Altstadt

I spent most of my day walking in the Altstadt, or Old Town. The cobblestone streets were full of both locals and tourists, all busy shopping, taking photos, and just enjoying the sunshine. Today is the first day in close to a week that I've seen that marvelous globe that I'm always complaining about back home. I welcomed it's rays, as it heated me from the outside, in.

After walking for a few hours, I decided to get something to drink and read for a little while. I finally found a host, so I'm free of that hostel! Last night, a woman in my room was snoring all night. Usually this doesn't bother me, but her snoring wasn't steady at all. It kept waking me up, until I finally put my headphones on. Needless to say, I'm sleepy today! Relaxing with a good book (or e-book) was a good way to spend some time. I had a few hours to 'kill' while waiting for my host to meet me, so I just relaxed and watched the world pass by. A few chapters into my book, I heard a noise and looked up... a family was bringing their dog into McDonalds! It was a beautiful yet rambunctious dog, and the owners just tied his leash and walked away to order. I wish dogs were allowed in more places in the states... Sumi could go everywhere with me! The only place I can think of that she can go is Lowe's... which is where I spend all my time anyways so I don't know why I'm complaining.

Finally it was time to go meet my host at the train station. I got there early and stood around for awhile until I noticed a guy kinda looking at me as if he recognized me, but wasn't sure... I spoke up and it turned out to be him. We walked a few miles to his apartment where I was finally able to put my bag down. We decided to go out to eat, and I asked him what he would recommend as a good Swiss dish. In the French speaking area of Switzerland, fondu is the specialty, but here in the German part, I was recommended to try Rösti. It sounded foreign and exotic so I was excited to experience it!! Well... It's actually just a plate of hashbrowns covered in cheese, ham, and whatever else you want. Is it just me, or does that sound a bit too much like something you'd find on a menu at Cracker Barrel?

After we returned to the apartment, Daniel and I put in a movie and relaxed. I was tired from walking aimlessly all day, and he was tired after a long day at work! 

Just like in Paris, people have started putting locks on this bridge.