Walking Zürich – The Limmat

The Limmat from Münsterbrücke by night

By far the best way to see a city is to walk it.  Particularly the compact old towns of Europe.  Not everyone has the ability, stamina or perhaps enthusiasm for this endeavor, walking from dawn till dusk (and often into the night as well).… Read the rest

Walking Zürich – Lindenhof & the City

Lindenhof and the Limmat-Club Zürich

By far the best way to see a city is to walk it.  Particularly the compact old towns of Europe.  Today I’m walking Lindenhof & the City. Not everyone has the ability, stamina or perhaps enthusiasm for this endeavor, walking from dawn till dusk (and often into the night as well).  … Read the rest

Walking Zürich – Zürichsee

Walking Zürich

By far the best way to see a city is to walk it.  Particularly the compact old towns of Europe.  Today I’m walking the Zürichsee. Not everyone has the ability, stamina or perhaps enthusiasm for this endeavor, walking from dawn till dusk (and often into the night as well).  … Read the rest

Lake Zürich & Rapperswil

Lake Zürich from Grossmünster

I board the boat for Rapperswil with an expectation of a lake Zürich cruise and the vague promise of a Schloss (castle) at the end.  It’s not like me.  Usually I have my days planned to the ‘n’th degree but, apart from today being an unexpected bonus, I think I’m mellowing a little in my holiday expectations.… Read the rest