our eurail pass entitles us to unlimited 1st class travel
so it's a no-brainer when we decide geneva needs a visit
jump on the fast train at montreux for an hour long trip
skimming along the edge of the beautiful lake geneva
there's a very real difference in the air to montreux
geneva city is buzzing and more like what we are used to
a bit of business to attend to at the station then we are off
we are a bit addicted to the joy of wandering in a new city
aimless meandering always produces interesting results
before long we are at lakeside and in search of food
lunch at the cafe of the 4 seasons hotel is tempting
but no time to organise a mortgage to pay for it
judging by the lineup of rollers, mercs, etc
we settle for some takeaway crepes and coffee
delicious too - seconds taken then onto a boat
an hour long cruise around lake geneva in the sun
many significant landmarks (and water jets) taken in
feeling more oriented now and a walk into the city centre
shops - plenty - people - ditto - atmosphere - bouyant
a walk along the main boulevarde with all the name shops
then push up-hill past many boutique shops to the cathedral
a wander around there and marvelling at the choice of eateries
many people taking up the invitation late on this thursday afternoon
back down the hill to the start of the rhone river out of the lake
there's a huge amount of sparkling clean water flowing out
no wonder there are so many drinking fountains around
and presumably the sales of bottled water fairly low
there is certainly a lot appealing about geneva
one shop in particular selling lace/leather jackets
no deal able to be done so mentally parked for later use
we re-trace our steps and train journey back to montreux
then boldly go in search of a restaurant for dinner
the one in mind already closed for the night
but there's one nearby that welcomes us
we ignore their bold pricing plan
enjoy a last meal in switzerland
and then wander home - to pack
