Weekly Photo Challenge: Illumination

Our hotel in Geneva...

made me wish we were staying longer.

The humble, low-key entrance only made the personable welcome inside more appealing.

The open air patio had a light show going on that reminded me of our 60's era aluminum tree and its rotating color wheel...

so it was imperative to assemble a GIF to give you the full effect and provide the photo(s) for this weeks challenge.

We just never had the time to sit and fully enjoy the illuminating show.

Definitely a hotel that requires a repeat visit.

Have a wonderful Wednesday.

"My rank is the highest known in Switzerland: I am a free citizen." ~ George Bernard Shaw

Watching the snow continue to fall...

brings back wonderful memories of our vacay with the kiddos in France over the Christmas holidays.

We met 'the foodie' in Geneva, Switzerland a day early...

where my world history acumen, or lack thereof,

was severely put to the test.

For example,

am I the only person in the world that did not know there is no Swiss language?

Most citizens of the Swiss Confederation 

speak predominately German but also French or Italian.

Geneva is located in the French speaking part of the country.

However, we were able to practice our Spanish with the mistletoe vendor from Spain.

Although our time in Geneva was short, we got a taste of why it is one of the top ten cities for highest quality of life.

Visions like this creative repurposing of plastic gas cans, a live nativity scene, local fruits and vegetables at the farmers market... 

 and cheerful specialty shops filled our day with mindless meandering.   

When hunger kicked in we were not at a loss...

in a city with abundant choices...

for an afternoon coffee or tea.

Happy Tuesday.