Above: The logo of Swiss Federal Railways – the national railway company of Switzerland The train lurches with a sudden screeech, the hum of forward motion swallowed by the high eee of braking and the collective gasp of surprised passengers clutching at poles and seats. The train halts between Egnach and Arbon, a silent pause in motion.… Continue reading Next stop upon request (Runaway train)
Tag: Appenzell
This Gais in Plain Sight
Gais, Appenzellerland, Switzerland, 30 March 2016 Most places have two sides: what is seen in the light of day and what is found in the shadows. Gais, my last stop in my day´s explorations before heading home, is no exception. I was compelled to visit this town of 3, 000 persons for a co-worker of mine… Continue reading This Gais in Plain Sight
Railroads to Anywhere: Urnäsch and Appenzell
Landschlacht, Switzerland, 25 May 2016 The sun is shining outside my window, birds sing their sweet melodies and I have the morning free to catch up on a long-neglected blog. There is a smile upon my face as I try to capture in words the sense of a region I often visit, a region which… Continue reading Railroads to Anywhere: Urnäsch and Appenzell
A to Z: Adam to Zelg
Zelg, Appenzell, Switzerland: 9 February 2016 There are brief moments when I envy some of my peers in the academic world. They have what I call “the Holy Grail for freelance teachers”: a permanent contract with one school that provides all the benefits an employee could wish for – pension, sick leave, unemployment insurance, written… Continue reading A to Z: Adam to Zelg