Walking Day in Zurich

Another lovely day in Zurich; temperature low 70’s, sunny with a light breeze. Antje and I headed into Zurich, taking the bus to Wollishofen (where they and Aunt Marilyn used to live) from there we hopped a tram and took the old familiar route into the city – marveling at all the changes. Microsoft moved into Wollishofen, bringing with them highly paid people who want nicer apartments. As a result lots of older buildings are being torn down and replaced with modern apartments. Antje says most of the newcomers are German and there’s much resentment by the old-timers who are being forced to move. It’s not uncommon to see $4,000-5,000 monthly rentals.

We left the tram at Paradeplatz and stolled along the streets; admiring the designer shops and fabulous jewels both of us remembering Aunt Marilyn and her pleasure of dressing up to go downtown for lunch. So many memories. It was several years since Antje and I had the leisure to just stroll along window shopping and visiting. After a coffee we crossed the Limmit river to the Niederdorf (old town) and wandered up and down the cobblestone hills looking at little shops.

We returned home about 4:00 and had wine, cheese and bread on the patio. Kevin joined us, Ginny arrived home from school and Gwen just came in the door. Gwen’s on a loooong break from university study – July to the end of Sept. Ginny is in the 2nd week of the Gynasium – she will be on 3 months probation. At the end of the 3 months, if she passes the tests, she’ll continue for another 2 years before going to the university. Kevin has another year of Joiner training; then he has 6 months of army training. Afterwards, he plans to re-enter school for another 2 years.

Philip and I will spend the Christmas/New Year holiday in Zurich or Summago – or both. Antje and I agreed where everyone is will be is up to Mikki and her family.

Heather called Mikki and Chris this evening – she said NYC was barely bothered by the hurricane. Just some wind and rain. She was the last one accounted for – looks like all our family was lucky or luckier than others. Off to Italy tomorrow. Good night!