Train Ride |
Boarding the train to begin our 22 hour train trip to Zurich, Switzerland. |
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The young guys beat the old guys in a game of rook. |
Sleeping cabin on our second train. |
Although we all slept well on the sleeping train, 6am came to early. |
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We can now say that we've been to Germany, even if we slept through most of it, and got off accidentally at a German train station. |
Lydell gets interviewed by some college students soon after arriving in Zurich. |
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Zurich |
Giant game of chess in the park. |
Grossmunster Church - Zwingli's Church, were Felix Manx got his start as a priest. |
Rathaus Town Hall where the meeting between the first Anabaptists and Zwingli occurred in which Anabaptism became illegal. |
On the fish market bridge, the site where Felix Manx was condemned. |
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St. Peter's Church - Largest clock in Europe. |
The statue of Zwingli outside the Grossmunster. |
Plaque honoring Felix Manx put in early this year. Only recently has the Anabaptist persecution been recognized in Switzerland. |
We had supper at cousin Eunice Kreider's house. |
Lovely view from Eunice's apartment. |
Lydell is becoming our nature photographer. |
Evening view of Zurich. |
Night view of Zurich. |
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Train terminal at night. |
Tuesday morning we felt the first rain trip of our trip. |
Steiner Cousins: We blame the rain on Beth's arrival.
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View from on top of the Grossmunster. |
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Steve reads up on Anabaptist history from the Swiss perspective. The book was purchased at the Grossmunster. |
Room and Desk used by Zwingli. |
Lydell drinks from one of many water fountains. |
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Mennonite connections in Switzerland.
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Steiner Transport
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Depicts Zwingli's death in a battle against the Catholics. |
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