Remember my blog post a while back where I compared the TTC with the TPG? Well I'm assuming someone in Toronto read it and passed it along to the TTC because viola! Toronto plans on updating the streetcars! Check out the article on BlogTo.
And on a side note, thank you Linda for the card! It came in the mail today and put a smile on my face!
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Friday, November 11, 2011
Thursday, August 25, 2011
More Things I've Noticed About La Suisse
And now to continue my list of things that are different (and as I've realized, not necessarily strange) about Switzerland. You can check out the first 5 here.
6. Roosters sleep in here. There’s one that cock-a-doodle-doos at 10am every morning.
7. In most of the villages around me, it’s much faster to bicycle through than to drive. And drivers here are patient with cyclists. There’s not honking, there’s no bird flipping, and most importantly, they rarely hit the bikes. How thoughtful.
8. I never realized how much Canada has copied Switzerland and the rest of Europe. Paying for shopping carts? Coop. Store brand products? Migros. Really cool walk all the way through tram cars? TPG.
9. Stop signs are pretty much non-existent. I guess this is handy when everyone drives stick. If an intersection doesn’t have traffic lights then its usually a yield and/or a round-about. Since I hate starting from stop and am more prone to stalling, I like the idea of no stop signs.
10. There is this wonderful yellow light before the traffic light turns from red to green. Amazing. Gives you the warning to get in gear and start moving. The Swiss are so smart.
11. Murses, as in men’s purses, are everywhere. I know they are all the rage in Europe, but when I see one I’m still thrown off. No matter how “manly” the guy is, I can guarantee there will be a purse on to his shoulder.
12. Fountains. They are everywhere. It’s amazing. Parched from a long walk through the Old City? Take a drink from a fountain. Is your dog hot after taking it for a walk in 35 degree weather? Let it jump in the fountain. And they are all so beautiful. Some have intricate designs, some a basic, but all amazing. I’m going to try to find as many as I can in Geneva. I’ll post pictures as I find them.
Sunday, August 21, 2011
A Self Guided Walking Tour of Geneva...on a Sunday
I stress that my walking adventure was on a Sunday...therefore everything was closed. Other than a few cafes, there were no stores open, so I just window shopped (not that my shopping habits would change much once they allow me in the store...it's expensive!). And to all those wondering if Rolex is any cheaper here, the answer is no. It is not cheap. It is ridiculously expensive!
Anyway, back to my story. So this afternoon, I hopped on the bus and just decided to let my instincts decide where I would go. The transit system (TPG) here is great. There's no metro, but the buses and street cars get you everywhere you need to go. And the best thing: it's very easy to figure out! I had no trouble transferring from bus to street car to get down to the lake. And what a lake! The weather here continues to be scorching, with clear skies and a slight breeze. Not necessarily the best weather for wandering around the city, but thanks to the many parks, I was able to take breaks to cool down in the shade.
I started at the jet d'eau, then headed over to the jardin anglais to see the Flower Clock. The pier was full of tourists, so I didn't look too out of place. I checked out some tourist shops, and had my jaw drop to the floor when I saw the prices. Hopefully I can find a cheaper option a bit further away from the main tourist traps. Anyone know anywhere?
From the gardens, I went into the old town and onto the campus of the University of Geneva. I found a spot in the gardens overlooking the reformation wall and read my book for a while. It was a very pleasant afternoon, despite the constant pestering from gypsies for money and food.
I look forward to continuing to explore Geneva this week, especially once the stores open again. I also can't wait to check out the museums, which are free!
Here are some of the pictures I snapped while out on my walk. I really need to start bringing my "good" camera, so sorry with the poor quality.
Anyway, back to my story. So this afternoon, I hopped on the bus and just decided to let my instincts decide where I would go. The transit system (TPG) here is great. There's no metro, but the buses and street cars get you everywhere you need to go. And the best thing: it's very easy to figure out! I had no trouble transferring from bus to street car to get down to the lake. And what a lake! The weather here continues to be scorching, with clear skies and a slight breeze. Not necessarily the best weather for wandering around the city, but thanks to the many parks, I was able to take breaks to cool down in the shade.
I started at the jet d'eau, then headed over to the jardin anglais to see the Flower Clock. The pier was full of tourists, so I didn't look too out of place. I checked out some tourist shops, and had my jaw drop to the floor when I saw the prices. Hopefully I can find a cheaper option a bit further away from the main tourist traps. Anyone know anywhere?
From the gardens, I went into the old town and onto the campus of the University of Geneva. I found a spot in the gardens overlooking the reformation wall and read my book for a while. It was a very pleasant afternoon, despite the constant pestering from gypsies for money and food.
I look forward to continuing to explore Geneva this week, especially once the stores open again. I also can't wait to check out the museums, which are free!
Here are some of the pictures I snapped while out on my walk. I really need to start bringing my "good" camera, so sorry with the poor quality.
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