If you are thinking about visiting Zurich in the near future of 2005, the Swiss National Museum in Zurich has turned a visit to the Platzspitz park into an interactive experience.
"World of Knowledge" gets visitors to get a feel for science and what the Exhibition is about by watching, touching and smelling....
To mark its 150th anniversary, Zurich’s Federal Institute of Technology is staging an exhibition that invites visitors to explore the world of science. The centrepiece of special events in the anniversary year, it aims to give visitors an understanding of science and to illustrate its impact on people’s everyday lives.
To find out more go to Swiss Info
Well - I was right - a blog I am quite fond of had the chance to visit...
http://www.timtom.ch/blog/2005/04/30/worlds-of-knowledge/
Wednesday, May 04, 2005
Monday, May 02, 2005
Montreux-Vevey (Lake Geneva Region)
The area is often known as the pearl on the Swiss Riviera. Montreux to Vevey has so much to offer. With 15 km of lakeside quai's, the Swiss Riviera is blooming with eloquent flowers and plants, all nicely tended to throughout the year.
In winter, enjoy the snow-capped mountains entertaining a charming and incredible panoramic view.
In summer, the lake is full of sail boats (especially Thursday night races), flowing with steamships plying up and down. The hotels hold the charm of the Belle Epoque - such is the Riviera on Lake Geneva where many international stars live.
And right in the middle of this lakescape Nestle the lovely little towns of Vevey and Montreux - right on the waterfront. This is all easily accessible by bike in the summer or local number one bus all year long.
Cultivating the vine is taken very seriously in both places and they form enclaves almost entirely "isolated" by hanging vineyards on the steep hills
that drop down to the water's edge.
The mild climate in that region also helps to make Montreux and Vevey particularly well-suited resorts for relaxing holidays and are very popular for weekend trips.
If you are looking for a nice stroll and beautiful views, this is definitely a must stop destination....
In winter, enjoy the snow-capped mountains entertaining a charming and incredible panoramic view.
In summer, the lake is full of sail boats (especially Thursday night races), flowing with steamships plying up and down. The hotels hold the charm of the Belle Epoque - such is the Riviera on Lake Geneva where many international stars live.
And right in the middle of this lakescape Nestle the lovely little towns of Vevey and Montreux - right on the waterfront. This is all easily accessible by bike in the summer or local number one bus all year long.
Cultivating the vine is taken very seriously in both places and they form enclaves almost entirely "isolated" by hanging vineyards on the steep hills
that drop down to the water's edge.
The mild climate in that region also helps to make Montreux and Vevey particularly well-suited resorts for relaxing holidays and are very popular for weekend trips.
If you are looking for a nice stroll and beautiful views, this is definitely a must stop destination....
cyber cafe
Cyber Cafe's are very popular in Europe. You will find them in just about every larger city in Switzerland.
In Geneva, you can find a cafe for about 5 CHF an hour. I definitely would keep looking if you come upon one that charges you more than 7CHF an hr.
But of course if you really need to check out your email while you are touring Switzerland, then I guess you will settle for just about anything...
Since I had to rely on cyber cafe's for my first visit, I know the costs.
Lausanne has a large list of Cafe as well as Geneva...
In Geneva, you can find a cafe for about 5 CHF an hour. I definitely would keep looking if you come upon one that charges you more than 7CHF an hr.
But of course if you really need to check out your email while you are touring Switzerland, then I guess you will settle for just about anything...
Since I had to rely on cyber cafe's for my first visit, I know the costs.
Lausanne has a large list of Cafe as well as Geneva...
Sunday, May 01, 2005
Lausanne Switzerland
Pictures are worth a thousand words. After taking this picture, I don't even think I realized I might have snapped a glimpse of Chamonix in the background..
It will be 3.5 years since I stayed over in Ouchy, having been a Montreux resident for some time. I plan on having some memorable views like the breath taking picture here.
It will be 3.5 years since I stayed over in Ouchy, having been a Montreux resident for some time. I plan on having some memorable views like the breath taking picture here.
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