Dreams and Dada in Zurich

Zurich oozes money...breathes money...and, costs money, lots of it! Even the most basic of activities seem to cost a small fortune, except of course, for that most basic of activities: a long, relaxing meander through narrow, fairy tale like lanes and down towards the river; just don't stop for a coffee!  Refreshments aside, a relaxing stroll is exactly what is called for in Zurich for it truly is beautiful and...surprising. With stunning, dream like architecture,  and mysteriously dark shops full of all sorts of interesting things, one can't help but be filled with expectation for what might be just around the next corner.  For a country that has a reputation for being staid and responsible, there is a refreshing air of the bizarre that is so very appealing.  It should really come as no surprise however,  for Zurich is the home of Cabaret Voltaire and Dada, that movement of the absurd that attracted an amusing collection of non-artists who created non art...all in a very arty fashion.  Like Dada, Zurich has whimsy and hasn't lost that spirit and desire to mock the establishment.  Thank goodness.  Too much respectability would be too much to bear in city that has has so much beauty. Well within view of the swans sailing majestically on the painfully beautiful lake, I have settled into an armchair of ample comfort to ponder the absurd and to enjoy a refreshing Turbinenbrau Sprint, from the Turbinenbrau brewery in Zurich.  Sprint is fresh and refreshing  enough to have another.  I had best get my credit card ready!