We left Budapest on Helvetica Airways. The sun was setting at 3:45PM. Junk meal with red wine and Johnny Walker Black Label Whiskey. Flew into Switzerland. Zurich Airport. Marriott Zurich. M Club. Walked 3597 steps today. Breakfast was universally European and adequate. Zurich isl a  hub for both planes and trains. Founded by the Romans, settlers were here from around the time of Jesus, although early settlements go back 6400 years. Highest recorded temperature was around 100F in July of 1947, although the average low for July is 57F. Zurich has long ranked high in world quality of life and similar ratings.  Mercer 's quality of living assessment has Zurich at #1 in Quality of Living. Zurich rose to the top of the list due to its outstanding public services, low crime rates, lively cultural scene and commitment to sustainability.   However, Zurich is also ranked among the   most expensive cities in the world .   Zurich #3 to Hong Kong #1 and Singapore ...

Budapest  is the capital and most populous city of Hungary. The metropolitan area holds 3.3 million, with 1.75 million in the city.  Hungary has 9.9 million people, while the European Union population is 508 million. The usual beginning for this region:  Celtic settlement, transformed into a Roman town. The three cities of Buda, Obuda and Pest were unified in 1893 and called Budapest. The Buda side is hilly, while the Pest side has the city. From left to right:  Saint Anne Parish, Matthias Church, Fisherman's Bastion and Stigmatisation of St Francis Church. There are thermal springs, and Budapest is known for spas. 11 casinos in Hungary and 5 in Budapest. Has over 35 higher education institutions. Sister cities include, New York City, Shanghai, Beijing Tehran, Berlin, Frankfurt, Vienna, Lisbon, Tel Aviv and Florence. Hungary is a landlocked country in Central Europe. 9.5 million people. University tuition is free. It is a unitary, parliamentary republic. Like many co...