Switzerland Part III: Nyon

Because she’s a wonderful host, Léa woke up early with me on Monday and took me on a tour of the charming neighboring town Nyon. Founded by the Romans in the first century B.C., it’s a pretty little lakeside town only a short bus ride away from Léa’s house.

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Switzerland Part II: The Alps

Léa’s mom picked us up from the train station near Crans, the mountain village where her family has a chalet. We drove for 10 or 15 minutes up a steep and winding road in the dark. The two Oriol women in the front — who hadn’t seen each other since Christmas — chattered excitedly in French, occasionally turning to me to offer a quick synopsis in English.

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Switzerland Part I: Geneva

All I know of Switzerland is the Oriol family, my incredible hosts this weekend. To say that they gave me a favorable impression of Switzerland would be the understatement of the year.

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