This is a short post about a Carnival we went to, this year. It is called the Swiss Carnival or the “Fasnacht“. Over 200 carnivals take place throughout Switzerland in the week after Ash Wednesday, and most of the action is concentrated around the City Centers. The carnival is a fascinating mix of party atmosphere, vivid costumes, stirring … More Schaffhauser Fasnacht
When Mike suggested we go for a walk on a warm lazy Sunday afternoon, I gave into the idea, but not without a tough fight, as I had to pull myself away from the book I was reading. But as we neared Allmend, I had to admit I felt glad to be out and about. … More A visit to Allmend, Frauenfeld
It was a beautiful sunny weekend; We decided to drive to Lindau on our motorboat. Lindau is a major town and an island on the eastern side of Lake Constance, bordered by Austria and Switzerland. We reached Lindau at noon. We decided not to dock the boat at the main harbor (which is usually occupied … More Lindau
Hi all! I am back after a really really long time! Things were truly hectic for me, but now that I’m here. I’ve got loads to share about – Spending time with my family, especially my sis! 🙂 Traveling in India My New Year’s Resolution and other news. But before I move on, I need … More Christmas Market, Constance
The Munot is a 16th century Roundel (circular fortification) at the center of the Swiss city of Schaffhausen. It is an undisputed landmark of the city. No other city in Switzerland has constructed a building of comparable beauty and magnanimity. History goes like this- After Schaffhausen became a part of the Old Swiss Confederacy in … More Munot Ball
These fleeting days 