Over the Easter holiday, we took a trip to the French speaking part of Switzerland. We spent the day in Geneva, spent the evening and night in Lausanne, and then rode bicycles 20.3 km, from Lausanne to Vevey, through the vineyards. It was beautiful and fun, although quite uphill at times! We even stopped to sample wine at 2 local wineries.
Geneva!
The famous "fountain" in Geneva
This is a clock made out of flowers each year
The mountains overlook the city - much closer than they are to Zurich
We found some play equipment that reminded us of when we were kids... this became a theme for the trip. Here is Phil and our friend Adam, who traveled with us, while spinning on a "teacup" type spinner.
Courtyard of a famous hotel building in Geneva. It houses a lot of government offices now.
French room of the auditors!
In the doorway to the courtyard. This door was really neat!
Playing in another playground! Barely fit on these tiny bikes.
Spring has sprung!
Lausanne
Phil and I in Lausanne. Shortly after this picture we would be up to the right over looking the fountain and drinking 4 CHF beers! (very cheap compared to Zurich)
Bikeride from Lausanne to Vevey
Start of the bikeride, decending the hill from Lausanne. Beautiful views and architecture everywhere you look.
Panoramic shot of the beautiful landscape during our bikeride.
Looking back toward Lausanne over the vineyards
Us with the bikes a couple of times
Checking out the view...
Winery along the way
I really liked this place
Playing on a teeter-totter overlooking lake Geneva
Little cottage on the way down the hill to Vevey
(New?) Nestle headquarters in Vevey. The whole first floor is glass so you can see through to the lake.
3 comments:
so....that play equipment you're on in geneva is next to the longest bench in europe...and that flower clock in geneva has the longest second hand of any clock in europe...just some swiss fun facts for ya :)
Those photos are beautiful. And the Nestle place is definitely not new. Yes the mountains are so much closer on Lac Leman, but the views are incredible..
Great to see your bike tour and your trip. I've been dreaming about this the past two days ironically. That's where I used to live!
We were in the exact same spot as you when we went to Lausanne!
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_0Faxv0YrSFo/SehQiJJLhDI/AAAAAAAAAZ8/dEOzYL1u4Ds/s1600-h/101_0610.JPG
http://www.swisstoryblog.com/2008/11/lausanne-wine-trip.html
Coincidence?
Great photos !:)
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