Switzerland

Im hoping this will inspire me to write more often then I have in my travel diary which Sheeza (luvlie) bought me!
Its my second last day here in Martigny Switzerland where I have been for the past 2 weeks. Rather then writing an entire novel Im going to make this easier on myself and anyone who might be reading this by making some lists of the best and worst bits and what has been most memorable. So here goes..

BEST

Cutting the 'security' padlock off my backpack which has been stuck since I left Galway on April 21st!

A break from creeky lopsided bunkbeds and 9am checkout times!

Being able to do my white washing!

Having absolutly nothing to do on Sunday and loving it!

Getting in for free at the Olympic Museum in Lausanne cause my dad designed some medals featured! and having my 15 minutes of fame

Paella (Spanish dish of rice, meat and seafood cooked on a large round dish) & Sangria at Davids birthday

Speaking to my sister on the telephone after 2 months!

The views from my Aunt Hankas house - surrounded by green mountains with snow covered peaks!

Free internet to catch up on emails and hollywood gossip!

WORST

Getting hives from some mystery food allergy and looking like Ive been bitten by a large pack of mosquitos on my face, neck, arms, shoulders and hands for most of the second week!

The itching from the hives! I cant stop scratching!

Being at a party where no one can speak to you because they all speak French and you can only remember how to count to 10 after all those years of learning it in primary school!

Swiss/French greeting of cheek kissing 3 times especially when theres a group of 10 you have to meet and greet!

Having no idea whats going on in any of the programs on TV because they are all in French, Italian or German!

Having nothing to read after reading the only 2 english written books in the house and one being Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets which Ive only read about 50 million times before.

Having to speak in Polish to my Aunt 24/7 and getting frustrated when I cant think of the word I need!

MOST MEMORABLE

Waking up on the train (on the way here) and opening the blind to a gorgeous morning view of massive mountains on either side of me!

Views from up in the mountain

Artworks in the Musee de L'Art Brut (a gallery housing art by old crazy people and prisoners)