Summer 2011 will be long and hot

at least in Zürich. The yearly traditional burning of the "Böögg" during the "sächsilüüte" Festival resulted in the prediction of a long and hot summer 2011. Fingers crossed. Today only 8 degrees outside my office.

image: Keystone
Böögg exploding after 10:54 min

image: NZZ
Sechseläuten with parade of the "Zünfte"

The traditional Sechseläuten is Zürich's Festival to get rid of the winter.

info for non-residents: wikipedia sechseläuten