Autumn in Europe 2

I like this café and often went there by myself and with my friends.

  I came here, Geneva for my work.  However, I have many friends here! I enjoyed meeting with them. I went a cafe, where I can eat nice scone with butter and jam. They also have many kinds of teas. I had a chat over cups of tea because the tea is served by tea pot. So, our chat becomes longer.

Parc des Bastions

 Parks in Geneva is beautiful and cozy. Especially in autumn, colored leaves decorates them. One of the most historical parks is this Parc des Bastions. Here, we can see the statue of Calvin who made our university  (Universié de Genève). Also, you can have a nice brunch during weekend.

Carousel at Place de la Madeleine

 Just on the foot of St. Pierre cathedral, there is a carousel. I liked this place and I came many times by myself, but this time, I came with my sister's family. I haven't imagined my niece playing with this carousel! What a happy day!!

I worked a lot in Geneva as it is the purpose of my visit to Geneva. Sometimes, the work is not easy and I am so stressed. However, I know that there are places where I can heal myself in Geneva.

Honestly speaking, I didn't like Geneva when I arrived in 2007. I couldn't be happy easily. After four and a half years, it became my second home town. I dream to come back to Geneva as a professional scientist, one day.

Bain des paquis

These photos from "Bain des Paquis" in Geneva, Switzerland.
I went there to listen to the concert in the morning around 6 o'clock.  In Bain des Paquis, they have morning concerts from Friday to Sunday during the summer. The drink stand offers us a cup of coffee, tea or hot chocolate in FREE!
Actually, I arrived there 15min late. I missed the second bus which I supposed to take because the first bus is late. And so I was a bit stressed to arrive there.
"Oh, maybe I can not get into the concert", I thought before arriving.
NOOOOO! It was so relaxing concert and many people were arriving and leaving. I could get free coffee and enjoyed the concert.
Some people came to swim around. In fact, this is the place to swim during the summer. I thought the water is still cold but it is not so so cold. Maybe, I can try to swim next time.
After the concert, I had a picnic breakfast with my friends. One of my friends brought a tomato, some chees, a bottle of fruit juice, etc.... I brought some bread. Our picnic was impressive!
It is hard to wake up at 5o'clock in the morning. But it's worth trying! I was like meditating when I was listening to the music. And the picnic breakfast is wonderful!!
Bonne appetit!
Photos: 1. Rising sun from Mt. Saleve, 2. Relaxing concert
INFO: http://www.bains-des-paquis.ch/pages/agenda.php

Jogging

I started jogging last month.
In fact, I'd run sometimes, but not regulary.
As my friend suggest me to run Geneva Marathon last month, I started running regulary.
I didn't attend Geneva Marathon because I was afraid to be exhausted and couldn't have worked next day.
Now, I am focusing on Davos marathon (not full but 10.5km for the starting) and Lausanne marathon in october (demi marathon).

I didn't like to run before, but now I am enjoying to discover some nice spots around my house. Actually, I live a bit coountry side in Geneva. So I can find farms, wine yards, and nice restaurants called "Auberge".
It is nice to see wheat fields shining gold with the sunrise.
During the winter, it was completely white. Now it is green. And soon it will be gold!

I am sorry that the picture is winter version.
Next time, I will bring my camera and take the photo of this season.

Haru, Spring, Printemps @ Geneve

Here it's spring!

I am happy and I went out for shopping.

When I walked around the lake, I found the group of people folding cranes with the paper called "ORIGAMI" in Japanese.
I asked them what they are doing. They said they are folding cranes for asking WHO and IAEA to have the agreement to disclose the information.
I just want to cry "Let's stop using the atomic energy!"
However, it is not easy. And this action with crane can be small. But I would like to do something.


I will consider what we should do now. If I can agree with them, maybe I will go to the demonstration in front of the Place Neuve or UN. I am not sure.

I just want to let you know that there are some people thinking about the nuclear power in Japan and in the world.
Here, there are photos of them making cranes beside the lake.



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