10 Days in search of Fondues, Heidi and Keg Parties – Part 12

Dear Reader, we are near the end of my journey and therefore my story. Throughout this I have shared my personal thoughts and opinions which in no way should be seen as those of anyone other than myself.

Day 9 

After breakfast in the Hotel Montana’s breakfast room which is nicely appointed and generous servings, I collected my luggage from the room leaving Craig some more hours of making Alp Horn music. With my worldly goods, SOME chocolate and souvenirs in my backpack, I walked to Zurich HB and my train to the airport. I bought my train ticket though the machine and as I had discovered over the last 8 Days, the train came on time.

Arriving at Zurich Airport its was an easy trip up the escalators and across the road to the terminal and the Singapore Airlines check in counter. The Singapore Airlines service is just not found in-flight. The lady ensured I had my documents correct (maybe she had been a Swiss Rail conductor earlier) and directed me to security and the next stage of departure from Switzerland.

Zurich Airport security is quite tight and I would suggest allowing time to get from the Check in to the Gate. I had somehow triggered some security and had a body search done. I will not go into detail for security reasons.

I said my farewell to the ‘Brunette Kissing Heidi‘ on the tunnel wall, as my train carried me past her and on to my departure terminal.

My fellow travellers and I boarded our flight and prepared for the enjoyment of flying Singapore Airlines. I took the opportunity to catch up on some more movies I had not seen. I took advantage of the armrest mounted power outlet to use my laptop. When our impeding Singapore arrival was announced, I wondered where the time had gone.

Day 10

I had actually arrived in Singapore this day. Both flights were in the same terminal so it was a very easy transit. As with the outbound to Europe there was a security checkpoint at the gate lounge entrance so time should be allowed for this.

As with all the flights on the trip. The service levels made one feel at home and that’s where I was at day’s end, home.

So how did I go in my search?

I completely missed the Fondues but it was made up for by the wonderful variety of foods I did have. Fondues may have to wait ’til my next Swiss adventure or maybe I will find a restaurant in Australia to see what I missed out on.

Though Heidi was just a story book and movie character, it was an experience to meet the people of Switzerland whether they be Nationals or Foreigners working there. There was always the special feeling of welcome. I feel I have to make special mentions. Again, the Swiss Rail Conductors do their job like no one else  in world with the same duties. The hotel staff were always there to help and nothing was a problem from front desk to house keeping.

The Keg Parties could have been an issue if Craig had not shared his ‘Little Discovery’ in Interlaken. If you search the ‘net for St Bernard dogs, you will find I was completely in the wrong part of Switzerland. So if you need rescuing in the Italy part of Switzerland, they still have the kegs around their necks full.

Special Thanks to:

Craig Hunt for his companionship, guidance, support and sense of humour.

Holidays on Location www.holidaysonlocation.com for making it possible for me to discover Switzerland by Rail as I am normally the self drive / ride man. Their itinerary through this region of Switzerland as you have read, the opportunity to see and experience Switzerland.

Thank you dear reader for making it to the end on my journey, I hope you enjoyed it as much as I did.