Bonjour!

Bonjour and welcome to my first blog as a jet setter from London. In less time than it would take to drive to Canberra from Sydney, my feet landed on Swiss soil-or snow for that matter of fact! I was met by my dad's aunty and over the two days was shown what Geneva has to offer in winter. This place is absolutely amazing and those who have been here will tell you the same. I plan to return here during summer and cruise along the lake and also do a trip to France. Sounds wonderful doesn't it?


The first day was spent exploring the Swiss Alps. This place took my breath away! It was like something out of a fairytale, movie, postcard and the list goes on. The ground so white and the tree branches ever so gently covered in snow. I even saw my first frozen lake. It was a surreal moment. During times like this the cold doesn't really bother me as it is all part of this wonderful experience we call travelling. It was then essential that we head for coffee. The cows in Switzerland sure make good milk! Of course, with good milk, comes great chocolate. I can taste it now. The rich, smooth flavour melting and leaving a sweet taste in my mouth. I have already made batches of cookies with swiss chocolate and they went down like a treat with my house mates.

It was then off to a Medieval town called 'Estavayer-Le-Lac (Le-Lac meaning 'lake'). It just so happened on this day there was a carnival organised by local primary schools. They came out and showed us their costumes and dance moves. There were other bands as well and all the colour and music got my feet tapping! All this dancing called for more coffee and desserts. I had this most amazing hazelnut mousse. It is only made in winter and is like something that I have never tasted before. My taste buds were dancing with joy!

Now, having family all around the world is such an advantage. My dad's aunty works for the United Nations (Yes-you heard right). I was very fortunate to go inside the UN and take some happy snaps.

Wow....what a long and amazing weekend it was. I was back in London on the Monday (where I was greeted with more snow) and went to the work the following day.

When is my next trip? More importantly, those who have a European passport should realise how lucky they are.