So much to talk about!
Today was freakin awesome.
we went to this pool in St. Gallen and I thought it would just be this tiny pool. BUT IT WAS HUGE. it had like 5 areas you could be in.
first of all.. you walk in. and it there is no girl or guy section until AFTER you change your clothes. but it was totally fine. ALL the men here wear speedos and tiny shorts.. so you can totally see there junk except for the teenage boys who wear board shorts. (well... some of them) so we walk in and the water is really warm and not only that but it was salt water!! it was so nice. you enter and there is a nice pool and then you can go through a path to the out doors. from the ground there is like spurts of jets which cause bubbles.. much like a jet would in Canada. Then they have a cove where you can sit. i figured that was the hot tub area.. it was full so we went to the one inside. IT WAS THE MOST AMAZING THING I HAVE EVER SEEN. you sit down and i was not sure what to expect. i saw the bubbles it caused but i had no idea what it would feel like.
so you go and sit down. and then the air starts. they have no jets built into the wall like a normal hot tub would but there were tiny holes about 2 inches away from each other all along where you sit. and then it pushes out cold little streams of water. and then there is similar holes and the floor that cause more bubbles. there was so much movement that i was not heavy enough and it would like push me from side to side. but it felt amazing. dad you would literally die if you knew what it felt like. i dont think you would ever leave the area.. and they have these things in like every area of the pools! its amazing it is like one huge body massage and the cold streams are soo nice. ah it was incredible. and they have these huge faucet things that spurt out like tons of water. Like a big tap from the sink or something. and you just stand under it and it massages your back.
then we went to the other area where there was a killer water slide it had coves to stop in a hang out then continue to go down. here they have no life guards and who ever wants to go down in with how ever many people they want can go down. Not like In Canada where we have to go one person at a time. it was a giant free for all. Markus went down it (he wears a speedo and is quite hairy) but i actually didn't because water slides just aren't as fun when you have to go down by yourself. i really wished mike was there. Then we went to the NEXT chamber of pools and it had hot tubs and a wave pool (normal water now) but they dont use chlorine. The water is still really clean. It actually was the cleanest water i have ever seen in a pool. So i am not sure what they use to keep it clean but it was so nice and chlorine free. so the wave pool was fun me and markus went in for a bit. still. Then we went outside to the ANOTHER chamber of pools. this one had built in beach chairs that had the amazing air bubble jets in them. a hot tub and a roundabout that you would go through with a tube. and a huge hose sprayer that sprinkled water in to the pool. along with one of those mushroom things that are like a fountain of water. Oh and did i mention that the 2 outdoor pools have BREATHTAKING views of the swiss alps? Marlies said that the pool is open all year round so i definitely plan on going to the hot tub in winter and stare at the mountains. It was the most amazing pool i have ever been to in my life.
also when we were on the way to the pool there was a Soccer stadium and i guess people go crazy for soccer here. the yelling and cheering i heard from the car was insane!!
all of the girls here have amazing bodies. like even the old women. there is the odd fat lady but for teenage girls here there is no such thing as cellulite or anything.
tomorrow is the orientation day so i am pretty excited for that. I am feeling more at home now. I helped myself to some chips which were called "nature" so i was kind of like "ugh.. healthy chips.. what is the point then" but they are just like there brand for Lays.
Tomorrow i have to take the train for the first time so that is pretty exciting. Megan and Markus are coming though too so that is good. i wont get lost.
I cant get over how nice that pool was. i don't think we have ANYTHING like it in Canada. Plus there were couples everywhere. literally. there were 2 hot tubs side by side and i was in one with marlies and this extremely cute baby with its family and in the other one was 2 couples and a random guy. One couple was older and contained themselves and the other was a teenage couple. They literally made out for like 10 minutes. I was like watching in amazement. No one cares here. Not that i was shocked and appalled but public display here is like. no big deal. Eventually the random guy came over to our hot tub.. i think he was feeling alone. Haha.
I feel like i am getting the hang out this german thing. Even though i don't fully understand what they are saying.. i sort of can. i pick out familiar words and just go with that.
You are allowed to smoke in most restaurants here because as we were leaving Markus and Marlies were saying how these people had to come outside because they were not allowed to smoke inside.. like it was a big deal or something. I was like, hey, in Canada you are not allowed to smoke in pretty much all restaurants. unless you go to somewhere like Denny's... classy.
I miss home and my friends but Time is going by so fast here i know i will be home in the blink of an eye.
Markus was trying to explain something on Tv to me tonight. and Marlies was looking up the word. He was trying to say east. and he was actually saying easter egg. I laughed so hard, Markus is very similar to dad actually. he is a kid at heart. He was all up on the whirl pool. Wave pool. Slides, everything. Even though it was not even close to as much fun as i have with my dad. it was kind of comforting to have that similarity.
i am not sure if i told you this or not. about marlies being like nana. She like creams and massages her feet everynight. Well in the pool i noticed she had painted her toe nails pink... that is such a "nana" thing to do. it really reminded me of you!
Now that i am out of the pool my skin is extremely soft. It must have been all the salt water.
I think that is it. I probably forgot a whole bunch.
updates tomorrow!
love you Mom&dad!
posted by Jerrie Ambrus @ 1:43 PM
5 Comments:
I am so happy that you had a nice day at the pools - lucky you. I would have enjoyed the massage pool, especially now with my sore foot. The family, including Uncle Ken are at Hillspring taking down the building and it is very hot here. Enjoy, love you, Nana
JERRIE :D. i'm glad your having such an awsome time. i was trying to picture the hot tub but i think i'll have to see it for myself one day.
What an amazing day you had! So exciting to read every word of it!!
This IS what your trip is meant to be! Enjoy every moment sweetie!
Jerrie,
Good morning(evening?)! anyway, I have just awakened from a coma after working all day at the demolition @ Hillspring. You awouldn't believe the things your Mom & I seen taking down the walls. Can you say, spiders with the heads of mushrooms, thousands of termites which I still don't know might be making a home on my dome etc. Now I know who is stealing the apples of the property, it's the GHOSTS that haunt that trailer! We talked to Angie after the work was done and she said that the previous owner of that trailer was known as the "GOAT LADY" and the last time she heard anything about her she was in a mental institution. I think I should phone up Stephen King and tell him I have the makings of a GREAT scary novel. I hope we can get that trailer moved before your return? By the way, what is the official countdown #?
The pool sounds awesome but I would rather soak my feet in Dipping Vat Lake('nt)! Is the lake like Radium Hot Springs? Can you sent pics of the site?
We are in the midst of a heat wave and it felt like +40 degrees in the shade at "Deathspring".
Nana's foot is getting better and hopefully she can drive, soon? I hope a Helushki feast is in the not too distant future?
I think Molly is missing you as she just doesn't seem the same, she's a smart dog. What is the pet du jour in Switzerland?
If you ever rent a movie on your voyage, make sure you NEVER rent "Smart People" as Brittany rented it and I can honestly say it is the WORST movie I ever seen. I still can't get over how bad it ewas. Your Mom fell asleep in the first minute of the flick and if it wasn't for the fact that we had tons of Shanghai Chinese Food I would have started my coma during this bore a thon.
I better start on my chores at Nana's before the heat reaches +40c, again! TAKE CARE and I LOVE YOU(think of you everyday). BE SAFE, always be thinking! HAVE FUN! ENJOY!
jerrie we miss you lots i am glad that you are having a good time and i hope that you are meeting lots of cute boys.send me pictures if you meet some hot swiss guy.dont forget to be watching instant star.take care of yourself
luv ya lots, janai
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