z ü r i c h

we took
a day trip
to zürich
to visit
our friend,
jes,
and show
grub the town.

i feel like
a country mouse
visiting
the city
when i go
to zürich.
so many people.
so many bars
and restuarants.
so much shopping.
english-speakers
everywhere.

i was frustrated
because i would
speak german
but as soon
as they heard us
speak english
with each other
they switch to english.
i am glad
that they
don't do that
in neuchâtel
so i can work
on my french.

we spent
the day exploring.
the highlight
of the day
was the flea market.
i resisted buying
anything
until we have
an apartment
but
it was fun
to see what
people
were selling.
many things
were not priced.
i don't like that
because they
can size you up
and decide on
a price...
plus i have
to decipher
swiss german
which is
really difficult
for me to understand.

grub says
that zürich
is the new york
of switzerland.
i think he's right.
we look forward
to going back
often.

i discovered
a great blog
by another
american transplant
in zürich-
asphalt & air.
i hope
to meet up
with her
soon.

this week
we may be
signing papers
for
an apartment-
fingers crossed!

xo