Here goes nothing....

IT'S TIME!!!! And by time, I mean time to start my six week adventure across Europe. I decided to start my travels in Switzerland, not only because it was the cheapest ticket out there, but because we have wonderful family friends in Pieterlen who are currently feeding me Swiss raclette, chocolate and wine while watching the sun set across the mountains (not a bad life decision starting here!!).

The flight from Denver to Newark was slightly hilarious. I sat next to a man still in the honeymoon phase of his relationship who told me all about his girlfriend Gina. Gina, if you read this, please don't crush this poor man's heart like his ex-wife did... Yes, I got that whole story too. Behind us was an entire Jewish tour group on their way to Jerusalem discussing Kosher airplane meals and all the benefits of Match.com. Apparently, I have now met one couple who it worked for! Go figure. 

In typical "me" fashion, of course a few things went wrong.... My flight out of Newark wasn't listed, then when it popped up, the gate wasn't listed... I managed to figure out that I needed to get to Terminal B, but seeing as the airport is under construction, that made it fairly interesting. For any of you traveling out of Newark Terminal B any time soon, follow the paper sign to gate C71 and take a bus through the cargo areas behind the airport, get off the bus where there isn't another soul in sight. Look for anything containing the letter B... In this case an emergency staircase with "B" on the door... Run like hell up the sketchy staircase, and voila! Easy-peasy!

Now, Swiss International Airlines is nice! They have flight attendants that actually like their job, or at least amazing actors to make you believe it! Either way, I'm sold. I ended up next to a very chubby man, who actually got stuck between the armrests several times.... And whose elbow needed some extra space near my ribs for 8 hours, but those flight attendants felt my pain and brought me Swiss chocolate several times. For those of you who don't know, Swiss chocolate fixes EVERYTHING!!! And if not, try a sleeping pill and a glass of wine... That'll do the trick...

Anywhoozles, I made it to Zurich, got my bag, made it through customs, found my dad's friend, Serge, and off we went to Pieterlen!! And now, in my incredibly sleep deprived and jet lagged state, I'm going to enjoy the view and catch up with old friends. 

Gute Nacht! 

Love, Alison