Welcome to another blog posting by K. Merino and her travel adventures through Western Europe.
Like I stated before, being my second go-around through France, I mostly let my cousin see the monuments while I observed the French. One thing that is different is that no one says "Bless you" after sneezing. Well, maybe they did but my French is so poor I didnt even notice. All I have to say is, "Thank you French, Italian, and German phrase book."
Switzerland is a very multiethnic country. Over 45% of Geneva alone is multiethnic. Everywhere we walked (or biked for free), was an electric mix of Arab, North African, and Pan-Asian communities. Geneva is only the 3rd largest city, home to the United Nations, fondue, and of course, THE INTERNATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE REFORMATION!!!! Needless to say, my students next year will be seeing many a photograph of Reformation artifacts, from martin Luthers Bible, to a replica of Güternbergs printing press. Of course, no trip to Geneva would be complete without a dip in the refreshing waters of Lake Geneva.
In Bern so far, my cousin and I have jumped off a brdige into the Aare river below and floated down until our hearts content. The best part about Switzerland is that because of its close proximity to the Alps, all the city fountains pump out potable water for our canteen. We have been stopping by every fountain and indulging. Today we also visited the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the city complete with 16th century clock towers, and the univeristy. Albert Einstein also developed his famous, E=mc2 formula in an apartment not to far from our hostel. It was definately worth the 6.50 CH to hear more about an ordinary life turned famous.
Of course, thinking of my AVID students, I visited Bern University. This was where Einstein gave his first physics lecture to a whoping crowd of three people.
Tomorrow, we are off to Grnidelwald to hike a glacier. By next week, will shall (hopefully) have visited Zermatt, and the top of the Matterhorn. Italy is next week, so be prepared for some Renaissance history and hot tempertaures.
Guten tag to all!
Like I stated before, being my second go-around through France, I mostly let my cousin see the monuments while I observed the French. One thing that is different is that no one says "Bless you" after sneezing. Well, maybe they did but my French is so poor I didnt even notice. All I have to say is, "Thank you French, Italian, and German phrase book."
Switzerland is a very multiethnic country. Over 45% of Geneva alone is multiethnic. Everywhere we walked (or biked for free), was an electric mix of Arab, North African, and Pan-Asian communities. Geneva is only the 3rd largest city, home to the United Nations, fondue, and of course, THE INTERNATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE REFORMATION!!!! Needless to say, my students next year will be seeing many a photograph of Reformation artifacts, from martin Luthers Bible, to a replica of Güternbergs printing press. Of course, no trip to Geneva would be complete without a dip in the refreshing waters of Lake Geneva.
In Bern so far, my cousin and I have jumped off a brdige into the Aare river below and floated down until our hearts content. The best part about Switzerland is that because of its close proximity to the Alps, all the city fountains pump out potable water for our canteen. We have been stopping by every fountain and indulging. Today we also visited the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the city complete with 16th century clock towers, and the univeristy. Albert Einstein also developed his famous, E=mc2 formula in an apartment not to far from our hostel. It was definately worth the 6.50 CH to hear more about an ordinary life turned famous.
Of course, thinking of my AVID students, I visited Bern University. This was where Einstein gave his first physics lecture to a whoping crowd of three people.
Tomorrow, we are off to Grnidelwald to hike a glacier. By next week, will shall (hopefully) have visited Zermatt, and the top of the Matterhorn. Italy is next week, so be prepared for some Renaissance history and hot tempertaures.
Guten tag to all!
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2 comments:
WOW! Ms. K (International Woman of History)...your trekking sounds like good times. I could taste the fresh mountain water as I read.
An interesting connection...I had a pen pal exchange between 8th graders and a class of Swiss students two years ago. They were in Basel. They sent us chocolates and playing cards and lots of museum pamphlets. We sent them J14 magazines, hot Cheetos, and Dodger T-shirts.
Maybe you can stop by a random European school and set something up for your AVID angels for next year...everyone needs a friend an ocean away.
Peace and safe passage!
and like Raquel said: POST PICTURES
KiT
Kim:
How do you post pictures? I have one from Germany last year that I think you will appreciate....
-Maria
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