The land of chocolate, watches, army knives and Roger Federer’s backhand.
A random fact…
Chemist Albert Hofmann was using LSD to conduct migraine-cure tests in Basel in 1943 when he accidently absorbed the compound through his fingertips and became the first man to trip on acid
Moving on…
Switzerland is a stunning country. With 70% of it’s landmass made up of mountains, breathtaking views are never far away. Cows and sheep actually wear bells, and there actually are countless towns nestled in green valleys intersected with flowing mountain streams of almost unimaginable blue water. We were especially lucky being here now to enjoy a symphony of autumn colours thrown into the mix. Yes, it is an amazingly beautiful country.
It is also stunningly expensive. Just like Monique is always saying that Holland is flat, people always say that Switzerland is expensive. But it isn’t until you arrive that you fully appreciate it. One small example is the campsite that we stayed at in Engleberg that charged the equivalent of AUD$60 which excluded electricity, hot showers, use of the washing machine or dryers, or the camp swimming pool.
Bring on the Euro.
Next stop, Munich.
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