28 July:
I lurrrrrve the weather here in Zurich! Sunny yet cool in the day (but not so cold as London) and temperature was just nice at night.
Journey from London to Zurich entailed an earliest bus from the apartment we stayed, then an earliest train to Luton Airport, the 1hr20mins flight to Zurich and then a tram ride to our hotel. Took us about 10 hours... Reached our hostel at about 12pm but check-in time was 2pm. So we left our bags at the recep and went round to explore.
Took the tram again to the town area and roamed around. The tram lines are pretty well-connected and convenient. Earlier, we bought the day-pass at the airport. However, we noticed there's like no machine for us to swipe the card or anything. It was only later when a local told us conductors will come onboard to check the passes on n off. So it's almost like based on good faith that people had actually purchased tickets. Interesting. Imagine such a system in SG. Where got possible.
At Old Town, cafes and restaurants are everywhere. And strip clubs too haha. Had lunch at a chinese restaurant and we were served by this cute young hongkie who was there for internship. Food was not bad but super ex! A simple set lunch consisting of a plate of fried noodles and a drink cost us about 18francs EACH. A bottle of coke costs 2.90francs. Gosh. The other side of the town was the New Town where all the luxury shops and expensive restaurants are.
Went back to our hostel and checked in at 2+. Our room was FANTASTIC! It's comparable to a boutique hotel's room! We were given an attic room, with sunroofs and a nice toilet and bed... heavenly! Took a nap after settling in. Went back to the New Town for dinner at this popular restaurant for Swiss food. Warm ambience and food, beer and dessert was great. Had sausages with a very nice potato salad and chocolate mousse. Bill came up t0 74francs. That's like SGD99.90. But worth it for the experience and great food and service. I think. Hee.
Ok really gonna crash already. Going to Interlaken tomorrow morning. Nite!
3 comments:
Yo babe!!!
Enjoyed your updates...
ya lor... Europe is super slow pace..hhahaa...
Didn't expect you to still have internet access..
Awaiting your next update.. =)
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Haha! Yah! The transport system will never happen in Singapore! Aussie is also like that, and I suspect some foreign students don't pay too.
Glad you're enjoying yourself!! Don't think of the money! You're in Europe babe!
hey babe i finally got the opportunity to read blogs as it is National Day today!!! no need to work and can slack at home... Miss ya from singapore and by reading your updates, i can feel that you are really having a good time there... we catch up when u are back
xin
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