Chapter 10 "Geneve"
Geneve is gorgeous. I've said that about a lot of cities now, but it always rings true. Extremely close to the French border, parts of the city actually sit in both France and Switzerland.
Home to the United Nations and many other international organizations, it seems about 50%, or even more, of the cities population (178 000) are from abroad. The city is split, much like Luxembourg, between old and new. It's characteristically divided by the beautiful "Rade de Geneve" and defined by the "Jet D'eau." One of the most beautiful cities I have seen thus far, but don't be fooled, it is also one of the most expensive. I bought a burger and a pint, and it cost me $30! Foreign and private banks litter the streets so don't expect to spend less then $60 a day to live here and enjoy the place. With that said, it's a small enough place that you'll only need a couple of days to see the city, and it is certainly worth it.
On another note, I was here to watch the Switzerland V. Korea game that would decide who went to the next round winners of their group above France. Of course now, we all know what has transpired with France being in the finals and like a bad fairytale, playing against Italy. But at the time, the city went manic! They had a giant screen in the "plaine de plainpalais" and literally every swiss fan must have been there. All 50 of them. Actually it was more like in the thousands. Media coverage, $3 beers, and one hell of a huge party was in order. Philip Senderos (fellow Goona) headed in a nice "bloody" goal and it was insane. You think they might have won the tourney but it was just qualifying for the next round. I guess with a small team like the swiss, you take the opportunity to celebrate when you can.
Overall, Geneve is a wiced place to be. Just taking the train across Switzerland is worth it in itself, but that's another story . . . .
Geneve is gorgeous. I've said that about a lot of cities now, but it always rings true. Extremely close to the French border, parts of the city actually sit in both France and Switzerland.
Home to the United Nations and many other international organizations, it seems about 50%, or even more, of the cities population (178 000) are from abroad. The city is split, much like Luxembourg, between old and new. It's characteristically divided by the beautiful "Rade de Geneve" and defined by the "Jet D'eau." One of the most beautiful cities I have seen thus far, but don't be fooled, it is also one of the most expensive. I bought a burger and a pint, and it cost me $30! Foreign and private banks litter the streets so don't expect to spend less then $60 a day to live here and enjoy the place. With that said, it's a small enough place that you'll only need a couple of days to see the city, and it is certainly worth it.
On another note, I was here to watch the Switzerland V. Korea game that would decide who went to the next round winners of their group above France. Of course now, we all know what has transpired with France being in the finals and like a bad fairytale, playing against Italy. But at the time, the city went manic! They had a giant screen in the "plaine de plainpalais" and literally every swiss fan must have been there. All 50 of them. Actually it was more like in the thousands. Media coverage, $3 beers, and one hell of a huge party was in order. Philip Senderos (fellow Goona) headed in a nice "bloody" goal and it was insane. You think they might have won the tourney but it was just qualifying for the next round. I guess with a small team like the swiss, you take the opportunity to celebrate when you can.
Overall, Geneve is a wiced place to be. Just taking the train across Switzerland is worth it in itself, but that's another story . . . .
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