Zurich, Switzerland

(mood: listening to more than a memory by Hoobastank)

Okay, the pictures below were taken during our 2008 Euro trip. In Switzerland, we decided to go to Zurich, the capital city. Why? Because it's easier to transport and lots of souvenirs shops and yeah, it's usually the tourism spot. In Switzerland, the living cost there was quite expensive and since we were all backpackers, we chose the cheapest, safest, and comfortable B&B to stay in.

Before we started our trip, we divided ourselves so that each one of us will have a responsibility to do research on a country. I got Florence, Italy. So, when this particular person got this place, h/she has to do a research including place to stay, food, tourist attractions, transportation and stuffs. And yes, responsibility and team work are very important when we are planning to go for a trip. And yes, the clan that you're going with is also very important. Whether you can get along with them or not, just..try to adapt yourself ok ;)


Us in train heading to our hostel


Ok, back to my story. So we stayed at a place called Biker's hostel or something like that if im not mistaken. That's the cheapest we can find. When we arrived there, it's already dark. We were so surprised when we reached the place because it looks like Kampung Baru area. Yes, in Switzerland. And then when we wanted to check-in, again, we were surprised by the owner(s) of the inn. Guess what, they were all bikers!!!! With long hair, tattoo all over their muscular body, big bikes, you-know-what-i-mean. haha...

At first we were so scared! We though that we might reached the wrong inn but it is the one that we booked earlier! Walla!! haha..so, with prayers in our heart, we entered the hostel...
And guess what, the bikers were all so friendly!!! and GENTLEMEN!!! (hati pink you called? ;p) OMG. hahaha! seriously, they opened the door for us, carried my luggage, and the words that they used was so polite!! YES!

Hihi..so straight away i like them all even though my friends were still scared of them. LOL. I don't mind. I think they are not harmful to us. I like them very much. ;) And below is Edzlam and Faiz in the hostel.

Hihi..yeah, at night it was quite scary coz you have to walk quite a distance to get to the loo. And at night, people get drunk. So, just take care of yourself and ask your friends to accompany you to the loo ;)

Next day

This is us in the train heading to Rheinfall, the highest waterfall in Europe. It's located in Szwitzerland yes. hoho...I enjoyed the journey very much. Beautiful scenery, great companion, smooth journey, nice weather. What else could you asked for? ;)

Us

The scenery from inside the train

Actually i wanted to capture the sunflowers blooming. hoho

Tadaa!! We finally arrived at our destination!! Hehe...So nice right!! :D

Rheinfall waterfall, Switzerland

Hehe..posing is a must :)

Suemay, k.wani, muna, hani & k.yuni at Rheinfall

Okay, here we go~~heading towards the waterfall!! hihi..so much fun!!

That's us :)

Afterward

We were heading to Interlaken to see the longest man-made bridge. hihi..

me~~

us!

Then

Then, we headed to Zurich, the capital of Switzerland. I bought lots of Swiss knives for my family members and people i love. You know who you are.hhee ;) It's much cheaper here you know. And you get to engraved your name on it! How cool is that? hehe..

This is mine. I carry it everywhere i go. So don't play2 with me~ ;p hehe

There was no car on the road. so here we are. ;p

Pity us coz on the day we went to the town it's a holiday in Switzerland. So most of the shops were closed.. T_T

Barcelona, Spain (summer 2007)

(mode: listening to a song Kerna ku sayang kamu by Dygta. my all times fav)

Okies, because i was bored nothing to do, I decided to write about my holidays in Europe. Haha..actually i just ransacked my ext HD to find some photos that i can share and decided to write something about it :)


Ok, photos below were during 2007 summer when we were in Barcelona, Spain. The weather was warm, warmer than in Malaysia, but they just love the sun as much as we Malaysian love winter.ngehngehngeh..so, you wouldn't find anyone carrying any umbrella under the scorching sun..

In front of Barca's Hard Rock cafe.

Ok this one was taken during the evening, at 6+pm i think. You know summer= longer daytime. SO we had fun travelling during summer. And yes, lots of hot lads & lasses too!! :D

Me & K.wani on the hop-on hop-off bus.

This is our bus ride, hop-on hop-off bus. It's more like a tourism bus with a tour guide on the bus (sometimes the driver himself) giving you info about interesting tourism spots around that area. I love to ride this bus because u get to see everything unshielded by any mirror (of course it's different downstairs ;p). You also get to 'hop-off' from the bus when you arrived at your desired tourist spot. And then after you have made your tour, just get back to the bus stand, wait for the bus to come, and hop-on into the bus. It will take you to the starting point again.That is why it is called as a hop-on hop-off bus. hehe..


Yeah, usually you will get a journey map of the bus and an earphone when you ride the bus. Just plug in your earphone to the seat and choose the speaking language that you prefer. Voilla! As easy as that! :) My fav hop-on hop-off bus ride was in Dublin. I'll post about it later ;)

Me & Edward scissors hand at La Rambla street in Barca

Actually, La Rambla is my favourite street in Barca. It's a shopping street with lots of booths and performers acting as statues (like in this pic) along this street. The street is so lively especially during summer with all the tourist and activities going on until late at night. Yes, strolling down the alleys at night was a happening event as well ;)

Don't believe me? Check out these videos :) Break dance performances. My camera was lacking of memory space when i wanted to video taped a break dance performance by a cute 5-year old boy ;( He is the son of one of the performers..(the hottest one which is not in here. hehe ;p)

Suemay, K.wani, hani & dayme at Barca's seaside.

Oh, strolling by the beaches in Barca during summer was heaven! No need to worry about anything. Everything is so carefree and you can do anything you want. Either picnic, swimming, skating, roller-bladding, shopping, eating, gossipping. Anything. Everybody is so friendly and warm :)


Okay. I think that's all for now. Barcelona has been 1 of my favourite holiday spot actually. And i've been there twice :) It is highly recommended for those who wanted to go for a holiday. Just be careful of the pickpocket :)


And for more photos, do check it out on my facebook. And yes, if you want me to add you, please tell me who you are bcoz i don't approve strangers ;)
Till then.
xoxo