Monthly Archives: June 2011

Europe, France/Switzerland

Days 3 – 4: Geneva & Evian (Switzerland & France)

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It was exactly a week ago that we were hanging out in our friends’ backyard in Astoria having farewell drinks and appetizers. It’s hard to believe we’re now a few days into our journey with a couple more exciting days logged into the books.

Yesterday we made our way into Geneva (capital of Switzerland, super financial center, pre-UN League of Nations, WTO, mega-retailer of Swiss chocolates, Rolex, Cartier, etc…); it’s a beautiful town situated on Lake Geneva – ultra clean and orderly.   Continue reading Days 3 – 4: Geneva & Evian (Switzerland & France) →

Europe, France

Day 2: Chamonix (France)

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What a day! The sun finally surfaced and really made our day in Chamonix an awesome experience.  Chamonix, home to the Mont Blanc – the top European peak at 4,800+ meters (and home to the 1924 Winter Olympics). Typically this town and its fierce mountains are an ideal winter play-land but summer here is not bad either.

Our main attraction was the Mer de Glace, a 7 km long glacier that runs 200 meters deep (it’s the biggest one in France). In one word: sick! Continue reading Day 2: Chamonix (France) →