Hotel Rochat Basel

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!

... fairgrounds to check things out.<br><br>In Münsterplatz we rode the big wheel and got a nice view of the city lights reflecting on the Rhine. After our ride we just hung around a stall selling gluwein, drinking and chatting. Everywhere we went was crowded with people in good spirits and children full of sugar and excitement. Herbstmesse is a fun time in Basel!

... all the sights. We finished early in Rome yesterday and got back to train station about 4 hours early for our night train. We were those travelers sitting and the ground eating and sleeping on their bags. I always wondered about those people and now I can say I was one of those people who didn't care that I was sleeping on the ground of a train station in Rome. Night train took about 12 hours. We got 2 bottom bunks with 6 ...

We got back in Basel late yesterday afternoon. We had lots of time to sort out our luggage and for mom and dad to repack for their journey today. Today it was time to say good-bye. They are driving back to Paris and flying home midday tomorrow. I had parked their rental car in an underground garage right by my apartment. We all walked down to the garage together, Lincoln included, with their assortment of suitcases and carry-ons. Once we managed to squeeze everything in ...

... Sewing kit<br><br>Compass<br><br>Lighter<br><b r>2 candles<br><br>measuring tape<br><br>spare glasses<br><br>Small eyeglasses screwdriver and extra screws<br><br>Compeed medium-sized hydrocolloid bandages<br><br>Small and medium sized safety pins + rubber bands<br><br>Potable Aqua water purification tablets<br><br>Small plastic zip-ties<br><br>Spare headphones<br><br>Sporks<br><br>Hair brush<br><br>Superglue<br><br>Tide to Go<br><br>

... 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.

... eat on the cheap, and waiters are more than used to student appetites and budgets. However, going out for a romantic meal or gastronomic indulgence will, of course, cost you a little more. <br><br>River walks<br>A stroll along the river is a must-do ...

... be safe if I somehow end up being very adventurous... Thanks codz! So 1.14 pm sharp (don't expect any delay here - this is a country that works) it's time to leave the confort and peace brought my wonderful family, friends and La suisse. The ride to Basel is what you would expect of this beautiful country. Lakes , mountains in the backdrop and cute old towns (Neuchatel looked great), enough horrible stuff for never wanting to ...

In the morning, we still had not been able to arrange a ride to Hamburg. Maria tried a few phone calls while Peter was at work, but it appeared hopeless. Waiting for Peter, Paul and I walked to a beautiful, near-by park, visited an exhibit of hideous sculptures, and read. Upon our return, Maria announced that Peter had found us a ride to Hannover. We lunched on cream cakes ...