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[Anna]

27 December 2019 at 8:25:42 #926831

Hi rockoyster!

Finally had time to read your latest installment.

Glad you enjoyed the Appenzell region, it’s not higly rated but in my opinion a very lovely place to explore. I love taking visitors to the Aescher Gasthaus in Ebenalp. They serve good rösti but it’s usually crowded everytime we visit. From the guesthouse you can hike down to the nearest lake called Seealpsee. Love mountain lakes, the views never disappoint.

Regards,

Anna

[rockoyster]

27 December 2019 at 9:49:30 #926832

Yes Anna, the Gasthaus was packed when we were there also. We went back down in the cable car and enjoyed our picnic lunch in the park by the station.

[Slowpoke]

27 December 2019 at 23:13:55 #926833

Hi Rockoyster-

Thanks for the added oriels and the link to the Pocket Guide to St. Gall.

Good stuff.

Slowpoke

[Slowpoke]

27 December 2019 at 23:18:24 #926834

Thanks-

Three targets for my next visit to the Ostschweiz!

<<“Metzgerei Gemperli | Schmiedgasse 34 | metzgereigemperli.ch

Metzgerei Rietmann | Marktgasse 3 | kauffmannag.ch

Metzgerei Schmid | St. Jakob Strasse 48 | metzgereischmid.ch’>>

Slowpoke

[Slowpoke]

27 December 2019 at 23:25:33 #926835

<<“but each time we visit we leave with a desire to delve deeper next time. “>>

I’m impressed by how deeply you have delved into the important subject of the St. Galler Bratwurst.

Slowpoke

[rockoyster]

28 December 2019 at 0:45:27 #926836

While we were in Konstanz our son took us to a restaurant for a seasonal Schlachtplatte. The liver dumplings were wonderful.

Definately not for vegetarians!

[Slowpoke]

28 December 2019 at 15:21:53 #926837

Hi Rockoyster-

Glad to see that you are getting serious about the local gastronomic specialties.

That link is quite descriptive, and, indeed , I recognize some of the information from my rather “well-aged” memories of the family’s German background. I would have associated the meal with Austria, and the information in the link refines that understanding.

I think that I prefer the Berner Platte, linked in that article. Swiss friends have prepared it on occasion, and I have no problem finishing the usually generous portions.

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Berner_Platte

Slowpoke

PS- did you have a chance to visit the Zeppelin Museum in Friedrichshafen?

[rockoyster]

29 December 2019 at 6:05:41 #926838

Negatory on the Zeppelin Museum. Although we did see the modern craft in the sky over the Bodensee.

[Removed user]

29 December 2019 at 18:14:14 #926839

Hello rockoyster,

Thanks for taking the time to post all those fabulous photos and your comprehensive travel report. It is greatly appreciated!

I wish you all the best for 2020!

Best regards,

Suzanne

[rockoyster]

29 December 2019 at 20:05:02 #926840

Thanks Suzanne. All the best to you for the new year.

[Removed user]

29 December 2019 at 20:34:36 #926841

Thank you rockoyster!

Best wishes,

Suzanne

[rockoyster]

15 January 2020 at 4:41:58 #926842

I mentioned earlier that the audio guide for the Abbey covered more than just the library and the inside of the Abbey. Attached is the map you get with the audio guide. Gives some idea of how extensive the coverage is.

Attachments:

1. ca7b8fc9-cbab-4da5-9a92-a30298ccd4a2.pdf