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.