Day 14 Bastille Day Celebrations

According to my timetable, it is Bastille Day in France today.

I think there are some celebrations planned in CERN altough i haven't seen anything advertised. Last night there were fireworks set off and i managed to hear them rather than see them.

It has been another glorious day with a clear blue sky and brilliant sunshine. It is really strange because the sun seems to get warmer and hotter the later it gets into the afternoon. I don't know why, but i kinda expect it to cool down a little by about 5ish in the afternoon. Consequently, i have spent all my time till 5pm outside getting as much sunshine as possible:-)

It's Saturday today which means i'm having a day off. I spent the day in Geneva doing some exploring as today has been the first day that i've had any time by myself!!!!

Geneva is a really lovely town, (I'm not sure i would really call it a city as it is more like Edinburgh than Glasgow)to explore as the it so clean and friendly. Like most tourist towns, everything is located centrally and the public transport is excellent!!! Clean and punctual, it makes it really easy to navigate even if you happen to get on the wrong bus and get lost;-)

The fact that it has a massive lake next to it also means that despite the intense sunshine, there is always a nice cool breeze to keep you cool. It also gives it a really nice promenade to walk along. (Pictures are forthcoming as usual)

I went to two museums today. The Museum of Art and History and the Museum of the International Red Cross. Both had some really interesting exhibits, and it made me realise just how many naked ladies get drawn for the sake of 'Art'. I am in the wrong job. And no, i didn't take pictures either.

At the museum of the International Red Cross I got to see the original Geneva Covention!!!! Like most things of this ilk, (i.e. Declaration of Arbroath) it was very innocuous and if it had been pointed out to me i would never have given it a second glance.

I then went for a walk around the town of Geneva and it was wonderful. I have not felt such peac and calm for a long time. It was beautiful sitting at bench with an ice cream in hand watching the distant sailing post wander past and feeling the cool breeze brushing past. It is something i will always remember.