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so... es nochet... no die letschte Sache schnäll erledige.. ond scho gli stoht d'Sabine do zom öis abhole! - be dene doch öppe 7 Grad ond dem Räge verosse eschs om so schöner chöne mer ed wärmi! Es sett aso am Mettwoch doch 37 grad warm wärde en darwin.... :O)

so... i ben no a de letschte Vorbereitige ond denn esch es bald sowiet ond mer chöne go. Es esch chum z'glaube aber de Roger esch ab 7ni uf ond no es Gschäft go die letschte Sache erledige... - hoffe er chonnt bald weder hei ond helft mer nochli.... <br>Bes Bald!

... it was a big walk between some of them. At the first one Ian did not want to go on the rides but when we got to the second one we found some good stuff and went in the fun house together then went on a really funny ghost train and a big roller coaster which I did not like as I felt like it was going to go off the end of the rails. We went the next one and they had huge big rides there was like a big ...

There is yet another fair in Basel right now, the Herbstmesse (Autumn Fair). It is huge! Carnival rides, food stalls, and booths selling trinkets are spread throughout the city. We went out at night to the Münsterplatz to see the action. Beforehand we visited Petersplatz to get raclette over potatoes and steaming Gluwein. Delicious! We also stopped in at the Barf ...

... trunk and backseat, we said goodbye. It was a bit sad for me but mom had a really hard time. This is somewhat amusing as when I moved here, she didn't shed a tear when I left, but cried like a baby when Lincoln left later when my sister came to visit.<br><br>Anyway, finally they got in the car and I joined the man by the exit so we could wave them along the way. The entire trip mom and dad joked about how happy they are I was with them because without me they just get ...

... Gimmelwald is the best kept secret in the Alps (although I can only hope there are more like it that are completely tourist-free) and I feel a little guilty sharing even this. But the tourists are mostly there to hike, and hike we did! The most breathtaking views I've ever seen and more wildflowers than I could possibly photograph. Even higher up by tram to the top of the Schilthorn (snow capped photos).<br><br>By train, through Interlaken, Luzern for a few days, and Lugano.<br>

... off with an early morning procession, the Morgenstreich, which starts at 4 a.m. on Monday morning. This is a procession of about 200 illuminated canvass lanterns decorated with paintings and rhymes that make fun of a particular "subject" - a local event from the past year. After the city's streetlights are switched off, these lanterns are paraded through the darkened streets, accompanied by the cliques with their ...

... with costumes and masks and bands. Damn near froze standing still for that long, but I had a good vantage point for the pictures so I wasn't going to move for fear of losing my spot. After the parade we got stuck into the gluhwein and some hot food then went back to the hostel for a hot shower, then out for dinner. We went to a local brewery that had a restaurant incorporated and had such a good time that we made it a regular while we were there.

... Must admit, after the little bit I tried I still prefer Cadburys! Basel is another lovely city. The river Rhine runs down through the middle of it, and although it doesn't look as though a strong current flows through it, it must have by the way the boats that go from one side to another had to be guided by a wire to be able to get across! Pete and I are getting a bit far too used to this traveling from one country to another. So far not one ...

... their doors on this special occasion. Houses and businesses on the Marktplatz were still either in pitchblack with no lights or have candles going. As everybody about was rushing to the closest places to eat, we saw no chance of getting a seat - let alone getting through the door - if we stayed so central. A short walk therefore was in order, after which we came to a very nice coffee shop and ordered some hot chocolates, coffee, and ...