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I had back from the FIFA trip over 1 month. Finally i have time to organize the photos and gather all the related information to put it here. Recently my travelmate - Andrew got the interview on 903 CR2 to talk about our FIFA trip. Let's share it here... It's very funny!!
Radio Clips:
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Photos and Blog Entries:
Go to Swiss Photo Gallery on Flickr
Before the FIFA game start, i had been in Swiss for a week. It's really nice country...i love it so much. All the beautiful scene, glacier paradise and the people there are nice too. We haven't planned detail for our trip in Swiss. Just follow someone's experience on the web...(my style?!), we're always changing our route. Finally our route is:
Day 1:Zurich, Rheinfalls (Schaffhausen Station) Day 2:Zurich -> Chur (Glacier Express) -> Zermatt Day 3:Zermatt (Glacier Paradise) -> InterLaken Day 4:Jungfrau -> Wengen Day 5:InterLaken -> Luzern Day 6:Luzern -> Bern Day 7:Bern -> Germany
Day 1 - Zurich and Rheinfalls
We haven't visited many places at the first day...just stay in the city and go to the Rhienafall (the biggest waterfall in Europe). See the pics below (just a few snapshot on the train)...
Day 2 - Glacier Express (From Chur to Zermatt)
I think i don't need to say anything about the scene in Swiss. It's well-known that it's so beautiful. Just see the pics:
nice train - Glacier express
On the train towards Zermatt:
Beautiful flower everywhere:
Nice scene(heading to Zermatt):
Day 3:Zermatt (Glacier Paradise) -> InterLaken
Zermatt refer a mountain chain in the southern part of Swiss. The highest mountain in the area should be Matterhorn. I think most of people know Toblerone Swiss Chocolate. The logo of the chocolate is exactly the shape of Matterhorn. At the beginning, i decided to go to there because of the shape of this mountain. Once i arrived there, we discovered that Matterhorn not only has the good mountain shape but also has a nice glacier paradise for ski. At first, we haven't prepared to ski but we agreed to rent the ski equipment immediately upon seeing such nice glacier paradise. It's the first time that Desmond try to ski. He got 1 hour basic training from me and go with me to one of the peak (3400m) later on. It took us nearly a hour to finish the course from 3400m to 2900m...what a long course i ever skiied. I haven't counted how many times Desmond fell down...one thing i am sure that he master the skill to stand up at the steep.
Full view of Glacier Paradise @ Zermatt
Matterhorn @ Zermatt
our ski course....it took us a hour to finish...you can't see the start at this pic
i love the glacier paradise so much~~
no problem....i will help you...
Day 4:Jungfrau -> Wengen
After the heavy sport - "ski in high mountain", we get another hiking excerise. Walking down from top of Europe station to Wengen. It's really worth to do so. In the Jungfrau, they offer over 30 routes for hiking. If you want to feel Jungfrau detailly, i highly recommened you should walk~~
Train to middle station toward Jungfrau
One of the UNESCO World Heritage Site - Jungfrau
On the hiking path walking down the hill.....
Day 5:InterLaken -> Luzern
We switch our interest to water activity after heading to two mountains(上山下海). Luzern is a good choice within Swiss. Once we arrived there, we go to the beach, have sunbath and then take the boat trip for the whole afternoon...really relaxing.
Beach in Luzern
Water and the sky are in the same colour. (海天一色)
Day 6:Luzern -> Bern
The feeling is totally different when you arrive Bern. It's the capital of Swiss and much like a metropolis. Lots of shop, restaurants and bar are everywhere. But you will not feel lots of pressure here even lots of biz happening around...may be the peace is slow..
Clock Tower @ Bern
Bridge @ Bern
Bear as the city symbol of Bern
famous brand "Movenpick" icecream in Swiss, must try!!
A week in Swiss is little bit short...but need to head to the FIFA....aiya~
I still believe there're lots of places in Swiss worth to go...It's so beautiful everywhere...When will i go Swiss again??
