First full day in Basel

We had a really nice day today.  We spent the morning relaxing around the apartment and then we got on a bus to go to where Martina works so we could meet her for lunch.  We got to her place a little early so we walked around the neighborhood where she works for a little while to pass some time.

There were many interesting buildings and things to see.

Andrew and Guillermo standing around while I took pictures.

So many pretty balconies around.

We met Martina at her place of work and then we walked to catch a tram to the train station in Basel, where there were several things that needed to be done.  We got a prepaid card for an iphone that Guillermo and I are going to be able to use while we're in Europe.  Then we had lunch at a little diner in the train station. 

Here's another interesting building we saw while on our walk.

Afterwards we took a tram out to the car dealership where Andrew and Martina were going to pick up their new car!  We spent quite a bit of time there because after all getting a new car is a big deal and there are so many things to take care of.   Here they're about to learn about the gadgets 

Listening to the salesman explain things in the car.

But once the car was in their possession, it was a very happy feeling.

With a car then, it was so easy to zip around to different places.  We went to two different hardware stores and then to a big supermarket.  Then it was time to head back home!  Of course, there was ONE thing we forgot to get at the store, so Andrew and I took a bike ride to a store near to them.  Andrew got this action shot of me on Martina's bike.

It was fun riding the bike, but there are a lot of rules around here to remember and keep in mind, all the while keeping an eye on traffic!