Zurich, Switzerland

E_Dawg · December 30th, 2007, 07:22

Sealed the fate of our trip around the world by making it to Zurich from Bangkok. The only way to get back home now is west. A 6hr time zone difference on the last flight which means that on my 5th trip to Europe, it's finally easy for me to wake up to see the sun rise.

Zurich is quite the contrast from Bangkok. It feels like a small European town despite it being an international destination. Probably the most charming city we've been to. We're ready to head back and will try tomorrow, the last time I've seen my place was Dec 10th.

Night view of the city

some hardcore chess, despite the weather

the most expensive city we've been to

street vendor. on the menu? Chestnuts

random building shot

they enjoy their lights here

sorrygottarunway · December 30th, 2007, 12:34

Das ist ganz zum lieben...

aloft · December 30th, 2007, 12:50

Ed, what camera are you using? The shots look fantastic!

georgetg · December 30th, 2007, 14:31

The night shot of the Limmat is great...

actually ZRH is not a bad place to be stuck, just peoplewatching is fun...

Cheers
George

Kristie · December 30th, 2007, 16:20

I love that town!! did you see the christmas market in the hauptbahnhof?! get some gluhwein or vin chaud?

marroni's (chestnuts) are so good there!! they do a better job than the greek folks

surreal1221 · December 30th, 2007, 17:37

Nice and clean. . .I like.

LoadMasterC141 · December 31st, 2007, 11:51

Gorgeous photos sir! You could sell them really!

I love Zurich too. One of my favorite all time cities.

MaxBurn · December 31st, 2007, 14:35

These pictures look like they were taken for Time Magazine.

flymo · December 31st, 2007, 18:28

Awesome pictures!

E_Dawg · December 31st, 2007, 19:37

Thanks everyone!!

aloft: It's a canon digi rebel xti; tamron 17-50mm f2.8 lens; just a hobby and it helps me remember the places I've been!

Nick · December 31st, 2007, 19:45

I was waiting for the camera type too, thanks.

Excellent pictures! Looks like it was a fun trip.

E_Dawg · December 31st, 2007, 20:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kristie

I love that town!! did you see the christmas market in the hauptbahnhof?! get some gluhwein or vin chaud?

marroni's (chestnuts) are so good there!! they do a better job than the greek folks

No I'm pretty sure the market was closed after Dec 24. We went there with no plan whatsoever, the only city we didn't plan for which was a much needed break from all that work. We pretty much chilled out, walked around, had coffee/beer, and walked around some more!

E_Dawg · December 31st, 2007, 20:24

Thanks again for the comments, here are a few more:

ZRH is seriously a sleepy town. That, combined with being jet lagged as hell meant I was wide awake as the parties were ending around 5am. So it was a great time for some night shots, especially after it rained. In winter the sun doesn't rise until after 8am, and people don't start coming out until 11 or 12 noon.

t-cart · December 31st, 2007, 21:33

Zurich is a beautiful city.My wife and i went there and then on to Rome and Venice on our honeymoon five years ago this month. Great photos,,,,,,,,,,,,.Thanks. FLY SAFE T.C.

imasaluki · January 1st, 2008, 15:49

Wow! Great shots! I used to shoot like this as well, but I obviously need to invest in a nice digital SLR... all of my photos are on slide and film. On another note, if Americans would like to visit a city that comes to mind when I see these photos, try a visit to Montreal, QC. It's a little slice of Europe just north of New York! Thanks for sharing.

Doug Taylor · January 1st, 2008, 16:23

Great shots, Ed!

Too bad I didn't know you were going in advance as I'd have given you directions to the greatest drunk food in Switzerland. The "Jumbo Jumbo"

SkyCougar · January 1st, 2008, 19:54

Fantastic photos! Looks like you had a great trip!

EDUC8-or · January 4th, 2008, 09:09

Those pictures are amazing! It might be your hobby, but they look like they were shot by a true professional.

E_Dawg · January 4th, 2008, 14:21

I'm flattered, THANKS

category · January 6th, 2008, 13:33

what language they speak in Zurich French? I been at their international airport to Boston before thats about it

Cessnaflyer · January 6th, 2008, 13:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by category

what language they speak in Zurich French? I been at their international airport to Boston before thats about it

They speak Swiss German.

bravodelta79 · January 6th, 2008, 19:29

Wow! Great shots.

Are you the pilot or staff photographer?

December 30th, 2007, 07:22	#1
E_Dawg Moderator Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: chicago Posts: 4,164	Zurich, Switzerland Sealed the fate of our trip around the world by making it to Zurich from Bangkok. The only way to get back home now is west. A 6hr time zone difference on the last flight which means that on my 5th trip to Europe, it's finally easy for me to wake up to see the sun rise. Zurich is quite the contrast from Bangkok. It feels like a small European town despite it being an international destination. Probably the most charming city we've been to. We're ready to head back and will try tomorrow, the last time I've seen my place was Dec 10th. Night view of the city some hardcore chess, despite the weather the most expensive city we've been to street vendor. on the menu? Chestnuts random building shot they enjoy their lights here __________________ Yeah, I just stare at my desk; but it looks like I'm working. I do that for probably another hour after lunch, too. I'd say in a given week I probably only do about fifteen minutes of real, actual, work.

