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Day 1 - Geneva
Jackie picked us up and we were off to the airport by 3:30 p.m. After a curbside drop-off and smooth check-in, we took off on schedule at 6:45. The British Airways 747 was moderately comfortable in coach, with seat back-mounted entertainment systems (that worked most of the time) and new (to me) pull-out headrests. The flight took about 8 and a …
Day 2 - Geneva
We woke up early to a rainy morning, which frankly dampened my spirits a bit. We got dressed and ventured out into the rain to search for food. I decided to pass up the CHF 35 per person breakfast at the Eastwest, to Ian's chagrin. Finding umbrellas to be extremely popular with the populace, we borrowed a couple from the hotel for the walk. After a …
...on the Lake Geneva Shoreline
We drove through the Italian Alps, and then through France to get to Switzerland. The curious thing about our entry to France, was the 7 mile-long tunnel that went right under the snow covered Mont Blanc.. wow, and it popped us out on the other side, where the tall, rugged Alps met a lovely ski town where the Fall leaves have just started to turn …
Lovely Layover
... boats, the Jet d'Eau, and a beautiful mountain scape.
Lake Geneva has the clearest water I have ever seen in a lake. The lake itself is surrounded by the 2nd most populated city in Switzerland, so it is interesting that they have the ability to keep the water so clean and clear. Lake Geneva is also surrounded by very large snow covered mountains.
The coolest site in Geneva was the Jet d'Eau, which is basically a huge spout of water ...
Geneva Switzerland
... made of Gruyère cheese and bread. It was good and gen loved it but if I am going to be honest, I don't need to eat it again...perhaps I'd dip my raw vegetables in the cheese but when in Switzerland do what the Swiss do. I made a nice large salad and washed down the cheese with salad and hot tea. Gen is feeling better and is tolerating food again which is nice and just in time for Germany where she swears we will find the best food... W'll have to see about that ...