Category Archives: Swiss

Went to the doctors today about my ear. Amazing amount of equipment and facilities in what I think was a normal GP practice (I hope!) They do blood analysis and x-rays on the spot, while you wait. No diving for … Continue reading →

Amazing that the Summer hols is over and they are back to school already. The Swiss kids have been back a couple of weeks already – I think they must break up earlier. I woke up at stupid early o’clock … Continue reading →

After work today I met Dave at the swimming pool in Opfikon so I could practice some of my diving skills. He had noticed a couple of things on Saturday that he felt would be worthwhile brushing up on. Spent … Continue reading →

Woke really late today – nearly Midday! Can’t remember the last time I slept that late. And no headache either, thankfully. Pottered about for the day, then went to church in Hardbrucke in the evening. Pretty mellow.

Today was the day of my first dive in open water for 20 years. I was a bit nervous, but Dave was with me and he is a great teacher – a real calming influence. I am so glad I … Continue reading →

The rain finally stopped this afternoon. Just as suddenly as it started, it stopped! The sun came out. We had a bit of excitement in the office today – When they were moving the teams from Uetlihof to Edenstrasse (which … Continue reading →

A & B to Zürich. Playground, shops, clock etc. Ate at Migros. Walked through car park to see entry to CS Offices.

A & B to Rapperswil. Zoo. Evening ate at Italian place up road from Apartment

Train to Luzerne. Boat to Weggis. Cable car then train to Rigi Kulm (Summit). Picnic and power nap. Then train down to Arth Goldau and fast train back to Zurich. Ate at Nordsee in main station. Cakes for dessert. Photos … Continue reading →

Train to Shaffhausen via Winterthur. Walked through town to Rhine. Walked back to train station and got bus to Neuhausen. Walked down steps to Rhinefalls. Boat ride near falls. Walked back up steps. Walk & Bus to Neuhausen train station. … Continue reading →