Left French Switzerland and headed for German Switzerland with Quebec. Bit the bullet and bought a ticket for Zurich.
Spy school training kicked in, sneak into Zurich university to use their internet and cafeteria. Use other hostel kitchens to cook food. Find random places to sleep.

yes.

So when using other hostel's kitchens, you tend to meet other travelers. The World Crew (Copenhagen, Ze German Rapper, Tel Aviv, Portland, Denver, Scottland, New York, Canada, Quebec)