Zürich (day 2)

Little things remind you that you're "not in Kansas anymore, Toto!" such as the numbering of floors on elevators. The Europeans start with 0 (which actually makes total sense) and will even have negative numbers for basements. As I said, a little thing. 

The Europeans do level "0"

We had breakfast included with our room (an oddity in Europe) so we ate at our hotel before heading into town. If I never eat at another breakfast buffet in Europe, it will be too soon. ;) Let me leave it with this: we have different hygiene standards for food service. 

We hopped on a train (we are really getting the hang of the train life now and love it) and headed into town. We were so impressed with Zurich's public transport- it was clean, fast and easy to navigate. I guess that rings true for all of Zurich. 

Bricks of chocolate

Listen, if I could capture smells I would have. This place (Läderach) was amazing. We tried chocolates. We bought chocolates. It was lovely.

We'd also read about a place to get macaroons in town and since they're a favorite of ours we popped in. They were OK, but not worth the fuss. 

Macaroons!!

We spent most of the day just meandering around the city taking it all in.

Zurich on the river

We rode a little tram up to the University and explored that area, too. 

University of Zurich

The views from the top of the hill did not disappoint. 

Zurich showing off!!

Jackson looking cute

Meandering through town...

Public fountains with fresh water-yum! 

Public restrooms were spotless and even had
a place to wash and dry your hands!

Pretty.

Jackson eating a sausage
He burnt his mouth on this weiner. ;)

Chocolate to bring home to family and friends!