[tsy-rikh] or as we say in English, Zurich

Hi all! So, I was lucky enough to spend last week in Zurich.

We were finally taught how to pronounce Zurich in

German thanks to our Chicago friends Scott and Brooke

who are now living in Zurich. Scott works for UBS as well

and is doing a two to three year assignment, like Derek.

This in a picture of the Bahnhofstrasse, the heart of the city.

So, while the boys worked very hard all week Brooke and

I hung out and enjoyed the beautiful summer weather in

Zurich. This is the outdoor cafe at Sprungli, the famous

confectioner, founded in 1836.

And here is my new favorite treat. Like I needed any

any other reason to love Zurich! These little bundles of

yumminess are called Luxemburgerlis. I don't know what they

are because it is all in German, but I think they are amazing!

They don't even ship them outside of Switzerland - I already tried!

It was so clear everyday that we were able to see the awe inspiring

Swiss Alps. Pictures just don't do them justice. We were

out on Lake Zurich taking a cruise.

After about two hours we reached a little town named

Rapperswil or the "town of roses". It is an ancient Swiss town

that has kept much of its medieval appearance.

On my last day I was walking down the Bahnhofstrasse

again and came across this beautiful clock. All the bells started

ringing and these little figurines came out. Everyone on

the street stopped to watch.

This is the view from the end of the Bahnhofstrasse

and the beginning of Lake Zurich.

And to keep with all of the other clocks in Zurich here

is one on the lake in flowers. How beautiful! And did you

know - all the public clocks in Zurich are synchronized.

I love this place! If you know my obsession with

time and being on time you know I would fit in here perfectly!

I would not mind living here either - hint hint. :)

Bye for now! Love,

Leah and Derek