Wängi - Switzerland

We embarked on an outstanding journey to Switzerland via Philadelphia. Zürich, where we picked up a compact car, greeted us with exquisite weather and a clear blue sky.

Adjusting to a manual transmission always takes me a little while. Modern cars are becoming increasingly equipped with electronic features, and it took me a few minutes to figure out how to adjust the side-view mirrors properly.

Following a brief drive, we reached the quaint farming village of Wängi, where Ursula's brother, Wally, resides. Wally's girlfriend, Marli from Brazil, treated us to a delectable lunch of Pao de Queijo. Delicious!

In the afternoon, we took two trips to the bank in Aadorf. Incredibly, the speed limit on this 4.5 km stretch of road changed no less than eight times!

Despite my strong resistance, jet lag intensified as the afternoon wore on, forcing me to nap briefly before dinner.Read more