Rapperswil, City of Roses
The "City of Roses" lives up to its name in the summer but in the winter, Rapperswill, Switzerland is a quiet harbor town with fantastic rooftops and a history that dates back to 1200. It's an easy train ride 30 minutes south of Zürich along the Zürichsee. A relaxing romantic lakeside boat cruise is also an option.
Three of us dashed to make the departing S-Bahn rail link from our Zürich hotel to Rapperswil on Friday morning, but the crew pulled out without us. No worries, we easily caught the next train twenty minutes later. Navigating the transit system in Zürich is easier than most as well as cleaner, quicker and more comfortable than the NYC Metro.
Finally, Italian Mediterranean fare! Our cohorts in the lead warmed our seats and prepped our vintage at La Scala, a restaurant by the bay owned by a singing Sicilian. Peter likes to carry a melody while his guests wait for their dishes but today we were in a bit of a rush so he catered to our every whim instead - that included more Pinot please. My dish of creamy piping hot risotto tamed the shrew gurgling in my belly.
posted by Sonja Stark of PilotGirl™ @ 10:24 PM
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One of the many things I love about Europe is the integration of newer, environmentally sound technology (e.g., S-Bahns, steam heat piped through entire towns), with older substance such as the half-timbered houses of Rapperswil. I've never understood the 'out with the old, in with the new' mentality so prevalent in other parts of the world. Finding a way for the two to coexist makes far more sense and retains a place's charm and history.
I hope Peter sang at least one aria for you even if you were in a hurry!
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