we arived in switzerland today after a immensly long plane trip. After the boring and occasionally sweltering plane trip we made it to zürich. The airport was not very crowded and we retreaved all of our bags, and boarded the train. The train took us on a trip through tunnels and mountains to the capitol city of Berne. We spent sevral hour touring the city, seeing such sites as the cathedrial and the famous clocktower. we were unable to visit parliment, as it was under renevation. We ate at verious street vendors. We finally loaded all our gear onto another train, and took that to Kanderstag. The route was very senic. From there, some took a bus to the camp, while others backpacked. We checked in with the staff (very international) and were shown around the camp. the town itself is very europeon (cozy and small) with plenty of shops and restaurants. we set up camp uneventfully and ate dinner at the dining hall. everyone was very tired by the end.

°John

note from dan: we're currently very tired and being charged for this internet time, I found a way around this, but... it wont go in to effect until tomorrow.

expect pictures later on!! thatäs all