LAUSANNE PART TWO.

Here is my last Switzerland post! On my second day in Lausanne we headed down to the Lake to get a better view of the mountains and enjoy the sunshine. We decided to take the day slowly, especially as the next day we left the chalet at 3am so I could make my flight in time!

The day also involved church and getting to sit in on a YWAM teaching session. Jenna helps staff one of their discipleship course so I was lucky to be able to hear a lot of wisdom during my stay. It was such a treat to spend a bit of time out with a friend and have easy and honest conversations about life, future and what it means to follow Jesus alongside dancing in the kitchen and drinking lots of coffee. I feel very thankful to know Jenna. 

Here are a few final photos to round up my trip, compared to the hundreds of photos in my last post I managed to pick just a few. Considering they were all the same shot of the Alps from different angles, it was slightly easier to narrow down! Now to start planning the next adventure...

Have a lovely weekend (and give your Mum a hug if you can, Happy Mother's Day) xx

ONE LAST VIEW OF THE FOREST AS I WOKE UP.

LAKE GENEVA!

THESE MOUNTAINS ARE SERIOUSLY BEAUTIFUL.

THIS WOULD BE OUCHY, ON THE EDGE OF THE LAKE

NOT PRONOUNCED HOW IT LOOKS...IT SOUNDS A LOT BETTER IN A FRENCH ACCENT.

LAUSANNE PART ONE.

Lausanne is just on the edge of Lake Geneva, in the Swiss Alps. In preparation for going I bought myself some thermals which sounds pretty extreme as it wasn't much colder than Leeds but I actually even wore them before I went and was very grateful while I was there too! I loved being up in the mountains and got pretty excited when it snowed (for about five minutes) the fresh air, pine trees and views were beautiful. I hadn't ever heard of Lausanne before and expected a small quiet town but there was a lot more the see than expected.

We spent day one away from the mountains exploring the back streets and squares of Lausanne, drinking hot chocolate and eating bread. Although I took French at school and am aiming to re-learn it in the next few months, I speak hardly any. Jenna is a bit of a pro so the perfect person to show me around.

I wasn't away for very long but I took a lot of pictures so there will be another Lausanne post in a day or two. I also went a bit snap-happy on Instagram if you want to check that out.
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THE SNOW! THE TREES!

PALAIS DE RUMINE.

WE FOUND A MARKET WITH SOME INCREDIBLE LOOKING CHEESE - CHECK OUT THAT HANGING SMOKED STUFF.

I WANTED TO BUY ALL OF THESE FANCY MUSHROOMS.

PALAIS DE RUMINE AGAIN.

THESE SHUTTERS!

SWITZERLAND.

WE STUMBLED UPON A CASTLE! CHATEAU SAINT-MARIE.

CATHEDRALE DE LAUSANNE.

JUST AS IMPRESSIVE ON THE OUTSIDE...

AS THE INSIDE.

STAINED GLASS WINDOW LIGHT.

THESE VIEWS! 

I COULD HAVE STARED ALL DAY.

THE BEST HOT CHOCOLATE, IT ACTUALLY CAME IN A BOWL! WHICH WOULD HAVE COME HOME WITH ME IF IT COULD.

WE STAYED OUT TIL THE SUN WENT DOWN.

LAUSANNE, YOU ARE PRETTY GREAT! THANKS FOR SHOWING ME AROUND JENNA.

GENEVA.

My lovely friend Jenna is living in Switzerland right now so recently I booked my flights and headed out to pay her visit. This was my first time visiting Switzerland and due to an early flight, I found myself with a whole day to explore Geneva before catching a train to meet Jenna in Lausanne. 

I've never actually spent a whole day alone abroad before but I filled the day with wandering the streets, reading, taking photos and dropping by the recommended tourist attractions. Despite not realising I was on the wrong side of the Rhone for maybe an hour and walking down some dodgy streets, suitcase in hand, I found my bearings and made it across to the old town. 
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GENEVA'S FAMOUS FOUNTAIN, JET D'EAU.

I STUMBLED UPON A BOOK MARKET AND DOWN SOME PRETTY LITTLE STREETS.

THE PRETTIEST FLOWERS IN AN OLD WELL.

A STREET OF FLAGS!

CAN'T RESIST A BIKE OR AN ARCHWAY.

THE CATHEDRALE SAINT-PIERRE.

THE SUN SETTING OVER THE CITY.