Zurich

This time I liked Zurich much more. Maybe because the feerie of winter holidays make it less rigid and more payee. Zurich is an extraordinary place to visit, although my guide told me about how difficult is to survive in such an expensive city. From the railway station I admired the ultra- extraordinary Christmas Swarovski tree, brilliant and breath-taking. Too bad the area was closed because it was still in process of preparing the biggest Christmas market under a covered space.
Go for Zurich!
V.

Lucerne and the Mirror Museum

Lucerne is still my love city in Switzerland, but as in love, when eyes don't see each other, the passion dissapears... The famous Lucerne bridge was not the same charming as in April and the lake was too dirty this time. But, I have to admit that the Mirror Museum was a really amazing surprise.

Entering you have the impression you loose the control over reality and the mirror disturbs your feelings and perceptions. The structure of the museum is very simple, but corridors with mirrors all around make you feel unsure whether that is the right way and boom, you suddenly walk into a mirror:) Second thing, you actually expect to be alone in the museum? Noo, there are also lost tourists you see from different angles and perspective realizing you see dozens of projections of only one and the same person. That is so disturbing... and funny in a way.

Swept under the red carpet

The famous red steet in St.Gallen was something I skipped during the last stay in Switzerland. I was aware of its existence and even noticed for some seconds the red car right after the corner, but I just did not have the time to walk around. Of course now I could not miss the chance. So here are my favorite snapshots, taken on the bright red surfaces together with the hanging UFOS that have transformed a previously bland banking into an art square or simply- a masterpiece. This project was created by Pipilotti Rist and Carlos Martinez. More details below.

"Swept under the carpet". These words could describe the collaboration of an artist (P.R.) with an architect (C.M.). The red polymer carpet marks a big area in the centre of St Gallen, creating "public space". This is the whole idea of the intervention: to animate and recreate urban life. The result is a continuous space, a surface that contains everything, from benches to a car. A daring way to create a public space.

Kisses.

My November in Arbon

Hi Read, Dress & Travel readers!
It's been some days since I am back from a 3 weeks trip to Switzerland, again this year. My following posts will bу mainly showing you how beautiful can Switzerland be in a different season, a fact which I observed in the city of Arbon.
Arbon is a peaceful small region with exit to the lake and an extremely amazing view to the horizon. I have to admit that the swans, the sky, the trees and the sun make the pasarella around the lake tempting, lurid and romantic. You can feel in love with the small colorful houses with their painted walls, encrusted shutters and cobbled streets.
My November was full of discoveries and re-discoveries, of peace and sun and just nice days to enjoy. Hope yours was also one of the best.