Day Four- Lugano to Zurich

Day four was time to say goodbye to Lugano. I was a bit sad to leave the Italian part of Switzerland- there was really no difference between Como and Lugano- it seemed like we were staying in Italy. We took a a scenic train- Wilhelm Tell Express to Lucerne on our way to Zurich. The most beautiful scenery was to be devoured on the one and a half train ride. About an hour into the ride, we saw a distinct difference in the town names and language- it was all German… we had left the Italian region of Switzerland. We got off and took a two and a half hour long steam boat. We sat down in the dining area and ordered some delicious local Swiss white wine and lunch. It was a limited menu- we ordered a delicious mixed salad, lasagna, ravioli and a fillet of Perch. The fish was clearly the highlight of the meal.. although the Kirsch fruit cake was quite delicious as well.

Fillet of Perch

Mixed Salad

The boat ride was absolutely magical- Lake Lucerne was a turquoise green. The little villages off the water were breathtaking. After an amazing experience, we arrived in Lucerne. A 40 minute train ride later, we arrived in Zurich. A short walk and we were in our hotel! We quickly unpacked and went downstairs for a welcome drink. We enjoyed a glass of Rose and beer and ventured out into the main area of Zurich. We walked by the river and found a German style sausage place. They had several different kinds of sausages, including grilled chicken legs- which were delicious. We also ordered a curry sausage which was served sliced with a curry sauce on top. We also ordered fresh fries, white wine and beer. We stood at the counter and ate the delicious street food. We then walked around a bit more and admired the beautiful city.

I can’t wait to explore more of Zurich and Lucerne in the next few days. So far the visit has been lovely. The people are very friendly, the vistas are gorgeous, the wine is delicious and food is quite good- what more could a girl ask for???