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Last day in Switzerland and Europe
... the item was sold :( Gutted!
We decided it wouldn't be very touristy of us if we didn't try fondue, so Jude shouted us for lunch. Betsy was out after a few mouthfuls, and I wasn't too far behind. The overpowering taste of the wine was too much for me. Al and Jude soldiered on!
Betsy and Jude did a bit of ...
A day trip to Evian and Betsy gets her watch!
... There is a Picasso, Van Gogh and Kadinsky exhibition at the museum - that could be good. I get their only to find that it is closed on this particular day.
We spend our time walking the town and buying a few trinkets and then head off back to Morges. A nice little town, ticks the to do list but not one I would head back to in a hurry.
Camille however does manage to find some more macarons! (and they are little beauties, or, big beauties ...
Leysin and cousin catch up after 30 years
My cousin Julie Anne has lived in Leysin for 10 years working as a mountain guide and outdoor education tutor. I think the last time we saw each other was about thirty years ago at university in Dunedin so it will be interesting to see if we recognise each other. I call to organise where we are going to meet and she informs us that it is snowing up at Leysin and fairly misty so it wont be ...
Château de Chillon
... food storage, and a prison. Lord Byron wrote about the prisoner in his narrative poem "The prisoner of Chillon" and carved his name in one of the pillars.
On the next floor we went in to some amazing rooms which were used for dining and hosting large groups. The views out from the rooms over the lake were quite incredible. I could picture curling up in the corner while reading a book, but the stone seat would probably have been uncomfortable after ...
First contact...
... understand my choice and they are happy for me... i'm so glad to hear that !
So i already say thanks to Mitch, Yann, Seb, Pascal and Aless for having support me all those years in this enterprise !
And now, i have a beer in my hand and i ...