Switzerland 2023

September - October 2023

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- Oct 11, 2023
- ☀️ 73 °F
- Altitude: 410 m
- Germany Baden-Württemberg Region Konstanz 47.659216, 9.17507247°39’33” N 9°10’30” E
Day 23
Konstanz, Germany
October 11, 2023 in Germany ⋅ ☀️ 73 °F
Today, we explored the charming city of Konstanz, Germany. Ursula and I brought our passports, just as a precaution, but crossing the border was such a breeze that we hardly noticed it.

Ursula teamed up with Marli for some shopping and to help Marli find a specific medication for her eyes. In the meantime, Wally and I decided to unwind with a couple of beers and delve into some meaningful conversations.

Later on, I wandered through the streets in search of photo opportunities, but my efforts were in vain. The lighting was either unfavorable, or there were too many people obstructing the view.

Konstanz is a vibrant place, teeming with restaurants, bars, shops, and businesses that cater to Swiss residents seeking more budget-friendly options. Our dinner at Umami Sushi & Grill was a delightful experience.

Upon returning home, Wally and Marli treated us to a scrumptious dessert – Vermicelles with Meringué and a generous amount of sweet whipped cream. A long conversation ensued - thus, we decided to skip the slide presentation, and hit the sack early, given our 6:45 departure tomorrow morning.Read more
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- Oct 12, 2023
- 🌬 79 °F
- Altitude: 166 m
- United States Texas Tarrant County Minters Chapel Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport 32.896519, -97.04652232°53’47” N 97°2’47” W
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Day 24
ZRH-PHI-DFW
October 12, 2023 in the United States ⋅ 🌬 79 °F
Regrettably, today is the day we bid farewell to the enchanting landscapes of Switzerland.

I awoke even before the alarm clock could sound its chime. In a whirlwind of last-minute preparations, we shifted belongings from one near-maxed suitcase to another, ensuring no prohibited items were in our carry-ons. Marli kindly brewed me a delightful cup of coffee. We meticulously combed through every nook and cranny of Wally's apartment, scanning under beds, inspecting the bathroom, and peeking into the shower to guarantee we didn't unintentionally leave anything behind. With warm farewells from our gracious hosts, Wally and Marli, we pulled out of their driveway at 7:50 a.m. and embarked on our journey to the airport with a full tank of gas.

We had allowed ourselves extra time to catch our 11:45 flight, providing a buffer for returning the rental car, enjoying a leisurely coffee and croissant, and picking up a few "must-haves" at the duty-free shop. Everything unfolded seamlessly as we settled into seats 12A and 12B aboard the 787 aircraft.

Around 17:15, we soared past St. John, Newfoundland, and by 18:16, we found ourselves exactly 40,000 feet above Jürg & Irene in Halifax. The two are on day #402 of a camper journey through Mexico and North America.

We landed in Philadelphia right on schedule, navigated through customs with our luggage in tow, and celebrated our return to familiar territory with a glass of wine. Then, we successfully completed the second leg of our journey to DFW, where our friend Mike was waiting to pick us up.

And so concludes our splendid Swiss vacation. Never before have the autumn months treated us to such splendid weather.Read more
Traveler Did you see us in Nova Scotia? 😂🤣😂
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Traveler Ohh... that's so sweet that you thought of us. We often think about the great time we had in Keller.
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Traveler Bye bye, it was great to spend time with you two. Let's do it again next year.
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