Stein am Rhein

It was very cold weekend. It was frozen most of the time but good friend of mine who is visiting Switzerland asked me to go Stein am Rhein. If I stayed in Zurich, I think I was being lazy and stucked in home so it was nice that she asked.



It really worth. In Switzerland, Bern is a world heritage, the city itself. Stein am Rhein also remains the atmosphere of those middle age but different from that of Bern.



The city is famous for these paintings on the houses. These houses are all built on 16th century.



The town itself is like a museum. You can look into each paitings on the wall. Each are different.



Along the street, there were many small shops. We spent an hour in this small chocolate shop.



But I realized myself first time that I'm not patient enough for shopping! I believe it's because of Odie who never spend long time in shopping. Always zac zac zac!! I was already getting used to his style.. In this shop, I quickly bought what I want and couldn't spend a minute anymore. Sorry, Natasha..



Beautiful Rhein.. The water was so clean. I want to come back here on summer. You could swimm and same time can enjoy coffee time at terrace. This day was just freezing cold. I could hardly stand there and enjoy the view. I was jealous to the beautiful thick fur coat of Natasha.. She looked all fine, cheerful and delightful:)



Here is her perfect coat and hat against cold winter:) We went up to the castle where you can overview the beautiful scenery.



It was indeed beautiful. I felt if time went back to old days. It's way away from ordinary city life.



Witch grill?? It seems that people enjoy huge berbecue during summer. Good idea.



The castle is also originally built in 11th century. Very old one. It has overviewing the river and the town for many centuries.



It was very nice excursion from Zurich. I could enjoy enough only in half a day. Short visit but I felt long flow of time, the history. I think I never came here withouh being asked by Natasha. Thanks Natasha! Switzerland is always waiting for you.