The lovely lady in the tourist info informed that in Switzerland "when it rains the Swiss; we like to go on boats".
So today it rained, therefore I decided I go out on a boat!
Firstly I set out on a train to Kreuzlingen on the lake. It started off drizzling and by the time I got there it was pouring. I saw the town and then went down to the waterfront.
Alongside it was a massive park complete with a zoo and playground. Not as much fun in the rain by I scored with a fantastic structure on the edge of the park and the lake that was dry and had views! I went up there and had a picnic lunch, met a nice Swiss woman who told me all about her life and then ventured out into the rain again. By now it was freezing so I found a conveniently located cafe and indulged in a hot chocolate.
And then it was time for the boat! I braved the up top which was covered and if you sat in the middle you didn't get wet. The trip was lovely, took 4 hours and we gently cruised down stopping at villages along the way.
Eventually the smokers drove me inside. But by then most of tourists left so I could have a quiet drink.
Sadly we got back to Schaffhausen all too soon but for dinner I had my first Asian food in forever complete with a nice bottle of wine (no one panic I didn't drink the whole thing). The Thai was brilliant! Ah I miss Asian food.
Waiting area for the boats
View down to the lake
Hot chocolate to warm me up
Villages on the lake
Schaffhausen red wine, pinot noir
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