Big Trip to Europe -- At Last!

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Thought I'd start a little travelogue for our trip.  Left yesterday, June 28, for the start of our big European adventure.

Caught a ride with the lovely Carol direct from Glen Ellen to the Palace Hotel in SF.  Had a walk down to the Ferry Building, then back for a snack at the Palace before heading to SF for our Swiss Air flight to Zurich.

Great flight, perfect, in fact -- even got to see Bohemian Rhapsody in flight.

Arrived, fumbled around the airport to find the correct train to our hotel, then out for a walk to Lake Zurich.  Hot, hot, hot, at around 92 F.








Dinner at a sidewalk cafe, a stroll back to the hotel, nightcap in the bar (an excellent Swiss Pinot Noir from Sion), and to bed.

Up early (6AM) ready for what the day presents...we're thinking a ferry ride around Lake Zurich, and a visit to the Zurich University Botanical Garden this afternoon.  Going to be very hot again today (92 F.)

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Shelina (formerly known as Shasta) said…
I hope you have a great time and stay cool! The pictures are really pretty!
8:23 AM
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