So last half-day in Geneva - we spent the morning taking a gondola to the top of a nearby mountain (in France, actually), where we got a magnificent view of Geneva and a so-so view of the Alps to the south and east - unfortunately it was too early in day, so all the mountains showed up only as silhouettes and clouds were blocking the view of Mont Blanc, the highest peak in the Alps and always a dream peak of mine to see and eventually hike. Well, both would have to wait for another time - but the trip to the top of the Telepherique (Gondola) de Saleve was nice enough - we breathed in some fresh mountain air and descended around 11:15 before taking the bus back to the hotel, where we picked up our bags. Then it was the long train ride back, during which I slept, read Le Monde, studied up a bit for the SFS Proficiency exam I have Wednesday, and chatted.
Overall, it was a nice trip - not the best by no means, but nice. I am hooked on Switzerland and feel I have only scratched the surface - yet to see snowcapped peaks and stunning valleys - unfortunately these are in the German-speaking part, and as is my rule, I hate going places without knowing at least a bit of thee language - so maybe I'll have to add German to my list of languages to learn. Rosetta Stone maybe?
So now it's back in Tours for a week - taking off for London on Saturday and flying out on August 3!
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