December 30th, 2007, 12:34	#2
sorrygottarunway Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: DXR, Connecticut Posts: 1,169	Re: Zurich, Switzerland Das ist ganz zum lieben... __________________ CFI/CFII/MEI ATP, SF340

December 30th, 2007, 12:50	#3
aloft Old Skool Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Inside your OODA loop Posts: 6,776	Re: Zurich, Switzerland Ed, what camera are you using? The shots look fantastic! __________________ Commercial Pilot, ASEL/AMEL/IA Chief Pilot, aerial mapping company -- on furlough Mountain-qualified Search & Rescue/Disaster Relief Mission Pilot, Civil Air Patrol 900+ TT/25 ME B.S., Psychology

December 30th, 2007, 14:31	#4
georgetg Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 44	Re: Zurich, Switzerland The night shot of the Limmat is great... actually ZRH is not a bad place to be stuck, just peoplewatching is fun... Cheers George

December 30th, 2007, 16:20	#5
Kristie Big Chief's Woman Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Scottsdale, Arizona Posts: 17,965 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Zurich, Switzerland I love that town!! did you see the christmas market in the hauptbahnhof?! get some gluhwein or vin chaud? marroni's (chestnuts) are so good there!! they do a better job than the greek folks __________________ Wife of a Delta B767 ER F/O jetgirls.net

December 30th, 2007, 17:37	#6
surreal1221 Old Skool Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Alpha Tango Lima Posts: 8,985	Re: Zurich, Switzerland Nice and clean. . .I like. __________________ AGI.MEI.CFI.CFII.FO.CRJ2 \| Josh \| The TRoP \| Rmble On \| ALPA \|

December 31st, 2007, 11:51	#7
LoadMasterC141 Old Skool Join Date: May 2006 Location: Live in Temple, TX - From Ithaca, NY - Wish I was on an island in Fiji Posts: 1,909	Re: Zurich, Switzerland Gorgeous photos sir! You could sell them really! I love Zurich too. One of my favorite all time cities.

December 31st, 2007, 14:35	#8
MaxBurn Newbie Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Dallas Posts: 6	Re: Zurich, Switzerland These pictures look like they were taken for Time Magazine.

December 31st, 2007, 18:28	#9
flymo Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 65	Re: Zurich, Switzerland Awesome pictures!

December 31st, 2007, 19:37	#10
E_Dawg Moderator Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: chicago Posts: 4,164	Re: Zurich, Switzerland Thanks everyone!! aloft: It's a canon digi rebel xti; tamron 17-50mm f2.8 lens; just a hobby and it helps me remember the places I've been! __________________ Yeah, I just stare at my desk; but it looks like I'm working. I do that for probably another hour after lunch, too. I'd say in a given week I probably only do about fifteen minutes of real, actual, work.

December 31st, 2007, 19:45	#11
Nick Old Skool Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 2,244	Re: Zurich, Switzerland I was waiting for the camera type too, thanks. Excellent pictures! Looks like it was a fun trip.

December 31st, 2007, 20:24	#13
E_Dawg Moderator Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: chicago Posts: 4,164	Re: Zurich, Switzerland Thanks again for the comments, here are a few more: ZRH is seriously a sleepy town. That, combined with being jet lagged as hell meant I was wide awake as the parties were ending around 5am. So it was a great time for some night shots, especially after it rained. In winter the sun doesn't rise until after 8am, and people don't start coming out until 11 or 12 noon. __________________ Yeah, I just stare at my desk; but it looks like I'm working. I do that for probably another hour after lunch, too. I'd say in a given week I probably only do about fifteen minutes of real, actual, work.

December 31st, 2007, 21:33	#14
t-cart Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: In the sticks Posts: 602	Re: Zurich, Switzerland Zurich is a beautiful city.My wife and i went there and then on to Rome and Venice on our honeymoon five years ago this month. Great photos,,,,,,,,,,,,.Thanks. FLY SAFE T.C.

January 1st, 2008, 15:49	#15
imasaluki Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 65	Re: Zurich, Switzerland Wow! Great shots! I used to shoot like this as well, but I obviously need to invest in a nice digital SLR... all of my photos are on slide and film. On another note, if Americans would like to visit a city that comes to mind when I see these photos, try a visit to Montreal, QC. It's a little slice of Europe just north of New York! Thanks for sharing.

January 1st, 2008, 16:23	#16
Doug Taylor Agent Smith Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: KSDL Posts: 40,225 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Zurich, Switzerland Great shots, Ed! Too bad I didn't know you were going in advance as I'd have given you directions to the greatest drunk food in Switzerland. The "Jumbo Jumbo" __________________ Doug Taylor http://76school.flyblog.com (old!) http://30west.flyblog.com (updated 11/28)

January 1st, 2008, 19:54	#17
SkyCougar Banned Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: SFO Posts: 3,912	Re: Zurich, Switzerland Fantastic photos! Looks like you had a great trip!

January 4th, 2008, 09:09	#18
EDUC8-or Old Skool Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: NC Posts: 2,177	Re: Zurich, Switzerland Those pictures are amazing! It might be your hobby, but they look like they were shot by a true professional. __________________ Listen To My Acoustic Demo@www.myspace.com/thesenachosaregood Watch Us Play Live@www.youtube.com/TheseNachosLive

January 4th, 2008, 14:21	#19
E_Dawg Moderator Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: chicago Posts: 4,164	Re: Zurich, Switzerland I'm flattered, THANKS __________________ Yeah, I just stare at my desk; but it looks like I'm working. I do that for probably another hour after lunch, too. I'd say in a given week I probably only do about fifteen minutes of real, actual, work.

January 6th, 2008, 13:33	#20
category Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 94	Re: Zurich, Switzerland what language they speak in Zurich French? I been at their international airport to Boston before thats about it

January 6th, 2008, 19:29	#22
bravodelta79 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 112	Re: Zurich, Switzerland Wow! Great shots. Are you the pilot or staff photographer?

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