annecy

We lost an hour of sleep, springing ahead, during the night, but after waking up with French toast and a walking tour of the vineyards we took a picnic to colorful, mostly sunny Annecy.

Walking near the lake and through the narrow streets.

We stumbled upon a small festival, stopped for a glass of wine, were pulled into the April fools tradition - poisson d’avril - sneakily attaching fish to peoples' backs.

A final stop at Pont de la Caille, a high suspension bridge with nice views, on the way back to Challex.

a bit of suisse

We're having company this weekend. My cousin Emily, currently on a study abroad program in Paris, is coming down to visit us on her Easter break. We want see as much as we can during her Saturday to Monday visit...and hope the weather will allow it. Since today was cold and rainy, we headed to Château de Chillon in Montreux directly from the train station.  

After a tour of the castle, we spent the evening taking a stroll through Gruyere and warming up with a pot of fondue.