I’ve spent the past six days in Switzerland.
After landing in Geneva and taking the train to Tolochenaz (where Audrey Hepburn lived for many years and where Phil Collins lives today), I integrated myself into my work and the role I was asked to do. Our International media day event was a big success. But beyond the work, I’ve made some observations about this small corner of Europe:
- I’m in a country where people speak not just one language , but four (except me, I only speak English and I feel like an idiot for not minoring in French, German or some other language).
- The Swiss are into their hair. There’s a salon on nearly every corner of every block and many are open 24/7.
- The history here is ancient. It’s a little daunting to walk along the same paths that Napoleon, Lord Byran and other famous feet trod.
- Philip Morris and RJ Reynolds will never go out of business as long as Europeans continue to love their cigarettes. There’s a haze coming out of every bar and restaurant – as if it were the ’80s in the U.S.
- The chocolate made here truly tastes much better than anything made and sold in America. How do they do that?
- Spending Swiss Franks really doesn’t feel like spending money at all. It’s more like spending Monopoly money. Weird.
More observations (and photos of the country) coming soon.
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FUN! That’s a place I have always dreamed of visiting.
wow, Daily, looking forward to seeing your photos.