Friday, 14 October 2016

Finally made it!

Gosh that was a long train journey, but we finally arrived in Lugano, Switzerland after dark last night. I was thrilled to be greeted by my Doggy Godmother Tootsie (whom some of my readers know as Bicontinental Dachshund*). Isn't she adorable?

I was super well behaved  (Gail says tired) all the way.
Many of Gail's friends ask her what happens on the train if I need a 'rest break'. Well I would like to point out, if this isn't getting too personal, that I had no problem on the six hour leg of the journey from Cologne to Zurich, but I did need to accompany Gail twice to the train's rather space-limited WC, and so it seems to me that us pups do rather better in this department and any questions by humans on the topic are a reflection of their species' own , er, weakness...

Bertie on  a rest break  in Cologne
*Still haven't fully mastered links using the smartphone, but bicontinental-dachshund.blogspot.com is the blog you need.
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23 comments:

  1. Climbingmandy14 October 2016 at 07:38

    Well done Bertie and Gail! Really excited for you both. I take it the Maulkorb wasn't required in Deutschland?

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    1. WFT Nobby14 October 2016 at 07:52

      Gail says: Not the remotest mention of the dreaded Maulkorb, thank goodness. Guards and passengers on the train were very friendly and relaxed about Bertie.

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  2. Kinley Westie14 October 2016 at 08:04

    Have fun in Switzerland!

    Da mommas wuz so surprised on how good me and Brinley did on the plane as puppies - no accidents for us!

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  3. Tootsie14 October 2016 at 08:18

    Welcome to Switzerland! We're so excited you're here. Bouncing Bertie is the best doggy-godson I could ever have. xo

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  4. Yamini MacLean14 October 2016 at 08:45

    Hari OM
    Horrah Bertie and Gail - and I had not doubts at all that you would 'travel well'... oh my, I have fond memories of Koln Cathedral - and visiting the toilet water shop... I still have a tiny bit of a cooler stick 4711 which I am nursing and treasuring - after 40 years!!! Hugs and wags, YAM-aunty xxx

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  5. Julie14 October 2016 at 11:31

    Gosh Bertie, you traveled ALL hat way, you are amazing.
    Haf a wonderful time
    Loves and licky kisses
    Princess Leah xxx

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  6. Gus14 October 2016 at 12:15

    You and Gail are a great team. a video of you using the human loo on the train would be a hoot
    Love,
    gus n taka

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  7. Cowspotdog14 October 2016 at 12:54

    time to do some yodeling and eating of a good cheese fondue :)

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  8. easyweimaraner14 October 2016 at 13:17

    oh how great that you made the famous summiteer Tootsie! ... the mama said we will have a swiss meal to celebrate your arrival in switzerland... with appenzeller cheese... Bertie you must try this cheese... it's taaaaasty!!!

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  9. Robin + Christmas14 October 2016 at 14:08

    Looks fun! And how pawsome you got to meet my Dachshund brethren Tootsie!

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  10. Fay14 October 2016 at 15:31

    It's always wonderful to be welcomed after a long journey!

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  11. Matilda the Boxer14 October 2016 at 15:45

    OMD, you finally got to meet Tootsie in the furs! How exciting!

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  12. Coppa's girl14 October 2016 at 17:56

    Nothing fazes you - what a good ambassador you are for all us dogs, Bertie. Have a great time with Tootsie.

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  13. The Swiss Cats14 October 2016 at 19:19

    What a pawsome trip ! It's so cool that you met Tootsie in fur ! Have fun ! Purrs

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  14. My Mind's Eye14 October 2016 at 20:06

    Tootsie.. is adorable. I know you two will have a grand time together. MOLMOL you have a very strong WFT bladder for sure. Gail...might need to trade hers in for a WFT model.
    We are so glad you made it and are ready for a good time. Hugs to you all and enjoy yourselves. Thanks for the link
    Hugs madi your bfff

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  15. Bella Roxy & Macdui14 October 2016 at 20:31

    Tootsie knows the bestest places to hike, you're going to have a fantastic time. (If it rains here, we can go all day without going...)

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  16. Two French Bulldogs14 October 2016 at 20:47

    Boy Bertie you get around. I like rest break. Here we just say pee or poo
    Lily & Edward

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  17. The Adventures of the LLB Gang14 October 2016 at 21:16

    We are very impressed with your traveling skills Bertie, and know you are going to have a blast in Switzerland!
    Smileys!
    Dory, Jakey, Arty & Bilbo

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  18. Murphy14 October 2016 at 22:26

    How exciting! Our pawrents went to Cologne one time and may have stood at that same spot! You are such a good traveler Bertie!

    Your Pals,

    Murphy & Stanley

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  19. STELLA and RORY from Down Under15 October 2016 at 11:00

    Howdy Bertie. It must be so exciting to go on a train. Glad you are having fun. No worries, and love, Stella

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  20. Wyatt16 October 2016 at 01:26

    Oh, your exciting journey! Looking forward to more pics and tales.

    Wyatt and Tegan

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  21. rottrover23 October 2016 at 19:39

    OMD, Bertie! I'm just catching up on your big adventure! So very exciting. Please give that little black and tan a kiss from me!

    Otto

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  22. Sweet William The Scot24 October 2016 at 19:36

    So you did not need a pee break!
    You got to go to the cathedral in Cologne ~ what a breathtaking place that must have been.
    Sweet William The Scot

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