Shifting gears -

[kyburg]

Something ceolyn said got my attention.

I tell people what to do. I do? Hmm. Consider it an effect of long exposure to the Swiss.

Three out of four Swiss believe the Pope is too old for his job. Just weeks before this visit, 40 Swiss priests and theologians wrote to him saying he ought to retire. The Pope is visiting Switzerland for the first time in 20 years and that's the reception, folks. Yes, the Swiss think they can "suggest" anything to anyone - and if everyone agreed upon it ahead of time, then that's what you should do.

It's also called "having the better argument" and it's deadly. It can be annoying, particularly when they actually have thought it out and are right more often than not. You can't argue with it. You can't disagree with it.

Telling someone what to do in my book includes the words "or else" at the end. Anything else is up to you.

I'm also beginning to put together the trip to Switzerland in late August/early September, and if you thought Japan is expensive, you haven't been to Switzerland yet. Best hotel cost I could find was $155 a night - haven't checked if Priceline handles accomodations there yet, but I will. There doesn't appear to be any timeshare time available, but the getaways are marginally cheaper - it's just hard to swallow $680 for a week in one gulp, okay? I'm hoping to get us there and back for that much.

I'll have to see what Jim thinks of Swiss food and take him here first. (Didn't know about this place, feyandstrange - thanks!)

evilshell, I'm going to be contacting my friend in Zurich this weekend, but I don't think I have a copy of either your CV or Josef's - he seems to think he has a lead for Jim - good grief - surely he can give you guys a hand, neh? I think Godzilla ate whatever information I had for you, so please please send it again!

You have to still be there when I get there....*whimper*

And now, off to the farmer's market!

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[kyburg.livejournal.com]

There's a limit - I don't think I can get Jim to do the hostel thing. He's 6'4" and that's going to be challenge enough.

Non-deluxe okay - you should have seen what I lived in when I was there! Tell me more....

[evilshell.livejournal.com]

I re-sent the email this morning (and then forgot to answer you here! argh, I hate when I do that!)

Nope, at that height the hostel thing is out as is the Etap since they only have a double bed with a bunk on top - and seemingly very short.

I'll keep my eyes peeled. Also, sometimes the basel toursim site has good deals, too.