Wow it is so amazing here. The mountains are lush and beautiful. The hotel in Engelberg is fantastic. We are surrounded by mountains.. some that go beyond the clouds.
Today was filled with shopping and a cruise on Lake Lucerne. I took some really nice pictures of Lucerne and Lake Lucerne. I had a chance to bust out the french I have learned for 9 years with some success. I was able to ask how much something cost and which way to enter the church. It was one of those huge cathedrals that adorn Europe and it was quite the sight.
I bought two bull horns and some chocolate for family in Israel. Speaking of Israel, I hear they are no where near ending the war. This pains me.
I learned some really cool things about Switzerland. For one, they are very paranoid. They have bombs strapped to all the bridges and tunnels leading into the country. This is in the event of an invasion attempt on their country. By bombing the bridges and tunnels, they can prevent an invading army from moving in. They have the capacity to mobilize 750,000 troops in 48 hours. Swiss nationals are conscripted and later on they are routinely called for duty including target practice. All this for a country that is neutral.
Tomorrow I climb Mount Titlis by cable car. It will take 3 cable cars to get to the peak. Supposedly it is 7,000 metres above sea level. Makes sense since we are pretty high up here in Engelberg.
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Hello! I hear the chocolate in Switzerland is the best anywhere in the world. Drinkable, melted chocolate... I'd love some. :) Israel and the Hizbollah are still at it. Sad really, I feel for our countrymen right now. I was listening to an interview of the Ambassador from Syria and it was nothing but lies, lies, lies. "We have never given Hizbollah weapons." "We want peace for our neighbor Lebannon and they have every right to defend themselves against Israel" Blah Blah Blah. There is an old Chinese saying, "Those who come seeking peace without a treaty are plotting." I think Lebanon needs to think about that right now and be wary of help from Syria and/or Iran. Israel should also heed the warning because she cannot be the one to keep giving in and still be punched in the nose. Anyhoo... have a fun trip up the mountain today! I am sure you will be saying many brachot when seeing the mountains. :) --Dassi
Thank you Dassi for all the comments. Indeed it is amazing here albeit expensive. The good news is that the Swiss Franc is weaker than the Canadian dollar. It is 1 to 1 if you exchange money and 94 cents to a franc if you buy things by credit card.
They are not using Euros there? I remember Poland being oh so cheap and Amsterdam was a shock. Hopefully the trip wont be too expensive in the end. Well, I am sure you have heard the news, but good luck coming back to the N. American continent via England if that is how you will get back here. America is wetting itself silly right now. It was good hearing from you, have a fun day!
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