These Are a Few of My Favorite Things

Moving out of your comfort zone definitely leaves you missing a few things about home...but, it also introduces you to things that you never knew you didn't have. So, here are a few of my favorite things about Basel:

• The International Community...there really are people here from everywhere. I love all the accents...
• The Turkish grocery stores...they are open on Sunday; they have wine!
• The "Wanderweg"s or walking trails. Wherever you go, there are well marked paths for hiking or just enjoying a nice stroll.
• The Rhine...there's something about living on a river! At night, it's amazing watching the moon reflect upon the current and the lights of the surrounding city glitter like stars within reach.
• Cafes...there is always a little cafe to have a nice coffee or glass of wine with a friend and some good conversation.
• Public Transportation...I really do like it. I haven't quite missed my Highlander yet! Of course it would be convenient from time to time but I can get wherever I want almost whenever I want...walking is still a form of transport that we often forget about in the US.

Anyhow, there are many other things but I definitely need to study at least a little German and I have to be on time tomorrow for lessons so I need to get to sleep at a decent hour. If not before, I'll definitely be posting pics of my place from my Halloween/Housewarming! Until next time...