Boston to Geneva (to San Francisco): The black hole continues

Hello again from the black hole of Switzerland. We requested Swisscom to set up our internet almost 4 weeks ago and we still don't have internet, I won't go into the details because it just makes me bitter; but, maybe one day we can return to normal connected civilization.... after they likely blow a hole in the walls of our newly renovated apartment to re-wire the internet cables (I wish I was joking about this!). Until then we have been spending our weekends and evenings exploring, cooking, setting up our apartment, going to Ikea A LOT, having dinner/drinks with new friends, working, and getting acquainted with the area. I have to admit there is a small part of me that finds it slightly liberating not to feel obligated to check work e-mails or watch TV or be otherwise distracted with something other than each other's company (although Ryan will strongly agree with the point about the TV!)

A few notes on the amazing-ness of modern technology in the life of an expatriate: if you haven't already, download the app on the iPhone and Android systems called What'sApp. It is essentially a texting application that runs through data which means that you can text either of us for free at any time (let us know when you download it and we will add you as a contact). Also, for those with iPhones, the new iOS6 software allows us to facetime over the data network, which means free video calls anywhere you/we have cell service. These two handy pieces of technology have been awesome to use to keep in touch with friends and family so far. I'm sure Ryan will post one day about his love for a cool gadget called Slingbox too...

This coming weekend we embark on our first Euro weekend trip. We are going to London with our friends from Boston, Sam and Eric! They are traveling around the world en route to their new home in Australia and we are going to meet them in London to go to the Patriots game at Wembley stadium. We're really excited to see some familiar faces and have fun exploring the city. Does anyone have any tips/favorite places to hit while we're in London?

By the way, Ryan is slacking on his inaugural post (booooo!). I said a week or so ago that he was going to post next about his exciting news but he blames his inability to post on the black hole -- bad excuse :) He says he promises to blog soon...

In the meantime, here are a few iPhone photos - once we get internet I can upload my camera pictures.