Letters From Switzerland: The Scribblings of a Corporate Dropout

Little things can make a simple day very special. Near the Zurich Lake there is Strandbad Tiefbrunnen, a public swimming area. After August, there is no admission fee and it makes for a nice walk. We had a drink at a wobbly table near the lake and enjoyed the sunny weather and the view of the shimmering water with sailboats cruising by. Afterwards, we fed the always hungry swans some stale but apparently tasty bread. Then we had a walk along the lake and found an acrobatic family performing for the crowds. The family is from Morocco. A father and his three children entertained their captivated audience. Afterwards, I spoke with them. The little girl he is holding in the video above is only seven years old. There were two talented boys, 6 and 10. They were real crowd pleasers and while their performance only lasted a few minutes it left a smile on our faces for the rest of the day.

# posted by Gene @ 3:43 AM