Tuesday, February 9, 2010
It was Wednesday, February 3'd and the sun was out for the first time since Saturday... the last time we took a long walk to the park. Perfect timing! I headed out for the park with Bear and stopped to see the swans along the way. Actually, it was out of our way to see the swans and we spent the majority of the afternoon with the swans instead of at the park.
View across Lake Geneva at the mouth of the river.
Gyser fountain in the middle of the river. Check out the rainbow!
Bear's very first swan sighting.
Bear and I arrive at the "swan spot." Others are there with cameras too.
Yes, you have beautiful wings.
I had an extra piece of bread with me I brought as a snack for myself. It came in handy for feeding the swans on this unplanned visit.
Several of them crowded around me and got right up close to my face. This swan in particular was particularly funny, checking me out after all the bread was gone. He was looking for more. I haven't tried to pet their heads yet. I did briefly pet their wings from behind.
The swans seem to be relatively comfortable with humans, but they weren't so keen on Bear. They didn't mind him so long as he didn't get too close. I tied Bear up and kept my body between him and them.
Isn't he cute? He's 8 years old, but everyone thinks he's much younger. He has a healthy coat and is friendly with lots of energy.
Keeping a safe distance after they hissed at him a few times.
Bear thought it was unfair that I got to play with the swans and he didn't. When I joined him on the stairs to watch the swans he rubbed his nose on my leg, with a few small wimpers and complaints to be let off the leash. Nonetheless, he enjoyed watching the swans from a distance. It was a unique experience for him.
The water is SO crystal clear. I'm impressed that a city this big has managed to keep such clean river water.
Once again saying goodbye to the "swan spot" til another day.
Eaux Vives Park
Enjoying a snack in the park.
Oh, the sun feels SO good. Better enjoy it while you can, because it's about to set.
Returning to our hotel apartment. This is the balcony off our bedroom. I close these shudders every night so the sun doesn't wake me up too early.
Weekend ski trip to Chamonix, Mont Blanc, the highest mountain in France. This is us waiting for a bus, trying to figure out whether it would be faster to walk or ride the bus to the bottom of the ski slope.
After 8 years of not skiing, our legs were jello after only 4 runs. We took a break in one of the many lodges for hot chocolate. This is Chris in the gondola, pretending to be cold. It wasn't bitterly cold actually.
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9 comments:
Sigh. Sigh. Sigh. My wanderlust is coming out!!! Lovely pictures and dialogue. Love the wrap you have on your head in that first picture of you and Bear. :)
Lovely, lovely pictures. It's good to see that Bear is enjoying his new home as well. I envy your skiing trip in the Alps! I will call you soon.
Looks like you've settled in nicely. The scenery is beautiful!
Tammy
AMAZING pictures!! You're GORGEOUS Kara! :) The park is incredible SO big! and the swans...oh the SWANS! I'm jealous! :)
Hey Baby Duck!
Ooh my goodness, the very last picture of Bear is my favorite. I can't get over it! You know how certain pictures have a way of striking me. He's got his little paws crossed in a rather adorably put together selfrighteous way, with his head turned, a peaceful half smile on his face soaking up the sun as if to say "Go away, I do not see you. I'm peacefuly enjoying the sun here. Get the camera out of my face and stop ruining the moment." I love Bear. He's so great!
And I love all your news and photos :) I'm so happy for you and can't wait to visit!!!!
Much love!
God Bless you and Chris! Quite an adventure so far
Thanks for taking us with you on your lovely travelogue! I can almost smell the plein air and brioche du chocolat. And the balcony is adorable.
I can see why another traveller mistook you for a native. You look like you belong there. Isn't that how it is when we know we are right where the Lord wants us?
Hugs-
Mom
I love these pictures - what a beautiful day in a beautiful city! We miss you already, but Norah enjoyed talking with you via Skype! Technology makes the distance not so bad.
pretty!!! i can't get over the clear water. and you look so adorable all bundled up in your fashionable warm clothes.
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