Swiss Post 14: Fondue Part Deux!

The Pfaeffli’s live about 3 blocks away from Martin. Stephen is one of Marc’s oldest and dearest friends. He was also a member of their Dead Poet’s Society. Stephen married Sonja, an ex-punk rock guitarist. Their daughter Lena who is now 12 and very cool is Marc’s God child!

They invited us over for the other fondue – Fondue Chinoise. Lots of thinly sliced meats cooked in broth then served with lots of yummy dipping sauces and what we call Prickles and Schnickles (Gherkins, olives, cocktail onions, baby corns etc.)

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I love this video because it really shows how humor can get you through many language barriers. I really admire the Swiss for their command of the English language, even with all the often hilarious variations! Meanwhile if it was me trying to speak Swiss German it would be just plain sad……..

Lots of fun, laughter and food!

Finally I get to meet Lena’s kitty Mia! What a cutiepie! (Lena too!)

I wonder how many languages Mia can meow in? She looks kind of wise, don’t you think?

Lena using her Mac to rock out to the Chili Peppers, one of her favorite bands. Last time I saw Lena she was 4. Wow, things have changed……..! Lena gave a great performance and if Flea ever retires Anthony I’ve got all her contact info!

Martin is actually the first to loose his meat in the broth and Lena gives him his task, to sing a song while standing on his chair!

Martin dedicated this song to me – Al Stewarats ” A Small Fruit”. It goes a little something like this:
Said the apple to the orange
I wanted you to come
Close and kiss me to the core

Then you might know me
Like no other orange
Has ever done before!

We all found his performance very entertaining!

Leslie and Mia contemplate desert. Mia is better at resisting than Leslie!

I just remember laughing too much on the very cold walk home and then collapsing into a deep sleep!