Somewhere over the rainbow

Making our way back to Geneva before heading home. Got to say I love this city! There is a calmness here and an atmosphere of acceptance. Diversity is everywhere and there is such trust and respect amongst this multicultural melting pot of people. Spent the day wondering down back alleys and parks, understanding what ordrinary life is like here. Walked along the Geneva Wall, rich in history. Children at schools, moms in groups in garden parks, cleaners everywhere taking care of the city, games of chess outside tea rooms. And after work, people really take the time to buy some vino, some cheese and a baguette.... meet up with friends and chill on the jetty all along the lake. Some dare cold water immersion in Lake Geneva which I may have mentioned before, is pristine, clean and clear!

Invited for lunch by a new neighbour back in SA that we hadn't met before who lives mostly in Geneva. Wonderful bistro Charlotte (Fresh Cod and green risotto). What a lovely chap! Turns out he is a billionaire (ex CEO and now Co-Chairman of Macsteel) and an ex Le Mans podium raving driver (who still owns and races 3 ferraris). Karl got 'lost' at Le Caveau de Bacchus"

One last boat ride and walk up to the famous Jet D'eau where we were bid farewell by a perfect rainbow. Drinks at the stunning Leopard bar at our hotel and room service for dinner.

As I drag my aching body home, (have lost 1.5 kgs) and I am looking forward to going home, I can't help but reflect on this deeply transformative holiday and am so grateful that I am spoilt and loved like a queen ❤️
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