we expected from a city described as "synonymous with international banking" - which isn't usually the best tip-off for a tourist destination.
The only problem was that Swiss Francs seem to be in high demand, with things such as Chicken Fajitas costing almost $35! Needless to say, we stayed just one quick evening, but were happy to put another pin in the map!
The view from our room was straight out of the movie "Moulin Rouge" with cute houses and roofs with character.
Christie over the river...
... and Jason over the river! (No one was around to take us together!)
Patios line the Old Town.
Three potted plants show the extent of 'fun' for the Swiss... not usually noted for their hard partying lifestyles, the Swiss we met were all very nice, 'neutral,' and civil people.
This face says it all about Zurich, which claims to be "Downtown Switzerland." However, I'm sure he'd change his expression if he saw the prices!
~ J. Twice
1 comment:
J...glad you put another pin in the map. Chris wants to know if the first two places you traveled were the top two corners. ;) hehehehe
Post a Comment