HerbstMesse

Just a quick update as I realised I haven't blogged in a while, due to trip home, and being generally lazy. I even forgot to mention my trip to Bar Mixing, where I got taught to make cocktails by the Swiss National Champion Cocktail maker.
Anyway, for the past couple of weeks Basel has been hosting Herbstmesse, which is a mix of a trade fayre and amusement park, with attractions dotted around the city. Last week, we went to the Munsterplatz and had a ride on the giant Ferris wheel, with great views all over Basel. This Friday, we visited the Cornish Pastie stand and had a nostalgic taste of home. Going on the rides, knocking down tin cans, fishing for rubber ducks reminded me of my childhood holidays at my grandparents in G.Yarmouth. I even managed to win a small of prize. There were also stalls selling crafts, which was a good foretaste of what is to come later at the Christmas markets, which should be a real treat.
Yesterday visited Zurich with a couple of my neighbours, and although I'd already been, did see some new sights, or caught a glimpse of stuff I had forgotten seeing.
The clocks going back have made it dark here very early, and the weather definitely has a wintery feel to it now, I even wore my stylish waterproof trousers to church this evening. Today the hymns were very appropriate for my mood, Do Not Be Afraid, etc.
Have a good week, and love to you all,

Swizzy x x x
Swizzy