Last week saw the 2005 version of what’s become a traditional midwinter trip: the run over to Switzerland for Fasnacht, the Swiss version of Mardi Gras.
On our way to our preferred Fasnacht (the one in Basel: see Fasnacht.ch for details), 
we passed briefly through Zürich to pick up our agent, Don, and his lady-friend, Lisa, who were coming over to experience Fasnacht for the first time. While wandering the streets we passed by the Grieder clothing store, which is presently undergoing renovations. Surrounding the work area was a big scaffolding covered with a poster that said, “We’re going through some changes”…and the slugline was accompanied by a number of images of wonderfully “remixed” animals. It was a definite stop-and-stare moment. Fortunately Peter insisted on getting pictures then and there: when we came back later in the week, the poster was gone.
You can see more of these pictures as a Flickr photoset here (or go down to the Flickr “zeitgeist” panel in the middle column and click on one as it comes up). My favorites: the flamingo-cheetah and the hare-akeet.
