Swiss national day fireworks
(or is it national swiss day??) Whatever the term, it means “Gera’s off work day, all the shops are closed day, fireworks day”
Last Friday (aug 1st) was a holiday in Switzerland. There’s a parade in the morning, they sell fireworks at the store and at night, people go crazy lighting them. So in essence, its like the swiss 4th of July. We heard the best fireworks were at the lake, but that it was crowded and kids play with their “fire toys” disregarding their safety (and other’s), so we opted for another spot: the terrace overlooking the city at the University. We were not the only ones who thought that would make a nice spot, because there were a few people there before sunset, and a small crowd had gathered by the time we left. Nonetheless, it was quiet (as quiet as you can get with fireworks), not too crowded and safe. We got some nice shots of St. Peterskirche with fireworks on the side. From there you could see most of the city very well, but the view of the lake was obstructed by some trees, so even though we got to see some of the “nicer” fireworks, most were the kind lit by people on their rooftops.
On the preggo front, we just bought a stroller! It was a big purchase for us, since we had been researching, debating, comparing, and changing our minds for the last couple of months. We will not be getting a car seat, since we don’t have a car (it sounds like an easy decision, right? Well, we thought long and hard about that one too!) We went with a three-wheel stroller that is supposed to be good for urban living. We bought it online to have it delivered to Dallas. Gera will stop by on his way back from Reno and will bring the stroller with him. Now the question is… do you need to travel with a baby to check a stroller at no extra charge? Or will we have to check it as another piece of luggage and pay the extra $25? We don’t know yet, but we will find out.
I have to say (at the risk of sounding like a total drunk) that I thought being alcohol free for 9 months would be harder. It’s not too bad! The first few months I didn’t even feel like having a beer, or smelling one. Now, maybe I could enjoy one on a hot Sunday afternoon, but that is what Alkoholfrei bier is for! It is not too bad (I like light beers anyways) but Gera said it tasted like yellow water. Now I think I could use some sangria..mmm (is there alcohol-free wine?)
For our anniversary (on July 29th) we went really low-key. Gera got me flowers, and I made a nice dinner at home, and for desert: cheesecake! It looked way better that it tasted.
Did you notice the cool pregnancy counter at the top?
(or is it national swiss day??) Whatever the term, it means “Gera’s off work day, all the shops are closed day, fireworks day”
Last Friday (aug 1st) was a holiday in Switzerland. There’s a parade in the morning, they sell fireworks at the store and at night, people go crazy lighting them. So in essence, its like the swiss 4th of July. We heard the best fireworks were at the lake, but that it was crowded and kids play with their “fire toys” disregarding their safety (and other’s), so we opted for another spot: the terrace overlooking the city at the University. We were not the only ones who thought that would make a nice spot, because there were a few people there before sunset, and a small crowd had gathered by the time we left. Nonetheless, it was quiet (as quiet as you can get with fireworks), not too crowded and safe. We got some nice shots of St. Peterskirche with fireworks on the side. From there you could see most of the city very well, but the view of the lake was obstructed by some trees, so even though we got to see some of the “nicer” fireworks, most were the kind lit by people on their rooftops.
On the preggo front, we just bought a stroller! It was a big purchase for us, since we had been researching, debating, comparing, and changing our minds for the last couple of months. We will not be getting a car seat, since we don’t have a car (it sounds like an easy decision, right? Well, we thought long and hard about that one too!) We went with a three-wheel stroller that is supposed to be good for urban living. We bought it online to have it delivered to Dallas. Gera will stop by on his way back from Reno and will bring the stroller with him. Now the question is… do you need to travel with a baby to check a stroller at no extra charge? Or will we have to check it as another piece of luggage and pay the extra $25? We don’t know yet, but we will find out.
I have to say (at the risk of sounding like a total drunk) that I thought being alcohol free for 9 months would be harder. It’s not too bad! The first few months I didn’t even feel like having a beer, or smelling one. Now, maybe I could enjoy one on a hot Sunday afternoon, but that is what Alkoholfrei bier is for! It is not too bad (I like light beers anyways) but Gera said it tasted like yellow water. Now I think I could use some sangria..mmm (is there alcohol-free wine?)
For our anniversary (on July 29th) we went really low-key. Gera got me flowers, and I made a nice dinner at home, and for desert: cheesecake! It looked way better that it tasted.
Did you notice the cool pregnancy counter at the top?
Preggo beer
Anniversary cheesecake (looks better that it tasted)
Anniversary flowers (still blooming!)
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