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Comment on Switzerland’s Real National Sport by Horrible Ray

Horrible Ray — Tue, 15 May 2012 17:11:45 +0000

Great post, Christian! Swiss Hiking is the best in the world, as their worst hiking is better than the best hiking here in Southern California. And the Swiss hiking trails are so well maintained by SAW, it’s a joy to hike there, as the signs always inspire you to go faster and farther and to new destinations you’d never know existed. As the other poster mentioned, I’d bring chocolate over a compass, as getting lost is almost impossible. Also, the SAW signs always have the destination and direction, and often estimate the walking time to get there. I like to call them Swiss Granny Times and at a good steady hiking pace with a few brief rests, you can cut those times in half. It’s a fun challenge, because the Swiss Grannies are in great shape and could win any Olympic Track Event for people in their age category. All the best, Horrible Ray

Comment on My Field Trip to a Swiss Supermarket by Stephen

Stephen — Tue, 15 May 2012 00:32:53 +0000

Is it really an island in the store (you had to cross a moat?) just for chocolate, or is it actually an aisle?

Comment on Switzerland’s Real National Sport by Christian

Christian — Mon, 14 May 2012 14:40:39 +0000

You’re quite right. My favourite alternatives to chocolate are Appenzeller Biberli, Birnenbrot, and Bündner Nusstorte – also packed with energy and easy to carry. Bonus is that they don’t melt.

Comment on Switzerland’s Real National Sport by Moonchild

Moonchild — Mon, 14 May 2012 14:28:31 +0000

You forgot to say bring chocolate! Lots of energy that takes up little space in your rucksack. My father-in-law believes that during hikes is the only time one can safely ingest so many calories at once.

Comment on 5 Swiss Brands You Should Recognize (And 5 You Don’t Need to) by Jo Furniss

Jo Furniss — Mon, 14 May 2012 10:34:57 +0000

There’s also Frauenfeld’s worst-kept secret, Sigg. For years, a Siggie bottle has been my go-to gift when sending home to friends in the UK – but I’ve noticed them on sale in England now, so I’ve lost my prized pressie, boo!

Comment on Still on Heidi’s Trail in Ballenberg by Michela

Michela — Thu, 10 May 2012 08:45:17 +0000

Dear Sue, thanks so much for your lovely comment!
Ballenberg is absolutely worth a visit, and the area is also the stuff of Swiss dreams.

Thanks again for sharing your thoughts
Michela

Comment on Still on Heidi’s Trail in Ballenberg by Dimitri

Dimitri — Thu, 10 May 2012 05:11:17 +0000

Hi Sue: Thank you very much for your inspiring comment! We hope that you will someday be able to experience your own Heidi moment in Switzerland…

Comment on Still on Heidi’s Trail in Ballenberg by Sue Young

Sue Young — Thu, 10 May 2012 03:46:43 +0000

I can hear the cowbells now! Have put this on my Switzerland bucket list. I think I might have been Heidi in another life.

This just became my favorite Swiss site.

Comment on 5 Swiss Brands You Should Recognize (And 5 You Don’t Need to) by Fergus Miller

Fergus Miller — Tue, 08 May 2012 19:51:36 +0000

Try finding a Nestlé product in my…… http://fergusmiller.com/2012/02/02/chuchichaschtli/
The are such a dodgy company especially when it comes to baby food!
PS: This is an interesting web site: http://www.sorgim.ch/

Comment on Extreme Swiss Organizing (Like You Have Never Seen It Before) by Dimitri

Dimitri — Mon, 07 May 2012 16:14:47 +0000

Hi Sylvia: I love your sense of humor! But most of all, I am glad you are OK…