Switzerland
It all began with the idea of attending Kelly’s class reunion at Collège du Léman International School in Versoix. We flew into Geneva, and found our way to a nice AirBnb in Mies on Lake Geneva. We toured around our first evening, and part of the next day before we made our way to the CDL reunion. There, Kelly reunited with a friend and classmate, Fred. We spent our time with Fred, Gwendolyne, and their son, Robin.
It was a short stop… Alps next time!
The Swiss Alps, coming into Geneva from Munich.
On the train from Geneva to Tannay.
The sinister stainless steel gate!
Our BnB in Mies.
Panorama of the BnB in Mies
Cool Swiss house in Mies.
Looking down Lake Geneva from Mies towards Geneva. The Jet D'eau is clearly visible.
Waiting on a train!
Route de Suisse...looking across towards Switzerland/France
Our first dinner...we walked several kilometers from Mies, along Route de Suisse, and found this great Vietnamese restaurant located in Versoix. This was the start of our "great walk," which came in at a total of 57 miles for the entire trip! Baby needs new shoes!
Kelly is happy - his first beer of the trip!
Sure, I'll have another...
We met a woman from Ohio who is pictured here with her husband. They met at work in the embassy. Small world!
Lake Geneva looking across at the French mountains.
Waiting on another Train...
Downtown Geneva, the main train station, Geneva-Cornavin.
The next day, we found Café de Paris, where we enjoyed coffee and a roll. The man pictured seemed to be a regular customer, or perhaps he is the owner of this fine establishment.
Café de Paris, where we had breakfast and later, unbeknownst to us, dinner with the old CDL French Section friends.
Rue de Berne is located near the railway station of Cornavin, and is known for it's night life. It is the most multi-cultural part of Geneva.
About to cross Pont de Mont Blanc to old town. This is a major bridge in Geneva and connects the left banks of the Rhône to the right. It's named after Mont Blanc, the highest massif in the Alps.
On Pont de Mont Blanc, with the Jet D'eau in the background. This large fountain is one of the city's most famous landmarks. It has an altitude of ten kilometers (33,000 ft)!
Jardin Anglais Fountain in Geneva City Center.
The famous Flower Clock in Geneva which is located in the Jardin Anglais park. It was created in 1955 and keeps perfect time in the Swiss tradition.
Old Town, Geneva. This is the Hotel De La Cigogne, a 5-star, luxury hotel.
This is Clementine created by Swiss sculptor Heinz Schwarz (1920 - 1994). She is located in Old Town, Geneva.
Buildings in Old Town, Geneva. Many date back to the 1400s.
Place Bourg-de-Four is Geneva's oldest square.
Killer coffee
killer coffee and killer pastry
Goin' to the Chapel.....at Saint-Pierre.
Cathedrale Saint-Pierre, a 12th century church located in Old Town Geneva. The Cathedrale was originally Roman Catholic and later converted to Protestant.
A quaint neighborhood adjacent to Cathedrale Saint-Pierre.
Chapelle des Macchabées
Because.......
We climbed 157 steps to the top of Cathedrale Saint-Pierre. A beautiful view of Geneva and the lake.
The famous Jet D'eau
Good to have a toilet at the top of a cathedral! It's a long way down. Note...Out of Order
Waiting in line to shop for Rolex. Got a two year waiting period.
Collège du Léman, where Kelly attended school, 1972-1974.
Fred Dran...a man both famous and infamous!
With Fred, Gwendolyne, and Robin.
Jamming on the spot in 2023 where we had jammed in 1973....a mere 50 years earlier!
Catching up.
Reminiscing an "old days" slide show.
Linda and Jane at the CDL brunch. Linda met Jane at the Blue Note Grill in Durham, NC. She also attended CDL.
Jane and David
Dinner with French friends at Café de Paris
Café de Paris, signature dinner: Beef Rib Steak (180g) with Café de Paris Butter (70g), Fresh fried potatoes with green salad CHF 45!
The Sunday Brunch at CDL
Boy in Orange
Raclette! Oh yeah!
Swiss pastry!
Kelly and Neal Maglaque
With Robert Theil
On our way to Yvoire for a day excursion.
Chateau d'Yvoire
Fresh drinking water right out of the wall.
A small bar where we stopped in for a Coke.
headed back to Versoix
A view of Chateau d'Yvoire
Nyon, dead ahead.
Nyon, Switzerland
Dropping off and picking up passengers in Nyon.
The boat docked at Versoix.
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Onward to Sweden!
Train ticket machine in Switzerland