July, 2004 - Nr. 7
Zurich Connection
Suuuummmeeeerrrr!
Yes dear friends, it’s that time again where you can throw your hands up and say: Let’s do it, it is suuuummmeeeerrrr!
Reference to what you ask? Well, whatever pleases you!
I myself have planned the most out of this summer! Yes, at least 4 different trips here and there, mind you, 2 of them are conference related. Ok, since I know you’re waiting with bated breath for me to brag about where I’m going (I am being very presumptuous here, aren’t I!), I’ll tell you. In about an hour of when I’m writing this, I’ll be off to Geneva for a Music workshop/conference for one week. Then, two nights rest in my apartment, then I fly to Barcelona for 5 days where I’ll meet up with a good friend from Toronto who’ll be in Europe and then we head north to Pamplona and the famous "Running of the Bulls". No need to worry about me, I’ll be fine as I won’t dare to run... in my heels! ;) I’ll just be watching and admiring this um, famous, um, tradition! A few stops to San Sebastian and Biarritz on the way back to Barcelona for my flight back to Zürich. There, I’ll just have one night’s rest where the next day (that’s right folks, no rest for the wicked), I fly back out in that direction to the Canary Islands (I know, you’re soooo hating me right now!). But, this trip is for a worldwide music conference for a week! I’m serious! Am I good or what!
I’m sorry to say that, that’s not where it ends. Of course, there had to be a time for when I could return to dear old Toronto and make the most of great shopping as well as being able to drive my car! These things are important, you know! :)
Now, ok, I must admit that of hearing of all of these excursions, you’re thinking, my, what a spoiled... But, listen, I figure, if you can, why not and I decided to pack in a few extra excursions. Originally, my summer was not this ambitious nor exciting. I must also say, that living here, you have no idea how easy it is to get somewhere very quickly. In three hours by train, I can be in Geneva or Stuttgart. I certainly have absolutely no reason to complain at all, nor am I!
From my last letter to you, I mentioned a few key sites and sounds of Zürich. I will add a few more today so that you can check them out. Last week, the famous Zürcher Festspiele began. That is, a city-wide theatre and music festival. In fact, I’ll be attending a special Opera presentation next week; Strauss, Der Rosenkavalier.
Check out the festival’s site here: www.zuercher-festspiele.ch/
Also happening in Zürich at the end of this week is the Züri Fäscht: www.zuerifaescht.ch, an extravaganza celebrating the city! I think I’ll take in the fireworks on Saturday night!
Well my friends, I encourage all the exploring you can and be sure to enjoy and make the most out of your sssuuuuummmmeeeerrrrr!
Tchüssli,
Elizabeth :)
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