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 ...