In terms of core population, Zuerich is about 1/3 the size of Dublin. Yet it looks like there are at least two fun looking events there this summer - zuerifaescht and streetparade. I anticipate my social life thawing out quite a bit, or at least gaining some variety on 'go to pub, drink too much, get bad tempered' or 'go to restaurant, eat and drink too much, get bad tempered'. Rollerblading seems possible too so I must remember to pack my skates.

This week has been remarkably meeting-free. Next week will make up for that. There is at least one fake meeting I can anticipate, in which I get 'consulted' about stuff that is already decided so that it can seem that I have nominal authority. Meh.

Watched Dr. Who. I think I prefer Ms. Jones to second season Rose but the scripts seem to be missing something. Pith, I think. I do enjoy the humour resulting from a slightly more intelligent character. Also watched some classic (repeat) ER. Funny watching Abby and Kovac being all young. Have to research if BBC4 will be available by any means in Switzerland. I can live quite happily without the rest of TV but BBC4 is the business. I am such a middle class cliché.