More picutres are here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/leolo/sets/72157594191511185/
I had back to HK from the crazy FIFA world in Germany. During the trip, i met lots of friends from all over the world (from Europe, America, Australia, Mexico, Brazil...), tried lots of new stuff and got drunk many many times(I can't remember how many times that Andrew got drunk). It's really memorable experience. Starting the trip from Swiss, i had been in Germany, France, Holland and London. In those countries, i loved the most "Glacier Paradise" in Swiss, "Crazy FIFA atmosphere" in Munich, "Peace" in Heidelberg and the beautiful scene in Amsterdam. Thx Andrew and Desmond bring me an exciting and funny trip. I had realized my child dream - watching FIFA live although i may give up a lot. Also need to thx Ricardo, Markus, Martin and Alex for the accomodation in Germany!! :)
P.S. I took over 12000 pics during the trip. It may take me some times to organize and post it on the web. You can check Andrew's flickr for the first part in Germany.
from left: Andrew, me, Desmond in Heidelberg
After heading to the Everest and MeiLi snow mountain, i am heading to Jungfrau (Top of Europe), Zermatt (Remember Triangle chocolate?) and Garmisch-Partenkirchen (Top of Germany) this time. Hope the weather is nice there. :>
After that, i will go to Germany and watch the Worldcup there. See you guys 1 month later.
Jungfrau (Top of Europe)
Zermatt
Finally get my FIFA ticket......Thx Arthur and Andrew for purchasing the tickets. I know I owe you guys lots of beer. :)
The seat arrangement is wonderful..."Category 1 with Row 5"
仲有一個月左右就到世界杯，各方各面的宣傳都陸續登場。宣傳當然就唔少得今屆世界盃的吉祥物——能歌善舞的獅子「高里奧六世」（Goleo VI）。這個名字，源於小獅子在球場上踢球時，牠的爸爸在場邊大喊「Leo!! Go!!」，「六世」則是國際足聯加上去的，因為這是世界盃賽的第六個吉祥物。 "YOO!!! I am going to Worldcup!!!", Leo said. 行程基本上都定好啦，只不過我們只定到頭幾晚的住宿，往後的都要見步行步。各位有無在德國的朋友們介紹下，收留一下我跟Andrew。我地又要玩電波少年啦!!
Draft schedule:
20060603-20060608 England - London
20060609-20060612 Germany - Frankfurt, Heideberg, Stuttgart, FIFA Match (ENG-PAR)
20060613-20060616 Germany - Road to Alpes
20060617-20060618 Germany - Munich
20060619-20060621 Germany - Berlin, Nuremberg, Frankfurt, FIFA Match (NED-ARG)
20060622-20060623 Germany - Dortmund, FIFA Match (BRA-JPN)
20060624-20060626 Italy - Milan, Nice
20060627-20060628 France - Paris
20060629-20060630 Holland - Amsterdam
20060701-20060702 Germany - Frankfurt, FIFA Match (Quarter-Finals)
20060703-20060704 England - London
Thx Andrew for arranging those ticketing stuffs. Finally i have a draft for my Germany trip.
| 09-Jun-06 | Frankfurt | Arrive Germany | ||
| 10-Jun-06 | Frankfurt |  | ENG:PAR |  |
| 11-15-Jun-06 | Munich / Alpes | BMW Museum, Go hiking in Alpes and sightseeing | ||
| 16-20-Jun-06 | Berlin | Sightseeing (Berlin Wall, WWII Concentration Camps, etc) | ||
| 21-Jun-06 | Frankfurt |  |
NED:ARG |  |
| 22-Jun-06 | Dortmund |  |
JPN:BRA |  |
| 23-30-Jun-06 | Stuttgart | JAZZ, Porsche, Mercedes-Benz | ||
| 01-Jul-06 | Frankfurt | Quarter-Final | ||
| 03-Jul-06 | HK | Back Home | ||
It's the first draft only and subject to change. If you're hanging around Europe in Jun/Jul, pls let me know whether we can meet up there. If you found that i miss any great things in Germany, pls ping me. If you're familiar with Germany, pls let me know. :>
