Personal reflections, and lots of photos, from our life in Switzerland (and France)
during our stay, 2007-09, for the LHC Startup at CERN.

Monday, June 30, 2008

Spring in the Juras

It rained in the spring alot, so we had to go up high to find the sun. The landscape was like a patchwork.

When we stopped to admire the view, we found these lovey snails which narrowly escaped our dinner table!







Friday, June 20, 2008

Spring in the Alps

We went for a hike in the mountains and the scenery was spectacular.


The snow covered mountains above, the village in the valley below, and the blossoms on the trees framing the view.

The walk back down was through meadows and the sounds of cowbells drifted on the breeze.
But then Elliott got the bright idea to cool his feet in the stream. Uh, where do you think that water comes from, E?
Remember those snowy mountains?
Très très froid!










Tuesday, June 10, 2008

Spring in Nyon

Nyon burst into bloom and the city was spectacular!

The scent of wisteria was everywhere in the village.

And the cherry blossoms were like pink snow, coating sidewalks, ponds and anyone asleep under the tree.