Suisse Romande
I set aside five days in the Geneva area just in case I needed tests, or something for Covid, and to try to see my friends in this lovely part of Switzerland. It all worked out brilliantly and Covid was not an issue. In fact, it is easy to forget about it here despite the ongoing cases. I only feel like wearing a mask in stations and airports, and am usually one of very few using them. The first afternoon and evening I caught up with Fred and had a full on afternoon of talking, under the shade of his tree in his lovely garden. It was a pleasant 30 degrees, hot for Switzerland but refreshing after Sardinia. Not only is Fred great company, he can cook very well too. Delicious marinated chicken with zuchini,done barbecued, plus tomatoes,basil and garlic. After a very warm welcome minutes before hotel closed for the day and a comfortable stay in the 500-year-old hotel in Nyon, Next day I headed through the old town Towards the castle. The wine tasting weekend, which ...