Monthly Archives: October 2007

Today was my last day at Credit Suisse. I got my timesheet signed and faxed off to the agency, and handed my pass and keys in. The team took myself and Tom Peacey out for a lunch at the Pizza … Continue reading →

Third mountain of the week. A train journey to Luzern (again) then another to Alpnachstad. Then 48% gradient cog railway up Mount Pilatus (steepest in World apparently) Some lovely walks and hikes. Had picnic at highest point. Cable car down … Continue reading →

S at Work A&B to Technorama, Winterthur

S at Work A&B to Mt Rigi. Train to Arth Goldau. Cog railway up to Rigi Kulm. Played on playground. Foggy. Cablecar to Weggis. Boat to Luzern. Train back to Zurich. Photos here

S at work. A&B Sihl City, Zurich. Bought charger for DS. Looked for Pokemon Kraks.  Back to Migros. Evening out with Strathie family for ice cream, then drive back along lake to HB. S10 to Binz.

Went with Ben to the Langenberg Langnau wildlife park. Bit disappointing. Free entry, but not many animals in evidence. Saw deer, goats, wolves, wild cats, wild boar. Had coffee and hot choc in cafe. Stopped in Zurich HB for a … Continue reading →

Caught the train to Luzern then another narrow gauge to Engleberg. Bought Family ticket for cable cars up to Mount Titlis (3200m) Three cablecars. First is a 6 seater, then an 80 person one and finally the Titlis Rotair which … Continue reading →

To church in Bülach (snow flurries on way) then picked up picnic stuff for trip up Uetliberg. Did Planetenweg. Cakes and coffee (very expensive) in Felsenegg cafe and came down cablecar. S4 to Sallesporthalle then tram up to Laubegg.

Caught tram into Zurich. Walked down side of Lake to see play area, models and also to find Bratwurst stall. Failed. Caught train from Zolikon to Zurich HB. Bought Bratwurst from stall in station then walked down Bahnhoffstrasse. Bought chestnuts … Continue reading →

Annette & Ben arrived 18:30. Had to wait 45 mins for luggage to come off plane.