Valentine's Day is not celebrated with the same energy as it is in America. This is one of the very few Valentine displays we have seen. Although, now that I think of it, there are small bouquets of flowers and discrete collections of chocolates at the cash registers of grocery stores for the occasion. 

We did manage to find a few special items to celebrate in our own way. Lindt chocolates are made in Switzerland. Many of you have probably had their truffle balls wrapped in red, blue or white shiny packaging. Sprungli is one of the high end chocolates sold here. There is a Sprungli chocolate shop in the train station and one with the fancy shops downtown. I look forward to having my first taste of Sprungli chocolate tonight. 

We are conducting our own chocolate bar taste test. We've compared prices at several markets and have bought ones that have been on sale in search of the best tasting, affordable bar. So far my favorite is the Frigor Noir by Cailler. The 70% cacao Lindt bar is one of the mildest of the Lindt dark chocolate bars sold here, and I think it tastes a little like dirt. I must admit I am enjoying this venture. Besides, I think by running this taste-test early in our trip, we will be informed consumers and buy what we really enjoy in the months to come.