Geneva

We went on our first overseas trip the first weekend in May (bank holiday so 3 day weekend). We decided we should visit Geneva as our first trip, to see where Lou’s sister and brother-in-law (Helen and Carlo) live. It was a nice lazy trip as our tour guides did all the talking for us, so we didn’t need to think about conversing in French or Italian.
Had an incredible weekend, enjoyed great hospitality from the von Farinas, complete with fresh pastries and home made muesli for breakfast each day. Went for a wander through the old town, taking in St Peter’s cathedral including the amazing views from the top. Had lunch in the sunshine followed by a wander around the lake and then a boat trip on it. We were really luck to hit a weekend full of sun so the place looked amazing, with snow capped mountains surrounding us, but able to wear shorts for the first time since arriving six weeks ago. Enjoyed a lovely dinner outside with a couple of Helen and Carlo’s friends.
Sunday we drove about an hour to Montreaux to visit the Chateau de Chillon, a really old castle right on the edge of the lake. Well worth the visit. Another lunch in the sun (pizza yum) and meandered back to Geneva with a couple of stops along the way to take in the views and sunshine.
Arrived back in London on Monday afternoon laden with duty free Swiss chocolate and feeling well refreshed. We will work on our French before we visit again!