Thursday was Valentine's Day. The Glion students step up a nice little get together. We all had one glass of wine and were in bed by 10... orrrrr something like that. The rest of the weekend was normal. Out at night, homework/shopping during the day. But then there was Sunday.
Lynn and Brett came on Sunday!!!! I had set my alarm at 8:30 to get a 9:13 train. Work up at 9:12... realized that I had set it for PM, not AM. I paniced. Ended up getting a train that took me all over this freaking country, and finally to the airport an hour and a half later than I had planned. Lynn and Brett's plan had been delayed out of Logan, so they had 20 min to get their connecting flight in Amsterdam (Amster Amster Dam Dam Dam!) Thankfully, they made their plane. But their luggage didn't. They were told that it would be on the next flight, leaving Amsterdam around 3, and then would be brought to Bulle. Brought them back to Bulle with me, where they got to their room and showered before I toured them around. Went to my room to meet people, over to campus to show them the classes, then walked around Bulle for a while. Had dinner at this great little place in town and went back to my room to check e-mail and figure out plans for Monday. As I walked them out to go back to their hotel, I was praying I would meet them in the morning and they would have all their luggage.
No such luck. Met them at their room Monday morning to take them on an adventure, with still no luggage. Apparently the airline had 2 of their 4 bags, and would be delivering them at 2pm. We got a train over to Gruyeres to see the town and the Chateau. Spent a little while up there (so beautiful) and then Lynn wanted to tour the cheese factory. That was fun, and we got samples. On the bus to our next destination, we all tried the cheese. 6 months, 8 months, and 10 months of aging. Lynn tried the 10 month first... EWWW. At that point, I just went straight for the 6. Brett was daring and tried all three. Lynn convinced me to try the 10 (gotta love sisters). It was... an experience. One that I would never want to try again.
Next stop was Moleson, our token mountain, and the tallest in the area (2002 meters). From the bus we took a Funicular (SOOOO COOL!!) up part of the mountain. There, there was a ski station and restaurant. We then took a scary-ass cable car up to the summit. Mom would not have liked that. There was another restaurant and observation area up there. Along with ski slopes! People are such crazy skiers in Switzerland. Lynn and Brett then wanted to climb to the VERRRRY top. I didn't think we were allowed to... but we went anyway. 2002 meters is beautiful!!!!
Back at the bottom, we had about 2 1/2 hours before our bus... with nothing open. We basically just bummed around before getting something to eat and then bummed around again. Finally we got back to Bulle, and Lynn asked the receptionist if their bags had come. She didn't speak very good English, and said something like, "No bags. 2 bags at 10". Lynn was livid as we went up to their room. Opened the door aaaaand.... 4 bags! Everyone was much happier at that point. Even me, because all of the stuff I had requested from home was finally here! I left them to relax and shower before going to dinner. Apparently Kebabs are very popular in Switzerland, so I took them to our favorite place for dinner. Delicious as always. Brought them back here to check train schedules for the rest of their trip, then had to say goodbye :( I had a great couple days with them... it was very much needed!
Elyse's parents and 2 brothers came this weekend. We're going out to dinner with all of them tonight and I'm definately looking forward to it. Who wants to take us out next week??? :)
This weekend is going to be full of work. We have 3 projects due next week, so it doesn't look like "fun" is on the agenda... though I'm SURE we'll find time for that. Gotta keep up the Glion Spirit!!
.love and chocolate.
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