Day 13 - Visiting Geneva, Switzerland

Day 13: Visiting Geneva, Switzerland 


An early and smooth flight from Barcelona brought us to Geneva, Switzerland by 9am.  We secured our new rental car, and enroute to Annecy, where we’ll spend three nights, we stopped by my old stomping grounds in Geneva.


Oh the nostalgia. Nearly twenty years ago I studied for over four months in this beautiful city, and it was so fun to show my family around the vielle ville. We stopped for a quick lunch and then took a Ferris wheel ride in the Jardin Anglais, following Daniel Pink’s advice to get to the highest spot.  We had a fabulous view of the Jet d’eau, the largest water jet in the world. We visited the Reformation Wall and discussed the evolution of our faith and the freedoms we now experience due to our faith-filled forefathers. Then, the boys found the best park yet, and I worked on a cover letter for a new job with my sister Hayley (my personal and professional editor in chief), while they enjoyed playing for a bit. Reality calls, and while we are all enjoying my sabbatical, I do plan to work again soon!


We’ve been so blessed by smooth travel, and our drive to Annecy was only thirty minutes and filled with gorgeous countryside.  


Arriving into Annecy is like dropping into a fairytale. It is one of the most beautiful places we’ve ever been.  In the Haute-Savoie region of southern France, it is a stunning setting with flower lined canals, mountain views, and the cleanest alpine lake in Europe. Unfortunately, we are all exhausted. The evening’s dinner was a combination of tears and joy.  


In spite of the exhaustion, we scored another win at Brasserie L’Abbaye, with friendly and patient service, and the best mussels we’ve had in years.  Aaron had a steak and pomme frites, I had seabass and potatoes, Colton had a pizza.  Zach, too tired to order himself, shared with the rest of us. Crisis averted.


We retired to bed very early, in our fabulous fourth floor apartment in the Vielle Ville.  Our VRBO’s have all been so incredible, and we feel grateful to have safe and quiet places to rest our heads. 










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