Swiss Cheese? Swiss army knives? Swiss watches?
All I have to say about my arrival and short time here so far in ZeeCity (Zurich) is ... WOW.
I took a morning train from Volpiano, Italy to one of the main train stations in Torino and then took a train to Milan where I had a little time to at least walk around outside the train station. Wish I could have seen the Duomo that is supposed to be impressive. A postcard will have to do because I was soon whisked away on another train, lasting 4 1/2 hours and all it was, at least after we crossed into Switzerland, was absolutely breathtaking.
Snow on the mountains, lakes, snow covering the ground, some areas even a bit green. It was so beautiful to see from the speedy train that served as my transportation. Smooth train ride in first class (eurail pass holders know what I am talking about, right?). If every train ride, connection and just generally nice people aboard continues, I may just miss my flight back to California...
When I arrived in Zurich I was immediately in need of a few things ... a map to know where I was, a feel for the bus system and francs. This will be the only place I use Swiss money so it was great to use it on the meal I returned from a short time ago. Get this ... it was one of the best MEXICAN meals I have ever had. Yup, you heard me, a mexican meal in Switzerland. I found it in the city guide. Tres Kilos it is called (www.treskilos.ch) and the combo meal I ordered (a taste of their chicken burrito, quesadilla, rices, black beans, corn on the cob, some marinated beef and chili con carne was all fabulous. I washed it down with a Dos Equis Amber beer. That was after the homemade tortilla chips and the two salsas which were just as great. I could have had more of the homemade tortillas too, but maybe it just means my next trip to Zurich will be including a trip to Tres Kilos. Also, before anyone complains that I should try the local cuisine, let me tell you I did have it at the Swiss house for the Olympics in Torino and I wasn't thrilled by it.
As for where I am staying tonight, those who know my musical taste (stop laughing ... ) know that I am a sucker for classic rock. Well, Brady, I found the place you'd want to stay if you were along for this trip. Zic Zac Rock Hotel is where I am tonight ... in the Jimi Hendrix Room. Every room is themed to various rock and roll artists. When I asked for my room, my choices were Janis Joplin, Roxy Music, Bon Jovi and then Hendrix was available and I took it. It's a two star hotel and there isn't a bathroom in the room, but it will suit my budget just fine.
Oh, yeah, for those interested, there's a U2 room, Police, Doors, Beatles, Elvis and even such things as a Bryan Adams room and a Manfred Mann room. What, no A-Ha or Kanjagoogoo?
I leave for Innsbruck at 1:40 p.m. my time on Tuesday so I will write again after I arrive.
Danke for reading the blog.
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