24 hours in Switzerland

I have been in Switzerland for about a day now but I have yet to do any sightseeing. Instead, I have been hanging out with Fabi* in Bern. Last night we went to a birthday party and spoke almost entirely in Spanish. Who knew I would be in Switzerland speaking Spanish? The birthday girl was Peruvian and the guests were either from Latin American countries or were Swiss people who had lived in Spanish-speaking countries. It was great! Afterwards, we went out with Fabi's boyfriend and another friend and talked until 3 in the morning.

Today we have yet to leave Fabi's apartment even though it is nearly 4 pm. Really, I don't mind at all because the weather is not great and Fabi has the coolest apartment I have ever seen. It used to be a dormitory for a group of nurses but Fabi has made it into a 2 bedroom apartment complete with a hammock in the center of the living room. This morning a group of Swiss guys and Fabi's brother came over and we had a Swiss brunch. It was great!

Before I travel I always worry that my trip will never meet up to my expectations. I start to wonder if I really like traveling or just the idea of traveling. Well, I tell you now, I LOVE TRAVELING. Sure, sometimes it can be a drag but, with the right attitude, even a rainy day in Bern can be wonderful.


*I met Fabienne, who is from Bern, while I was living in Mexico. This is the first time we have seen each other in three years but it is like no time has passed. The sign of a great friendship, I think!