geneva
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I've been to Switzerland a number of times now but until now I'd not been to Geneva. I was in Geneva attending a conference and put aside 2 days to see the sights.
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To begin with, the weather wasn't too kind so after my first day here, I returned home with very few images. Thankfully the sun came out the second day or I'd have nothing to share with you.
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I stayed in Carouge, about a 20 minute tram journey from downtown Geneva. Carouge is known as the Sardinian village and is filled with lovely old buildings and secret gardens.
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I stumbled upon these beautiful gardens in my travels.
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I also spent some time wandering around the old town.
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I loved all the old buildings.
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I climbed the north tower of St Pierre's Cathedral.
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Some views from the climb.
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Another view.
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Touches of colour.
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I also visited the Botanical Gardens but I'll share those images next time.
Bye for now,
Jillian
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