Ice Skating

We subscribe to a great magazine: Hello Basel - it is put together by a group called Network Relocation. They help people get familiar with the city, publish this magazine and connect Engish speaking people in the area. They orginized an evening of ice skating and fondue so we decided to see what it was all about. The ice scating rink was 7 tram stops away, but we had never seen it before - the rink was outside and Robert reports that it had 'great ice'. If you look at the web-site it indicates that it is actually a public pool in the summer and they tranform it into a rink in the winter! We had nice even weather so it was a good time. Afterwards, cheese fondue was served and we got some beverage lessons along the way. Several people at the table ordered beer and Coke, but when someone in-the-know sat down at the table, she told us the ideal beverage for fondue is either tea or white wine. Robert and I ordered wine. We got to know a table full of Brits and had a great time as they always have a great sense of humor. Near the end of the meal, someone ordered a Swiss beverage called RIVELLA. I have seen it in many places, but just assumed it was apple jucie as that is a very popular drink here. Nope, it's not jucie, it's not a soft drink, it's a milk by-product. Doesn't that sound YUMMY? Well, we'll try it with you when you come for a visit! See our pictures from Basel events here.