Welcome back to all my readers. Today's blog focuses on the great food being served in the House of Switzerland (HoS) brought to you as always by your requests and comments. Before I wet your appetite, please note a new feature to this blog, the 'slideshow' to the right of this text, which is thanks to my colleague Lukas Ritzel back at IMI's base camp. Keep watching this for more unedited pictures.
It's less than one day now to go until the Olympic games officially starts and everyday the HoS gets busier with a flurry of activities happening in every corner of this very impressive 1950's warehouse in the 798 Art Zone district, which receives thousands of visitors everyday. It's the place to be as they say, right after front row seats in the Olympic stadium tonight!
Pictures say so much more than words, so lets get started with today's photographs...
Picture left and above: The Swiss Olympic emblem being promoted on entrance to the HoS in the very popular 798 Art Zone in North East Beijing. Still waiting for Mr Federer to make an apperance; come on Roger this is where you should be spending all your time! Forget the tennis for now!
Picture above: Yours truly sitting back on a trip up to the peak of Titlis! Also on a well earned break before anyone asks!
By popular demand here are some 'foodie' shots of dishes on sale in the HoS. The menu on offer features a numbers of small traditional dishes called 'tastes of Switzerland' although there is also an 'athletes' menu available for those with a larger appetite. A full range of Swiss drinks and wines are also popular...Rivella actually outsells Eichof beer although the Swiss musicians are doing their best to re-address the situation....
Picture above: Evidence that Raclette is sold at the HoS and is by far the best seller!
Pictures left and above: a selection of food being served at the HoS. Disclaimer: Please note the photography is not professional, without assistance, unpaid and the best possible shots considering the extreme conditions I was working in and never a reflection on taste! Phew!
Picture above: 'Lindt' chocolates with demonstrations twice a day and everyday at the HoS and the locals just love it!
Picture above: Swiss horn anyone? Everyday at the HoS and the Beijingers love this too!
Fascinating facts for today; There will be over 15, 000 performers at the Opening ceremonies for the Olympics games with 19, 000 spectators in the 'Birds Nest' stadium but this is just a fraction to the billions who will be watching on TV including me!
Weather in Beijing today; If it rains tonight then someone high up has been cloud busting! Putting it another way the rain clears the air of 'hazog'! Still confused see yesterday's blog.
Tune in tomorrow and don't forget to reserve your place in front of the TV for the Opening ceremonies of the Olympic games...its a must see!
2 comments:
hey there.i am also a student and i've been to Switzerland on June this year.and this blog reminds me all the great people and food there,i really miss it...
Albee ai; Thanks for posting a message its good to know that this blog brings back all sorts of good memories of your time in Switzerland...IMI and all those in Switzerland hope you return another day.
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