Pilgrims in Zurich

We visited Lugano just 2 days back, and it was really nice. The old town, the lake, the sunny weather, the people, the architecture...it's just so different from modern zurich. Even though the fog was a bit disappointing cos the mountains across the lake weren't really visible, i was really glad that we both went ahead with the trip. The train ride there was almost 3 hours long, and as the train pass through the alps, it was just purely magnificent. Can't wait to go for the glacier express train in a few weeks time, hopefully the weather will be really good then.

Spring is here, and somehow, i still do miss playing in the snow. I haven't really got the chance to build a proper huge snowman, cos most of the time, the snow is too powedery. But i've got my fair chance of snow bombs, making snow angels, and sledging. Unfortunately, we have not tried skiing or snowboarding and may not do it considering the fact that dear's kneecap was injured before.

Time really passes so fast. It's alredy been our 1st month here. Somehow, i still do miss home. Nothing beats home really even though the weather is so unbearably humid and hot. School is busy, with work piling up esp projects. I feel like i'm in a mis-fit in school cos i'm taking master modules, when i'm just purely a bachelor student.

Church has been really lovely. It's something that brightens my sunday every morning. Attending IPC (International Protestant Church) gives me an awesome homely feeling. Seeing people from all over the world, coming together to worship God, is amazing. I really enjoy listening to the sermons by Rev Davis, and the coffee fellowship after service where we'ld always be welcomed with nice snacks and pastries. Thank God for the very nice people we've been meeting along the way. I belive each of them have been sent by God, and definitely not by coincidence.

It's funny how we always have to worry and think about our meals the next day...and whether we have enough groceries. We go to the supermarket so often, like never before...comparing prices all the time, and choosing the cheapest and most-worth-it option. When it's dinner, we have to think about our packed lunch the next day, and so forth. Things are expensive here, and i think i'm getting used to it. I guess as time passes, i will convert prices less often haha. Upkeeping of room is no easy task. We vacuumed the room, and a few days later, big blops of dust start appearing. Having a kitchen in my room is messy when it comes to cleaning up. And toilets, that's worse, i've never cleaned one before. Having constantly to think about meals, washing of clothes, cleaning of rooms, and all the homework, is pretty tiring. But then again, it really reminds me of how blessed i am back home, and how noble and sacrificial housewives are. Like my aunt christine and dear always say, "It is good training for you". haha.

But all in all, Switzerland is beautiful. I love the landscape (not so much of the city and urban areas though) and the freshness of the air. And i thank God, from the bottom of my heart, for this wonderful opportunity and learning experience.