Other things that I noticed in Zürich were LOTS of mothers pushing baby strollers around and/or pregnant, and people on crutches. It seems that the crutches are a result of the nearby Alps.
Upon further conversation, women's roles in Switzerland are still far behind those of progressive countries; women just gained the right to vote in Switzerland in 1971. Big strike against CH there.
Having walked around Zürich for a few days, I found it gives off a feeling that of Helsinki. Everything just works here, from plumbing, anything electrical, trams, trains, and more.
Being here took me back to a time when smoking in airports was normal. Here, many people seem to smoke. Admittedly, eating a meal next to cigarette smoke is something that I would like to not get over being disgusted by. Yuck.
I might head up to Basel, Switzerland tomorrow for a day trip. That and/or stroll around taking photos. I have to capture a cigarette dispenser, which look so old fashioned and cool, those Zigaretten. Makes me want to light one up, despite my dislike of smoking now.
London takes planning; this place is enormous. Unlike Dublin, Ireland where one can retain some sense of direction while walking around, London can be a pain in the ass. That is, if you do not preplan an adventure. Living here would prove to be more enjoyable than mere visiting because one would have a chance to learn an area, then another, then another, and yet another. The tube is pretty dirty, but downright impressive when considering its size and maze-like nature. Off to Zurich tomorrow in the heart of ski/boarding season.
Each of the following links opens in new window.
Europe:
Lonely Planet map of Europe
Miscellaneous dictionaries:
Estonian-English-Estonian dictionary
Estonian-English-Estonian dictionary too
Olisi kiva soittaa Eliakselle ja jutella elämistämme. Minä voinut vaan ajatella ja hän ymmärsi heti mitäs halusin ilmaista. Joskus on vaikea asua kahdessa kulttuurissa kun kulttuurin silta on epäselvä tai piilossa.
Terveisiä ystävilleni Suomessa ja hyvää syksyn/talven jatkoa! Tervetuloa tänne ihan milloin vaan.
