Bern

My Bern trip was pleasant. It was a clear day and there was a farmer's market going on.


I bought a savory crepe for lunch - it was delicious.


I'd seen a spork before but never seen a knork!?


A game of chess provided entertainment during my lunch.




Then I walked around town. I don't know what these are but they looked important.




Here's a security company vehicle. I'm guessing they don't do high speed chases.


They have these bunker style underground shops lining the main shopping street in Bern.


Here's one that's open.


More walking around old town.




Check out these chimneys.


And of course, a clock. You have to have a clock. The lower one is pretty fancy - it seems to show the zodiac sun sign.

Fastnacht für Alle

Fastnacht is a carnival festival celebrated in many places in Switzerland. The one in Basel is the biggest (and best). These photos are from the one in Zurich.

 
A lot of people wear scary masks. This is supposed to scare away the winter time.

Find many more pictures in the album here:

Fastnacht für Alle

Here's a video of the day (compressed into just about 6 mins :). Wait for the parade - you might like the music!