Fasnacht 2008

The real Fasnacht came this week! Very early on Monday morning Mama and I got up to go to the Morgenstreich at 4am. This is the beginning of Fasnacht when they turn out all the city lights and parade the lanterns through the street, with everyone dressed up in special costumes and masks and playing the piccolo and the drums. I love it because I love getting up in the middle of the night and I love the music and the lanterns. This year I laughed a lot at the funny ones. Afterwards Mama and I walked home because the trams weren't running and we stopped at the bakery for chocolate bread to keep us going. At 6am we went back to bed!

Tuesday was the children's day and I dressed up as an Arabian princess, as you can see.

I had lots of fun throwing confetti

Throwing it on my friends

And having them throw it back on me

The funny clowns are called Waggis, and they are the best because they give you lollies and toys

The streets are very, very busy

It's a part of living in Switzerland that our family really likes. Here I am on Dada's shoulders for the very best view of all.