First it was snow, ice and long, cold winter days. Then all of a sudden it was spring, or so we thought. The time between winter and spring is a questionable one, and the French saying sums it up best, “en avril, ne te découvre pas d’un fil,” meaning don’t be so fast to take off those layers of clothing in April, as the warm weather may not stay ! Even though we are still in April now, in Zürich, winter is over. Officially. No doubt about it. Who says? The Böögg, of course.

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What’s an anniversary without a little celebration, right?  Especially when it’s a first anniversary, one year living in a new city, one for which you have fallen head over heels! That calls for a little something sweet!  July 1st marked one year for us here in Zürich, and I found the most perfect confection to celebrate that with.

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Today I wasn’t thinking about where I have just been – Baden-Baden in Germany’s Black Forest and then New York City.  Nor where I’m heading next: Venice, Italy and Croatia’s Istria region.  Today was all about home, and enjoying Zürich.  Especially since the sun was shining with a blue sky behind it; the flowers are growing taller, more vivid and abundant; and the profile of the Alps far in the distance would have stopped you in your tracks, it was so white and clear.  All that, plus the city has gone flag crazy!  All year long, Zürich’s old town has the red and white flag of Switzerland, as well as the blue and white one of the canton Zürich proudly on display.  In my opinion, it adds a unique charm to the area. Coming back today after a week away, an explosion of even more flags could not be missed.

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