The Swiss Miss

[Jihan Hassan]

Wishing you a safe and enjoyable journey, Erella; hope you have a
fabulous time!! First class sounds very good to me! I will imagine you
crossing the famous bridge and smiling broadly. Went there when I was
a little girl and stayed in a hotel called the The Dolder Grand. My
baby brother caused a scene in the dining room when he bit through the
very delicate wine glass in which they had served his orange juice. I
do remember the beauty, the cliffs, the water, the geraniums in window
boxes. Anyway, later, when I read Beverly Cleary's The Mouse and the
Motorcycle I imagined the Hotel to look just like the Dolder Grand
(which until 5 minutes ago when I Googled it, I have always referred
to as the Grand Dolder). Was therefore very disappointed by the movie.
Sending love and best wishes, Jihan.