Vevey

(map of Geneva lake region)

first a bit of geography lesson so you all will have a rough idea of where we are. :) Ollon, where we live, is not marked on the map but it's to the south-east of Montreux, about 15 minutes by car. Every morning, i take the train from Ollon to Lausanne for the french class and back. The train runs along the lake and it's very beautiful - even on a gloomy day.

And as if my prayer has been heard, it finally stopped raining! I woke up to a beautiful, sunny morning today. I thought I should enjoy the weather while I can even tho Pascal couldn't come with me, so viola! - I took the train to a nearby city Vevey (circled on the map), had a stroll along the lake and visited the old town (every european city seems to have a charming old town!), had a cup of coffee and some snacks there and checked out those cute stores with the tempting "sale" sign out front. :)

here are some pictures from the day, but none with me in it because i didn't feel comfortable handing my new Canon Rebel XTi camera to strangers....

there are great photographying opportunities everywhere..even the store signs are like art pieces.

i haven't seen a merry-go-round this elegant..