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- Kristi
- The Boy, 2 Muttleys and I have finally realized our dream of living 1 mile from the Lindt Chocolate Factory. Leaving Atlanta (the World of Coke) for Zurich (the World of Chocolate) hasn't come without challenges, incredible fun or giggles. Follow along as I chronicle our adventures as we acclimate to this new Swiss lifestyle.
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Say What???
Our temporary accommodations are located in Seefeld which is actually pronounced Say*Feld. All the vowels here are much different than how us Americans pronounce them. If I could only crawl into the mind of a Swiss German and hear what they think of our accents when trying to use their language. I am sure it would be a hoot. Oh, but if they could crawl into my mind they would hear a crap load of giggling at the words that end in "fahrt" or "gasse". It is too much for this American girl sometimes.
Seefeld is "quite trendy" according to our relocation specialist and a very desirable place to live. It is also out of this world expensive while at the same time near impossible to find an apartment here. I believe you also have to be the same blood type as the land lord in case they need a blood transfusion. Seefeld has been a great home base for us as we get to know this city. It is very colorful, located on the east coast of the Zurichsee (lake, this is the last time I am telling you what "see" means) and right now, chock full of construction:
The construction is mainly on the main street of town however it is also located right next to our apartment. No use in using an alarm clock as the drilling starts promptly at 7am. The only time I can sleep later is if I had more than one cocktail the night before.
I will miss Seefeld when we move to our new apartment however it wouldn't have suited us long term. The green space it does have also has droves of tourists and over time it would get tiring. So without further adieu, here is Seefeld in pictures:
The flowers here are amazing and it would be silly but tempting to say they are the most colorful, beautiful flowers I have ever seen. I think my state of mind is just more colorful and beautiful right now.
People have these sick balcony gardens that would put Martha Stewart to shame. I bet this person didn't go to jail for insider trading.
They do recycling here like no country I have ever seen before. Back in Atlanta we had bins and dumped cardboard, glass, aluminum, etc without having to separate. I often wondered if it actually ever got separated but just trusted that it did. Here you have to separate...on your own...which requires effort and a general lack of laziness.
The Swiss version of Kudzu.
They even have Obama on everyone's doorstep. That is almost like everyone having an angel on their shoulder...
This thing is right next to the lake and moves and stuff...
Seefeld at dusk. This Ferris Wheel is unfortunately temporary.
So what you say about Seefeld?
Seefeld is "quite trendy" according to our relocation specialist and a very desirable place to live. It is also out of this world expensive while at the same time near impossible to find an apartment here. I believe you also have to be the same blood type as the land lord in case they need a blood transfusion. Seefeld has been a great home base for us as we get to know this city. It is very colorful, located on the east coast of the Zurichsee (lake, this is the last time I am telling you what "see" means) and right now, chock full of construction:
The construction is mainly on the main street of town however it is also located right next to our apartment. No use in using an alarm clock as the drilling starts promptly at 7am. The only time I can sleep later is if I had more than one cocktail the night before.
I will miss Seefeld when we move to our new apartment however it wouldn't have suited us long term. The green space it does have also has droves of tourists and over time it would get tiring. So without further adieu, here is Seefeld in pictures:
People have these sick balcony gardens that would put Martha Stewart to shame. I bet this person didn't go to jail for insider trading.
They do recycling here like no country I have ever seen before. Back in Atlanta we had bins and dumped cardboard, glass, aluminum, etc without having to separate. I often wondered if it actually ever got separated but just trusted that it did. Here you have to separate...on your own...which requires effort and a general lack of laziness.
The Swiss version of Kudzu.
They even have Obama on everyone's doorstep. That is almost like everyone having an angel on their shoulder...
This thing is right next to the lake and moves and stuff...
Seefeld at dusk. This Ferris Wheel is unfortunately temporary.
So what you say about Seefeld?
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3 comments:
GORGEOUS! I love the photos and the funny commentary. And Christ do you have a lot of followers... they love you already. :)
Make sure you take lots of walks around Seefeld with the doggies as it is one of the most beautiful areas in Zürich in my opinion...
"Obama on everyone's doorstep. That is almost like everyone having an angel on their shoulder".... wow
So i guess one of the things on my list of future blog posts complaining that we have to have separate everything we are recycling/disposing of in different and assigned color bags wouldn't go over well with yours complimenting what appears to be 8 different trash cans. It is sometimes difficult to have 4 separate trash cans in a NYC apartment.
You should start a sunflower bee series. between this post and the Rheinstones one you've got a few good ones.
I feel your pain. We have been living with the Seefeldstrasse construction since July. Big sigh of relief last night when the planned all-night work rotation didn't happen and we could get some sleep before an early morning start today. It's really a nice street and will be again once this is over.
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