Tuesday 9 September

Early start and after buying postcards and stamps in Vaduz – scene of previous night’s visit to see floodlit castle and walk along streets – plus a present for Ursula - we left, via Zurich, for Basel. First stop the bank to get money. All transfers had safely arrived and we felt rather grand being shown up to the first floor – full of private rooms. Altogether collected 948 dollars. I would suggest this method for everyone as any currency can easily be obtained plus travellers cheques.

From the bank we phoned Ursula and arranged to meet her at a bar at 6.30. This we did and after a hair-raising drive in her new car (no dents so far!) back to her flat. Bath and change and across the street for a cheese fondue at Restaurant Chardon. Next to one of the gates out of the old city (directly across from Spalentorweg 4). This place and that food is a must for anyone coming to Basel.

After food Ursula took us around Basel and then to an old pub for a drink. We collected a parking fine here, Anne chatted up a policeman next morning and we didn’t have to pay. Late to bed, very tired.