After breakfast at a cafe (a cup of cappuccino and a croissant), I went to say good morning to David at the Galleria dell’Accademia. Although there were plenty of visitors, Michelangelo’s David sculpture is still magnificent in the crowd. I spent some time to appreciate the sculpture. I [...]
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September 30th, 2011 - 10:49 am § in Justin's Posting
Venice in the morning, Florence in the afternoon
I got a half day to spend in Venice before I took the train to Florence. I decided to take a walk in the maze of Venice. I checked out the Chiesa di Santa Maria della Salute and the Collezione Peggy Guggenheim. The church was much quieter than other places, which gave me a chance […][...]
September 28th, 2011 - 5:42 pm § in Justin's Posting
I am back on track – Venice day
I guess I was a bit tired after the hike in the Alps, and couldn’t adjust quickly in Italy. Now I feel I am ready for a new country/city! After breakfast at the B&B, I headed out and took the water bus. I just wanted to enjoy the view from the Grand Canal. I ended […][...]
September 27th, 2011 - 6:21 pm § in Justin's Posting
Milan in the morning, Venice in the afternoon
This is my last day to explore Milan. So I went to the cathedral Duomo di Milan, which is the center of Milan. The plaza where the cathedral is located is very big. The Gothic architecture of the cathedral is quite interesting. It was hectic and busy outside, but very peaceful and quiet inside. The [...]
September 27th, 2011 - 2:32 am § in Justin's Posting
Explored Piacenza and Milan
Since there was a mixed up for my lodging, I had to book a night in Milan, instead of staying in Piacenza. Thanks Cristina for helping me get online in Piacenza, provided by the city. It’s very convenient. I then walked around the city, checked out a couple of church, browsed the farmer’[...]
September 26th, 2011 - 5:43 am § in Justin's Posting
Arrived in Milan/Piacenza
I took the Golden Pass train ride from Interlaken to Montreux, the last stop in Switzerland. It’s a nice city next to the Lake Geneva. I only had the time to stop for lunch. I went to a family style restaurant Cafe du Grutli. Since they have fondue and I have never had it, this […][...]
September 24th, 2011 - 2:48 pm § in Justin's Posting
Hiking in Gimmelwald
After breakfast, I went for a hike in Gimmelwald. Gimmelwald is not a busy place compared to Interlaken. It’s quiet, less tourists, and beautiful. The trail starts from Gimmelwald, and goes down to the valley, and up to the other side of the valley to Busenbrand. It is followed by a pretty cha[...]
September 23rd, 2011 - 5:32 pm § in Justin's Posting
Magnificent Jungfrau
My plan today is taking the train to explore the Jungfrau region. The weather was excellent today – blue sky and sunny. My EuroRail pass doesn’t cover this part of special/regional ride. I would have to pay extra to take the train. I went a head and got the ticket for a loop of the [&hel[...]
September 22nd, 2011 - 5:31 pm § in Justin's Posting
Explored Lucerne and arrived in Interlaken
After I arrived in Lucerne last night, i just tried to get settled into the hostel, and slept. I chatted with my only roommate a bit late last night, and exchanged our experience in Germany. He is from LA. Similar to me, he doesn’t drink either. He didn’t walk in to any of the beer [&hel[...]
September 22nd, 2011 - 2:57 am § in Justin's Posting
Last day in Zurich, heading to Lucerne
The weather is very nice today. I decided to go with my favorite way of exploring the city – walking. Fortunately, Zurich is not a big city. Exploring by foot is very convenient. After a light breakfast at the cafe downstairs, I started my walking tour. I walked by the neighborhood near my pen[...]