Apr 26, 2023
Geneva
Arrived at Geneva, Swiss, the first destination of the trip and the first Schengen’s country in the trip. Immigration process is quite quick and all went well. Only except for the group of people in front of me that take forever to get their visa check. Luckily, they allow us to change the line.
After received the luggage, we went straight to the train station and found out that they don’t have security gate, so we just walk directly to the platform.
With swiss pass, we just pick any seats with the nice view.
While on the train, I met this cutie golden retriever. I wished I brave enough to ask to pet 😅
Bern
Arrived at Bern around 11.30.
Walking though the platform in order to find luggage locker
Wonder why there is almost no sign, but anyhow we found it, the locker.
Use QR code to retrieve the luggage
One thing I found interesting is the lift. They have a digital display and required to select the floor from the start. So, inside the lift, there is no floor button.
Later, have our first meal after the long flight at Coop, the supermarket with all kind off stuff and restaurant. The food is good but maybe too much carb.
Then walk around Bern for half day. Starting from the station.
Then go to the first landmark, Pfeiferbrunnen.
The bus
Their iconic bear flag.
Fresh market, I guess.
The Federal Assembly, Curia Confoederationis Helveticae.
Bern Theatre, Sala da Concerti.
Some view on the way
Bike to rent
The Clock tower which used to be a gate in the past.
Former residence of Einstein
Some more view on the way
Super safety
Equestrian statue Erlach-Denkmal with four sitting bears in small Ringgepark park
Bern City Hall (Berner Rathaus)
Aare River, Bern
The bear XD
Take a short break to sit
Walk up to Rosengarten
City view from Rosengarten
Before night, a new plan coming, go visit a friend at Zurich so we took a direct train for a hour.
Then heading to Lindenhof
Later, since it diner time, we decide to cook by ourselves at friend’s dorm. We went to Coop to buy all the ingredient. We decide to cook a fry rice and an fry pork with garlic, and a boil vegetable with oyster sauce.
We have to rush the cooking in order to reach the returning train in time.
And the train took us back to Bern.
And end our day here, a good night sleep 💤
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