I am going to save a lot of time for you and me by not writing this in German or French. I’m not sure I could if I wanted to. That being said, let’s talk about Switzerland. It’s breathtakingly beautiful and the people are friendly but it is VERY expensive. I was warned and I assumed that it would be just a little overpriced. Boy, was I wrong. We’re talking megabucks here if you decide to go shopping. I did do some damage to my bank account because, admittedly, I love to shop. And, of course, I checked out the chocolate shops, because it is the custom of my people. I bought over 20 dollars worth and came out with a small tin containing 4 slices of milk chocolate and a small sachet of caramel-like confections (which nobody liked). I then went shopping for clothes. First I went to the souvenir shops to check out T-shirts. I bought a cute little T in my size – or so I thought. Once I got out of the store, I opened it and realized I would need to do some extreme dieting to fit into it and look good. That’s 36 dollars out the window. Next I popped into a shop just to get a few cooler items since it was unusually warm. I walked out with 2 shirts at 100 dollars each and they were both marked down! So I wore one of the shirts out of the shop, which I never do. I wore it for 3 or 4 days, which I still do with cheap shirts just because I am quirky and I have no shame. After blowing my money at the shops, we went to eat supper. We chose a place where we could sit outside, granted most places give you this option anyways. I was very surprised when I opened the menu: a hamburger and fries for 18 dollars. The pizzas started around 20 and went up to 36. I decided on the fish after much deliberating, which was around 20. It was good but nothing to write home about. I didn’t find the Swiss food out of this world, just average. It’s just as well because I felt guilty ordering such high-priced food. We also did some quick grocery shopping. Note to self: Leave the 13 dollar absinthe chocolates or anything without a price. I learned that lesson when our receipt was higher than expected.
On another note, I have these last few sentences to string together. I came home from my travels very satisfied, knowing I soaked up another culture and crossed paths with other people – a concept my son doesn’t seem to comprehend. I am also very grateful to the opportunities given to me. Especially when I remember working as a Mary Kay consultants about 5 years ago and desperately trying to make a living. I was so envious that the group of hard core sellers were traveling to Switzerland. I could never sell enough to get what I wanted and always fell short of the prize I had my eye on. Eventually, I realized it wasn’t for me and that I was made for bigger and better things. Many stones where turned in an effort to find my calling. Everything seemed so out of reach then. Then, when I got the opportunity to start a new life, I jumped on it. So here I am, traveling everywhere I had ever wanted to go my whole life. Who says God doesn’t give you the desires of your heart?
Did you take the train ride, eat fondue, or try yodeling?
Buy any Swiss watches, cuckoo clocks, or knives? Go on that picnic??? Pictures, we need pictures! 
Ya know, we didn’t try any of the things you mentioned but I did notice the fondue restaurants were unusually expensive so we didn’t do. I don’t know why that would be upscale. It’s just melted cheese. We just looked at the sights. I will post pics