Day 4 Around Sedona and Thunderbird campus

This morning, we visited Tlaquepaque arts & crafts in Sedona, then drove through the Oak Creek Canyon. We drove from dry desert area in Sedona to the dense forestry to the Oak Creek Vista. The changing in the ecosystem is fantastic due to the dramatic elevation change. At the end of our trip, we toured the Thunderbird campus where my uncle is studying.

Day 3 Sedona

Today, we drove 2.5 hrs to Sedona. We visited the Red Rock State Park and enjoyed nice sunset view at the Airport overlook. In the evening, we had dinner at the Shugrue' hillside and stayed overnight at the Sedona Rouge Hotel and Spa.

Day 2 Desert Botanic Garden

Arizona is famous for the saguaro cactus because of the dry desert climate. Today, we saw various plants adaptable in desert area which include various cactus, creosote bush, jojoba, aloe vera in addition to saguaro in the Desert Botanic Garden in Phoenix. Weather was very nice here in contrast to the snowing days back Chicago. Arizona is like a Wonderland for me. In the late afternoon, we went for the big Friday shopping at the Scottsdale Fashion Square. Later, we had nice a southwestern cuisine at the Roaring Fork near the Square.

Day 1 Scottsdale

Happy Thanksgiving!!! This morning, we flew to Arizona to visit my uncle and will have a 4 days trip in Phoenix, Scottsdale, and Sedona. Of course, I miss my uncle very much. He is my personal photographer and he caught my every smile.
We stayed 2 nights at the Phoenician and enjoyed a very nice Thanksgiving dinner here.

Day eight visiting Dad's godparents

My Dad's godmother made a very delicious swiss meal for us. Later on, she showed us lots of my Dad's pictures when he was young. It's impressive!

Day seven in Gruyeres

First, we visited the Cheese factory (ref: visitor's brochure)


Later on, we visited the Chateau de Gruyeres (ref: visitor's brochure)




On the way back Zurich, we stayed in the kid's cabin and I became a train operator! During the ride, I wore my first watch which was a gift from auntie.

Day six in Appenzeller

Appenzeller is famous for art and craft and unique Appenzeller cheese.

Day five checking local toy store

Because I was sick after we went back from Mt. Titlis, I had a rest at home this morning. In the late afternoon, we went to visit a big toy store - Franz Carl Weber. I had found so many interesting toys there, but we could only pick one or two back Chicago.

Day four back Zurich

Because I caught cold on the mountain, I stayed at home most of the time and had a stroll to check Grand-dad's past dormitory and some local kid's stores before heading to a nice orange riverfront casino restaurant.

Day three on Mt. Titlis and celebrating Yo-yo's birthday

First time walking on the snow. It's a lot of fun!


Happy birthday to you, Happy birthday to you, Happy birthday to Yo-yo, Happy birthday to you...

Day two in Engelberg

We stayed two nights here in a vacation home where Mt. Titlis is nearby.

Day one in Zurich

We had a nice trip to visit Uncle, Aunti and Yo-yo in Zurich, Switzerland. In addition to Zurich, we enjoyed touring Mt. Titlis, Appenzeller, and Gruyeres during this 8 days vacation. Even though weather was colder there and I caught cold and had minor fever after climbing Mt. Titlis, I still enjoyed the rest of the trip.


It's the first time I met with my dear sister Yo-yo (Ella's nickname). Even we have 2 years difference in between, we can play well together.

Trick or Treat?

I can glow during the night!
Tonight, I went out with neighbor kids and played "trick or treat". Of course, I wore the woodman jumbo suit again :)