A day in Luzern

Having had enough of walking around the same expensive stores in zurich, we were in desperate need of something else to do. Luckily enough for us, we found some friends who wanted to come along. We met ariella and abby on our 3rd day in Zurich, over what has now become a mainstay of killing time: a game of cards. The intent was to get a view of the mountains, at least at some vantage point while in switzerland, and luzerneemed to offer that as well as a nice enough town. Unfirtunately, the weather did not agree. As it happened, it snowed the night before, and the roads to the observation area were closed because of the roads. Bummer.

So instead, we spent some time in the town, checking out some of the historical sites including a Lion hewn into a natural rock face. It was very nice exept for the slush and water all over the place. We did end up getting a bit of sunshine but by then we were already very cold so we eventually took the train back to Zurich for a home cooked dinner: Poached fish and clams in a White Wine Cream sauce with arugula and parmesan. A good way to end a busy day of walking and sightseeing. It really is amazing what can be done with very little equipment and a little bit of creativity. Suffice it to say, I think it was the best dinner that we had in Zurich, and one of the cheapest too. After dinner we went for coffee and played a little more jenga. We said our good-byes that evening to our new friends and we made our way to bern the next morning.