We left the Wallis early in the morning to make our way to Zell am See in Austria, since we had to go over two passes (the Furka and the Oberalp) as we drove through Switzerland, then drive through Lichtenstein (all 10 minutes of it), and then get through a bunch of Austria. It was definitely a long drive, with the Oberalp pass being especially nerve-wracking.
Once we got into to Austria, one of the first things we did was to stop at a mall for a coffee break. It was such a delight to discover how cheap things are outside of Switzerland! Coffee was half the price, and clothes were so much less expensive- even at the same stores! Especially since the Swiss Franc has been so strong and things feel even more expensive in Switzerland, it was fun to buy a couple of things and not to cringe at the total.
We finally arrived in Zell am See and were able to walk around the lake a little bit before going into town for dinner.
Dad and I found some yummy dark beer for dinner, and then we wandered around the city and found the best melon gelato that I've had outside of Rome. Yum!
Once we got into to Austria, one of the first things we did was to stop at a mall for a coffee break. It was such a delight to discover how cheap things are outside of Switzerland! Coffee was half the price, and clothes were so much less expensive- even at the same stores! Especially since the Swiss Franc has been so strong and things feel even more expensive in Switzerland, it was fun to buy a couple of things and not to cringe at the total.
We finally arrived in Zell am See and were able to walk around the lake a little bit before going into town for dinner.
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| Views from our balcony. |
Dad and I found some yummy dark beer for dinner, and then we wandered around the city and found the best melon gelato that I've had outside of Rome. Yum!
