When in Rome, do as the Romans. So when in Switzerland, experience a fondue. We were fortunate enough to have some of the people traveling with us treat us to a traditional Swiss evening – raclette and fondue. This is a little different than what we are used to at home, but wow! It was... Continue Reading →
Ohhh the food!
I’m sure people who visit Switzerland all comment on the quality of the food. I’ve done my best to try a few local favourites, to expand my dining horizons while we spend a week in Bern. To start the day, the coffee is outstanding. People who don’t like strong coffee may not be too... Continue Reading →
Learning Bern
Another great aspect of travel is learning about other cultures and meeting new people. While we have not been out in the city too much yet, I have been trying to learn new things about Bern, the area and its people. I learned from one of the volunteers that Bern, the fourth most populous city... Continue Reading →
Walking the city
When I’m traveling, I find that the best way to get to know a city is to walk it. And I love to walk. So this morning I struck out in Berne (or Bern) while Ron did preparations with his team. I decided to follow the path we went our first night, when we walked... Continue Reading →
Love what you do
Have you ever experienced bad customer service, or dealt with someone who is so miserable that you feel like telling them to find a new job? We have all experienced those situations. Everyone has a bad day, but we have all experienced those who are just nasty, who clearly should not be providing customer service.... Continue Reading →
The joys – and frustrations – of travel
There is so much to love about travel. And a few things to hate. We have just started on our travel adventure to Europe. I love to explore new places, try new food, meet new people. I love to learn about the history of the different places we visit, many of which have long histories... Continue Reading →
NYC delights Part 2
It’s been a while coming for the second installment of our New York City taste experience. Summer weather makes it harder to sit inside and write! Our other highlight of New York was the Italian food. There are great place everywhere, like Coppola’s on the Upper West Side, but Little Italy is a must-see, must-taste.... Continue Reading →