The hotel in Zurich was less than ideal.  The room was tiny, the church behind my room rang its bells every fifteen minutes while I was trying to sleep, and the ceilings were so low that I literally cut open my scalp open on a door frame.  It’s more than 24 hours later, and my head is still hurting from the impact.

The hotel in Dusseldorf however is awesome.  A five-star intercontinental is where the conference is being held, and the whole place feels like luxury.  I think I’m going to enjoy myself here.

As for the luggage situation, I got a call from London Heathrow where my bag has apparently been sitting for a few days.  I was assured that it would be on the next flight to Dusseldorf, and the baggage staff at Dusseldorf assured me that they would deliver it to the hotel up to midnight.  It is now 2am, and no luggage.  I just finished ironing an ill-fitting suit that I found in Zurich and I plan to wear it tomorrow to the conference.  When I get home, I’ll likely donate it to charity (paid for by the baggage insurance on my AMEX).