Last weekend, I walked through old cobblestoned cities and gazed in awe at stained glass windows. I ate delicate almond pastries and truffle-centred brie. I crossed Lac Léman and set foot in my second European country. I admired grass animal statues and took a million photos... It was great, of course. But what made my weekend truly amazing was the company.
For forty-eight short hours, I talked and laughed with two of the most wonderful people I have ever met. Their kindness and intelligence continually astound and inspire me. Some may call me young and naïve, but I promise that if you had met them, you would say the same. Because the human heart recognises goodness instinctively. So, even without having witnessed the beautiful things they have done for the world and for each other, I know I would still love them as much as I have come to now.
Ferry across the lake, surrounded by the misty Alps: Lausanne, Switzerland to Evian, France (city known for its bottled water). No need to buy a bottle of Evian here though, help yourself straight from the source!
Saturday morning markets at Riponne Square, Lausanne. Breads, pastries, cheeses, macaroons, dried fruit and nuts... Clearly irrestistible.
La Cathédrale de Lausanne. Magnifique, non? It was built in the 1200's...a Gothic masterpiece.
A weekend of learning and sharing:
1) The above flowers are called grape hyacinths
2) To be parochial means to be narrow- or close-minded
3) The French word for sparrow is moineau
4) Rivella is the Swiss equivalent of Coca Cola
Montreux: a beautiful lakeside city with adorable grass animal creations and bamboo windchimes and water features.
Now, add chocolate and discussions on linguistics, European history and travelling to the equation... A most excellent weekend indeed.
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