We decided to move on. Mike is feeling good and the bruises have faded to that wonderful shade of yellowish green that is so attractive. We took a nice walk this morning along the Aare River. We tried to find a room for a few nights on the path between here and Tuscany where our next reservation lies, but we ran into a wall of full hotels. We decided to do one very long train trip instead, leaving here tomorrow morning at 9:30 and getting to San Gimginano four trains later at 6:30 PM. It will be a long day, but we know we have a room waiting. We will stay in San Gimginano (1 hour south of Florence by train) for five days then move back to Florence to see Caitie for a few days before we head to Rome for our flight home on October 15.
We have loved our time in Switzerland. Everything is so clean and beautiful. The Swiss are very proud of their country. Every morning we see shopkeepers wiping down the front of their stores, cleaning the windows and sprucing up the sidewalk displays. The people are genuinely friendly, unlike some of the places we have been like Venice where the people appeared to suffer from tourist fatigue.
The weather has been unpredictable. Mike ended up buying a fleece pullover because he was suffering from the cold. He now proudly sports his "Swiss Military" fleece, a beautiful red reminder of Switzerland. The weather report says it is 80 degrees in Florence, so the jacket will go back in the suitcase when we leave.
Today is Mike Jr.'s birthday. We are thinking of you, Mickicito. Have a great one. We will celebrate with you on the 16th when we get to Bellingham. We are looking forward to seeing you.
so Long from Switzerland. Next stop.... Tuscany.
Deanne
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Thanks for the BDay wishes! Sorry I missed your call, I was riding out on the Chuckanut trail enjoying one of the last sunny days on my bike.
I had a great birthday dinner with Dana at the Bellweather Bistro in the Bellweather Hotel.
I thought of you both when we passed by your favorite spa (you could probably use a massage after all the walking you're doing)
Sounds like Switzerland has been amazing, too bad you have to leave to go to boring ole Tuscany ;-)
Looking forward to seeing you soon!
-Mike Jr
we are glad you had a great birthday. Start thinking of where you want too have your birthday dinner with us (and bro Matt) on the 16th when we hit town. We are really looking forward to seeing you. You bicycle riding he-man!
Love, Dee
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