Winter wonderland

 "Sunday 1st December 2013"

So today was my last day in Zurich/winterrailing, and what a perfect end.

There was the most wonderful blue sky, and I took myself off into the surrounding countryside for the morning for a meander up to a viewpoint, where I could catch panoramic views across Zurich, and the Lake.

Walking to the top, I had to walk through woods, which were covered in snow.  It was like someone had painted the snow there, it was so thick, but soft and so pretty.  Like blobby icing sugar.

Local families had gone out for the day to go toboganning, which looked an insane amount of fun.

The views were worth it too.

I walked round the other side of the city in the early afternoon, exploring the lakeside, and the opera house, and discovering more Christmas markets.

I foolishly had left all my shopping till Zurich, and realised that the best place to shop had been Munich, lesson learnt.  Switzerland is beautiful, and when I win the lottery I'll retire there.

I love the country and will definitely be returning.

When I got to the airport I discovered something absolutely wonderful...a Lindor hot chocolate bar.
A hot chocolate bar...exists.

These places need to exist far more in the world - oh and I got free Lindor truffles with my hot chocolate.  Such a perfect ending to my winter trip. :)