I got over with my 'iPhone drama'... we packed our things and took the hotel shuttle bus going to the airport. That was nearly lunch time already. In the airport, we stored our luggage in 2 self service, unattended lockers. There was a token for each locker which we could use to unlock later.
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| Schloss Laufen |
We still had a fair bit of time to get around, so we had decided to go for a day trip at Rhine Falls. We took 2 short train rides from Zurich to get to Schloss Laufen.
The Rhine falls (Rheinfalls) - It is said to be the largest plain waterfalls in Europe (in terms of width). Similar to Niagara falls in Canada (definitely not as grand as), tourists can take boat trips to go near and enjoy the power of the water falls. Walking dowhill from outside of Schloss Laufen station was the station for boat trips. Tickets can be bought there.
We walked uphill, leading us to the viewing platform of the magnificent falls and a small museum. Then had lunch at a restaurant at Schloss Laufen before coming back to Zurich. |
| Overlooking the Rheinfalls |
Justin had a habit of checking his iPhone and other things every minute after the previous day's incident. He reminded Mon, "Do you have the tokens of the locker with you?"
You wouldn't believe it! Two days in a row- we felt like we're being "jinxed" or something!!! When Mon checked it out, he only found one. He said that he remembered putting it in 2 separate pockets. How can we collect our luggage without the token? "Thanks to Justin for the reminder.. otherwise, it could cause us big problems later..."
You wouldn't believe it! Two days in a row- we felt like we're being "jinxed" or something!!! When Mon checked it out, he only found one. He said that he remembered putting it in 2 separate pockets. How can we collect our luggage without the token? "Thanks to Justin for the reminder.. otherwise, it could cause us big problems later..."
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| Zurich Central Station |
Instead of doing some shopping at Zurich City Centre, we went to the airport, trying to figure out what to do. Our flight would be in a few hours, and we had a problem taking our luggage out of the lockers. We asked the information counter and she directed us where to go and ask for some help. A guy rang the office that manages those unattended lockers and asked us to wait.
Wohoo! No sweat! It was not a long wait but we have to pay of course for losing the token. Emirates counters were already open, so we checked-in all our luggage.
Then we took the train again, off to Zurich City centre. It was around 5:00 p.m. already, walked a bit... but most of the shops were already closed, so just decided to go back at the airport... Bought some Swiss chocs and made our way for our flight back to Melbourne via Dubai. (Wonderin' why Toblerone, a product of Switzerland, was more expensive if bought in Switzerland (comparing with price in Australia.)
Wohoo! No sweat! It was not a long wait but we have to pay of course for losing the token. Emirates counters were already open, so we checked-in all our luggage.
Then we took the train again, off to Zurich City centre. It was around 5:00 p.m. already, walked a bit... but most of the shops were already closed, so just decided to go back at the airport... Bought some Swiss chocs and made our way for our flight back to Melbourne via Dubai. (Wonderin' why Toblerone, a product of Switzerland, was more expensive if bought in Switzerland (comparing with price in Australia.)
A bit of shopping at Dubai ... then back to Melbourne... Back to reality - unpack, washed the dirty clothes from the trip, tidied up the house, drove to Rey's house for a quick chat and dinner as his Mum/Dad was due to leave Oz the following day... and before we knew it ---- it was already morning. Time for Justin to go to school for the start of Term 2 and me/Mon to work.
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