Saturday, December 26, 2015

24 hours in Zürich

Nothing beats going home for Christmas. Having been given the opportunity to spend 24 hours in my home town of Zürich I grabbed the occasion to walk down memory lane, admire the Christmas decorations and catch up with a few "old" friends. As the saying goes: "It takes a long time to grow an old friend."


The true macaron: Luxemburgerli


Oh dear. Not sure I like this budding fashion?!?


Now THIS reminds me of my childhood.


Every day at 4 pm Kurz Watches and Jewellery shop rings out a Carillon of traditional Swiss music, as hand-carved figures dance, wave and ring cow bells. The figures, sporting costumes from different regions in Switzerland, were made by a ​​wood carver from Brienz, Switzerland. At this time of year, the songs are themed for Christmas. 



Gotta love the Globus department store. They always come up with wacky ideas. This year it's Gina Lollobrigida Christmas tree decorations.



A touch of Paris?



Can't resist a glass of mulled wine



Jemoli, another Zurich institution.


A great Christmas gift for homesick Swiss: Caran d'Ache.


A look down Bahnhofstrasse at dusk.


A glimpse up the Rennweg.


Can you smell the "haissi Maroni"?


Turicum by night


Some things never change!


The Café Schober's window display seems like a dream.


Zimtstärnli, es wiähnachtelet!


I still use this little old witch on our homemade gingerbread house every year!


Feeling homesick for Zürich


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