Me and Sarah got in from the train about ten and did nit have a place lined up to sleep. We were going to find a place when we saw some other backpackers. Straight off one walked up and aske if we were american I told them that I was and Sarah was an Aussie. They turned out to be Aussies too from Melbourne. They told us that they had a cheap place lined up so we decided to tag along. The reason they were asking us was that they did not know how to get to the place. Steve (the other was Rick I think, Sarah correct me on this) had taken a picture of the computer screen of google maps. I thought this to be a genious idea and am going to try it. ... read more

I am leaving Zurich today and the Rama-Gasser pack. I had a great time getting a real home meal and rest in a real house. We went to Chur and Holdenstein and saw the castles that the Gassers helped to make. I relized how much I for got when I first got there. Certain parts really sparked a memory though. The big ones were the Gasser furniture workshop, the old castle, the new castle garden, and the fountain in the middle of town. It was fun to see all these Gasser icons again and hopfuly put them in my mind better this time since I am older. We also walked around Chur and had lunch. Chur much more of a city while it is only a little way down at ththe road. I also had some ... read more

I am on the train to Bern still not feelinghe best butteying to see what I can as I rest. I am by the lake now and the clouds seem to tie to the water creating one vast void as the small villages hold on to the edged of nothing. It seems right that only grapes are being grown as the vines can cling better than most. Occasionly I see a boat floating on the clouds and wonder if it is all vapors. I see my first bovine n' bell and now feel like I am in Swiss teritory. The hills are wavy green and spotted with clusters of buildings. I can not help but relax and feel good. Geneva felt like France to me, it was such a hub of business. No alps yet but ... read more

this is now my second day in Nice and I really like this place I think it is my favorite French city. The one downer is the beaches are rocky. The first day I was to meet Nick but he flew and I trained so it was hard. I just walked about the city by myself and went up the rock next to town. I forget the name right now. It was neat to see over the city, since it is flat, to get a feel of what's what. There were parts of several old forts that have been blown up over the years. At the top you could see Nice and the port which was on the other side. I thought it was real cool that the port side was blasting music for some reason. ... read more

Ibiza was the single craziest place I have ever been. I think it makes Vegas look tame I got to say. I got there and walked about for a few hours before Nick was to show up and saw the city of San Antonio and the beach at sunset. It was real nice expecialy the sun set. I had a few drinks waiting for Nick who wad to get in at eleven. He ended up showing up at about 1:30am I had just laid down to sleep. I had to wait for him in the hostel because we do not have cells and had nowhere else to meet. He also had the tickets to the foam party we were to go to. He shows up and said that some English guys would not sit down at ... read more