We went to the starting point of the ViaGottardo today, right infront of the station.

Then we walked a tiny bit of the first day's march after a stroll through the pretty city centre. Tomorrow will be the first actual walking day, but instead of sleeping in a hotel I will return to the house of my perfect hosts in the evening, the exquisite "Hotel Roberta & Karl", who have humbled me greatly by their incredible hospitality. Roberta will walk with me and Karl will pick us up in the evening. All is well in Basle. I even have a Swiss prepaid card for my smartphone now. Terribly expensive as expected, but it can't be helped.

The first signs! Number 7 is the ViaGottardo.

Where am I? Who recognises the coat of arms?

Kuckst Du TW! Wie versprochen ein Bild von dem von euch gesponsorten Eispickel. Ihr wisst ja, jedes mal wenn ich einen Yeti erlege werde ich an Euch denken. Zur Zeit bin ich allerdings noch in Stuttgart. Am Mittwoch zieht mich mein Nomadenleben weiter nach Basel. So und jetzt schön weiterarbeiten!