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Monthly Archives: May 2012
Refuge de Bel-Lachat, Chamonix
Some friends joined us for a trip to Chamonix where we spent the morning paragliding from Plan de l’Aiguille (the mid-station transfer on the Aiguille du Midi telepherique). Then we had a fantastic relaxing lunch at Le Monchu talking over … Continue reading
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Tagged Aiguille du Midi, chamonix, christy feig, Geneva, Haute-Savoie, hikes, Mont Blanc
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Paragliding over Chamonix-Mont Blanc
Whenever we are in Chamonix, or practically any other city in and around the Alps, we see people flying overhead under colorful parachutes. Paragliders abound in the Alps, and not just in the summer either. Apparently this is a year … Continue reading
Posted in Out and About
Tagged Aiguille du Midi, chamonix, christy feig, Geneva, Haute-Savoie, Mont Blanc, paragliding
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Yvoire – A gem on Lac Léman
Roughly 30 kilometers northeast of Geneva, on the French side of the lake where the “petit lac” and “grand lac” come together, is the quaint little town of Yvoire. This town is most well known for its authentic medieval charm, … Continue reading
Geneva’s right bank or rive droite
Lake Geneva, or Lac Leman en francais, is the largest lake in Europe and is shared by both Switzerland and France. In Switzerland the cantons of Geneva, Vaud, and Valais all have a portion of the lake while in France … Continue reading
Geneva’s left bank or rive gauche
Lake Geneva is the largest freshwater lake in Europe. It is a natural lake carved out by glaciers long ago and is part of the Rhone River. The Rhone, which flows into the eastern end of the lake and out … Continue reading
Geneva’s flower clock and watch museum
L’horloge fleurie or Flower Clock represents Geneva’s connection to the timepiece industry and dedication to nature. It is located in Jardin Anglais (English Garden) near the Pont du Mont Blanc. Geneva’s horlage fleurie was created in 1955 and while it … Continue reading
The Swiss Army Knife
Of all things Swiss, I would wager that the Swiss Army Knife ranks among the highest of well known Swiss icons. Recognized and sought after the world over, these knives are great tools, often providing more than just a single … Continue reading
Posted in Geneva Highlights
Tagged Geneva, Geneva highlights, Geneva tour, lake geneva, Swiss Army Knife, Victorinox, Wenger
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How to see a new city
When traveling to a place for the first time there are two things we always try to do, view the city from a high vantage point and if possible see it from the water. Finding a high point in a … Continue reading
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Tagged boat tour, christy feig, Geneva, Geneva highlights, Geneva tour, lake geneva, Saleve, St. Pierre Cathedral
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Boat tour on Lake Geneva
Seeing a city from the water is a great way to get a new perspective. Fortunately there are several ways to see Geneva from the water. The easiest and least expensive way is to hop on a water taxi. The … Continue reading
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Tagged boat tour, CGN, christy feig, Geneva, Geneva highlights, Geneva tour, Henry Dunant, lake geneva, TPG
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