Sunday, June 14, 2026

Suddenly, Switzerland (13 June 2026)

Crowds wearing red Swiss gear at Parklab Gardens, San Francisco

I found myself saying Grüetzi! and wearing a red hat with a Swiss flag on it upon stumbling into the Qatar vs. Switzerland world cup soccer (football) viewing party at Parklab.  The Swiss hype booth (Swiss and hype not being words I ordinarily use together) was a happy surprise.