Geneva - place of leisure!

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As the plane drew into Geneva, I looked out the window in amazement - everything was PERFECT!!!

Well, what a shock I got on my arrival! Compared to vibrant, lively Spain, it was very grey and the people were all dressed in a similar fashion, with none of the bright colours I was used to.
I was also reminded of the Swiss mentality when I went to the landlady of Gabi's apartment to get some tokens to use for the washing machine - she told me 'ah, but you can't do a wash today'. In reply to my 'why not?', the simple explanation - 'it's SUNDAY'!!!!!!

After a few days though I was right back into life here, catching up with friends and old work colleagues, climbing, hiking, swimming in the lake and generally having a holiday from travelling! See the photos below!

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Photos

Perfect Switzerland!
Geneva viewed from the plane window

21 July birthday drinks
Everyone looking sleepy after PALEO festival and summer partying!

Other birthday drinks...
Tequila man!!! With the wall of reformation in the background..

Rockclimbing!
The first climb in ages - in neighbouring France

BBQ at the Villards
Marie Claire, Frederic and the extended family in Archamps, also in neighbouring France (the family I stayed with when I first came to Geneva)

Le Tour Glacier, Chamonix
Beautiful Switzerland - a day walk with Audrey

Le Tour Glacier, Chamonix
The glacier

Le Tour, Chamonix
Audrey!

Le Tour, Chamonix
SNOW!!

Chamonix climbing gym
Where I used to climb - we popped in to have a look on the way back!

View from Audrey's house
A night at Audrey's in neighbouring France - as good as a holiday!

Annecy
Lunch the next day with Audrey's Aunt overlooking Lake Annecy

Annecy
Look who joined us for lunch!!

Lake Annecy
We hired a pedalo and went out on the lake

Lake Annecy
We hired a pedalo and went out on the lake

My old apartment in Geneva
The door code is the same so I managed to sneak in and see the renovations... wow!