Tag: zurich
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The Böögg and Sechseläuten
The Böögg. Depending on how you say it could sound you like are trying to say “boogar” but get stopped mid-way. But before I talk about boogars, let me back up. The Böögg is part of the annual Sechseläuten festival, which occurs on the 3rd Monday of every April. More details but can found here on…
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Spring is Finally Here!
Spring has finally arrived in Zurich, and it is so fantastic to be here to witness it. Spring in any city is absolutely wonderful, but it doesn’t hurt to have a lake with a view of the Alps in the background to really make it something worth remembering. We walked around throughout the morning and…
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A Break from the Red Line
One of the worst things about Chicago is the red line. I am sorry, have you ridden it lately?! Here is the deal – if you get on an “old car”, it will 9 times out of 10 smell like pee and/or a homeless person. If you get on a “new car”, you will be…
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Day 1 = Great Success!
Phew! My first day of work was pretty fantastic. But I will say, I am so glad Tony and I practiced going to the office on the train because to try and figure it out that morning would have been crazy stressful! I did also way overshoot what time I needed to leave, but whatever,…
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A Day in Zurich
Today was the first sunny, slightly warmer day since we arrived in Zurich, so Tony and I took full advantage and strolled down Bahnhofstrasse near the lake. I took a quick film of the day because it was so lovely, which you can see below by clicking on the link. It also made me feel…