Author Archives: Sue
Day 4 – Travelling to Appenzell
Decided it was time to skirt the rain which is coming so headed to Appenzell area which is in the north eastern region of Switzerland. Four hours by train and you are across the country doing and seeing something different. The Appenzell region is an area which prides itself on its cultural diversity. Found a … Continue reading
Day 3 – Montreaux and Chateau de Chillon
After another great rest and waffles for breakfast it was off to Montreaux and the Castle. We arrived off the metro to wait for the train when we ran into a couple who we had meet while waiting in Montreal. They had spent a day in Switzerland before heading to lake Como. Another 45 minute … Continue reading
Day 2 – Lausanne
Woke up to a sunny day for our trip to Lausanne. The trains are amazing, they run on time and no routing to a place you weren’t planning on going. Air Canada could take a few lessons. We arrived in Lausanne after about 45 minutes, we then had to take the Metro to “Ouchy” which … Continue reading
Day 1 – May 15 & 16
Left Edmonton at 11 a.m heading to Toronto (instead of Montreal like originally scheduled). After three and a half hours and one movie each we arrived on time in Toronto, only to find out that the plane to Geneva was being routed through Montreal. Oh well. So another hour flight to Montreal, 2 beers and … Continue reading