Monday, April 30, 2012
11 Days In Europe !
~ Day 3 - 24 March 2012 ~
Schaffhausen - Rhine Falls Warning : Despite its name , don't expect a big waterfall !
The largest waterfall in Central Europe.
Take a boat ride for a closer look at Rhine Falls.
A white swan & a duck with lots of their friends.
White swan cleaning its feathers.
Lucerne - Old Swiss House
Picturesque Old Swiss House Restaurant Online reviews : Delicious , Expensive , Worth it !
An alley beside the Old Swiss House.
Just a stone's throw away from the Old Swiss House is the entrance to the Lion Monument.
A stone sculpture to honor the heroic Swiss Guards during the French Revolution.
Unique Building !
Lucerne - Chapel Bridge The magnificent Swiss Alps as the background !
Another view of the Chapel Bridge in a different angle.
Yet another angle of the Chapel Bridge.
Walking through the Chapel Bridge , you will be able to see colored frames about history.
Managed to capture this shot in time. It would be better without the sun's glare.
A white swan came up to shore.
Shops , bars and restaurants Locals hanging out along the water edge.
This door looks majestic to me.
Clock Tower
A fountain ? No you are wrong.
It is a place for people to drink water. The function is similar to a water cooler.
Close up shot of the design
See those people sitting at the backdrop ? That place is called the Square. On weekends , farmers' market will be held at the Square.
Paintings on the facade of the buildings.
The last supper ~
Beautiful private house
Cute wanted poster
Rolex , not Lolex arh ! Of course there is no shortage of watch shops.
Paiget
Girard Perregaux
A souvenir shop near the Chapel Bridge.
The shop also sells souvenirs from Germany. Cuckoo clocks
Beer mugs
Nutcrackers
Figurines
My dinner ~
Yummy vegetable cream soup
Main dish
Dessert
8:44:00 PM
Sunday, April 29, 2012
11 Days In Europe !
~ Day 1 - 22 March 2012 ~
On board SQ flight from Singapore to Zurich
~ Day 2 - 23 March 2012 ~
Singapore - Zurich
High up in the sky =)
Ice crystals
Mountainous terrain of Switzerland
Zurich airport's baggage trolleys look like some war devise.
Beer with sandwich anyone?
Grab a copy of Zurich city map at the airport or your hotel (if available)
The green outline is the suggested walking route. It takes about half a day to complete it. Left side : Luxury branded shops Right side : Small shops , cheaper finds
Bahnhofstrasse
The whole street of luxury shops.
Shopping mile
Niederdorfstrasse The old town Trendy shops , bars & restaurants
Cheap eats Influenced from the middle east. Oishii ! Succulent meat , Crusty bread
Wrap with the same filling as the above.
Personally , I prefer the crusty bread =]
You will find many clock towers along the street. After all , Switzerland is known for its Swiss watches.
Church
Graffiti
Dying love ?
I am falling in love with this place.
River filled with swans and ducks.
River walk
What you do call this ?
A : Is this a fountain ?
B : Is it a water cooler ?
C : A drinking place ?
D : Refreshment fountain ?
What is it ?
Another one ~
My hotel for the night : Holiday Inn Express
It is near the airport however , due to its double insulated windows , it is super quiet.
The hotel provides free transport service to & from the airport and city center.
11:40:00 AM
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My name is Alicia Wan. I love to watch dramas, movies, read books and cook if I have the time.
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