SWITZERLAND AT EASTER

Hello everybody! At this time, I am at the airport waiting for my flight and thinking about what to tell you. Maybe the best topic is to talk about my Easter holidays in Switzerland because they end today.

I will start by giving you some tips that may be useful if you want to travel there in the future.

Firstly, Internet connection is not available unless you pay a specific card. In my case, I used my mobile phone only with Wi-Fi and, it was one of the best things could ever happen to me because I enjoyed my stay without worrying about messages or calls until I got home.

Also, they have another currency that is the Swiss franc, so you can exchange EUR to CHF or use your credit card to make payments.

The weather is changeable, you don't ever know if it is going to rain or sun. I recommend you to take a warm jacket and comfortable shoes.

And finally, delete or back up your files to free up space because you will need it to immortalize what your eyes see.

Thus, I travelled to Switzerland to visit family who is living there. I arrived at Geneva airport and, I got around using public transportation (tram and bus). Jet d´Eau, a large fountain situated in Lake Geneva, and St. Peter´s Cathedral were some of my favourite monuments there. From the towers of St. Peter´s Cathedral I could get a 360º view of the entire Geneva and its Lake.

Views from St. Peter´s Cathedral (Geneva)

I also visited Lausanne where I appreciated similarities with the steeps streets of Vigo, Montreux, and Vevey. These three cities and Geneva are on the shores of Lake Geneva so, they have stunning panoramic views.

Lausanne- French speaking area

Lake views from Montreux

The Giant Fork, Vevey

Another day, I travelled to Lucerne and Lugano by train. I had to catch different trains and, I experienced a variety of languages in Switzerland. Depending on the train, people were speaking in French, German or Italian.

Lucerne-German speaking area 

Lugano- Italian speaking area

I tasted some typical dishes such as gratin with potatoes, onions and cheese, meat fondue, raclette, and rösti.

Furthermore, I cannot forget Swiss chocolate. It is worldwide known for its high quality and going to Switzerland at Easter is synonymous of eating a chocolate rabbit (at least).

Lapins de Pâques (Easter rabbits)

In conclusion, these holidays have helped me to be more grateful with everything I have, to open my mind in different ways and to want to learn new languages to increase my social circle.

And now I have to say goodbye because the pilot just announced that the plane is about to take off. Thanks for reading my publication. I hope it was helpful and entertaining. See you!