European Trip (Switzerland) - Sept. 2003
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This trip to Europe was actually a stop-over for
me. I was on my way from California back to South Africa. I had spent the summer
in the United States and was
returning to South Africa to get ready to spend the summer there (I know, tough life).
Nicole
was already in Switzerland, and my goal was to meet up with her for a
week-long trip to Italy. I flew into Frankfurt, but got to see only a
little bit of
Germany before heading to Geneva to visit my
cousin Dean. I spent a couple
of days there and I then went on to Nicole's home town of Thun, via France.
Heidelberg is one of
my favorite cities.
It has an old castle, as
well as a big University.
The river-side homes
are kept in great shape.
More river homes and the beginning of one of the nicest bridges in Europe.
View of the bridge & castle from the most picturesque spot; unfortunately the day was cloudy.
A typical city street.
On to Geneva, where the weather was still
damp.
The harbor & waterfront was very colorful.
This big Cathedral was one of many churches.
Cousin Dean and Kvetka. Will they stay
in Geneva or move to America??
They have a very large downtown apartment.
Great views from the corner window (open).
Harbor Geyser
Bird Lady
Sleek Swimming Swan
to Thun (near Bern) took me through France for
a short period of time.
The town of Evian (the water source) was very nice (they just hosted the G-8 Conference.
Nice Roundabout
Casino
I arrived at Thun, Nicole's beautiful home
town.
They have a nice buildings & bridges along the river ...
... and are surrounded by snow capped mountains
Flower-pots on windows
Nice Architecture
Markets and Shops
No town in Europe
would be complete if ...
... it didn't have a
medieval castle.
This town is also on a great big lake ....
... and has many swans, ducks, and geese.
The black swans are
a main attraction.
Aline, Nicole and Mom
Cousins Katrin & Patrick
Aline wants to visit Africa!
Mom's kitty named Speedy
She is cute, but curious.
The other, Daisy, is quiet.
off over the Swiss Alps and headed towards Italy.
We started heading south towards Italy; still rainy.
We boarded a car train to go over a large mountain.
Mountain-side city
and nicer weather.
The landscape was as depicted in the movies.
Nice, big old houses
with the country look.
Nicole & Claudia as we go over a mountain pass.
Picturesque Valley
Mountain Range
Glaciers than never melt
Mountain pass, steep cliffs, and narrow passages.
