Friends visiting friends and Geneva

We are sad to say goodbye to Samoens and leaving the mountains has felt a strange thing to do, it's not necessarily what we thought we'd do on this trip.  But when friends from home say they're coming to Geneva to visit you, you pack up the skis and go!

It has taken us about 90 minutes to drive here and it surprised us to still see the mountains as we arrive on the outskirts of Geneva at our new stop for a few nights.



After a happy meet-up, we've spent the early evening taking in the lakeside on Maison Royale, marvelling at the magnificent Jet d'Eau, walking past the the designer shops in the beautiful evening light.











 As well as the commercial centre, we're also really enjoying walking around the Old Town, with it's cobbled streets, tall and slim buildings and abundant history and architecture.





Place du Bourg-de-Four

St.Pierre Cathedral

Who knew that Geneva played such a fundamental role in the reformation of the Christian church and that back in the middle ages it became a haven for Protestant asylum seekers who's lives were at risk in their own countries?  I wonder if that is a major factor in Switzerland's continued neutrality and it being a crucible for international agencies who champion human rights. 

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Cute buildings in the Old Town

We all like Geneva, a buzzing, yet cosy place with absolutely stunning natural scenery, the mountains on the skyline look ace in an international city!



But of course the best thing is spending time with special people, having a laugh, catching up, experiencing new things and oh, and of course coffee, beer and wine! 





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Melle







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