Category Archives: Swiss

When I woke up this morning, I had no idea what I would do today, apart from the fact that I would probably go somewhere. I looked in my Swiss guidebook and stumbled upon an interesting mention of a science … Continue reading →

I should have got up earlier! I have been wanting to visit Mont Blanc, the highest mountain in Europe for several weeks, but I had not realised how long it would take me to get there! I caught a train … Continue reading →

My prediction of yesterday has come true. I heard today that my contract will be terminated at the end of October, along with another 12 contractors from our department. I am hoping to find another contract or even possibly a … Continue reading →

In a team meeting today, it was announced that there is very little work coming into our team. I am anticipating that my contract will be terminated early

Following the disastrous journey home in July (due to floods) we had determined that I would in future travel home only once a month. In August, Annette & Ben travelled over to visit me for a week, so September was … Continue reading →

I woke at 8 this morning, so I decided to go to church in Bullach for the morning service. It was nice. Richard spoke well on Abram and Sarah and applied some experiences that they are having as a couple … Continue reading →

Or should that be A Historic Journey???? I heard from a work colleague this week of a travel opportunity which caught my imagination. They have built a brand new 35km tunnel under the Alps. It is ready to open in … Continue reading →

Mamma Mia was not bad! It wasn’t quite what I was expecting, but then I don’t know quite what I was expecting! Most of the audience seemed older than me, which was strange. I thought it was interesting that the … Continue reading →

Went to Sihl City cinema to see The Bourne Ultimatum tonight. Was very good. Today was some kind of a half public holiday in Zurich (not for us) and they had some sort of street fair up Uetlibergstrasse. The road … Continue reading →

Spent a lovely day in Geneva today. Went down primarily to see the CERN exhibition about Particle Physics, but it’s all a bit over my head! Also, I think I would benefit more from the guided tour of the particle … Continue reading →