Easter we went to the Lutheran Church in Geneva again. Feasting, Dancing and Singing! We met a member of the CMS experiment at CERN; needless to say they are elated in getting their first real data now. Sylvia made contact with the choir director and may get involved with Liturgical Arts.
After that we visited the Bains de Paquis, a swimming facility and spa originally from the 1920s but (obviously) renovated. Still, it kept its rustic atmosphere, and you can get lunch (or dinner) at the buvette. A wood-burning stove kept us warm and cozy—outside it was almost hailing. Two people actually braved the weather and hopped into the water! The facility has some historic significance: slated in the 80s for demolition and development, massive protests of the Geneva populace saved it and convinced the city to renovate the facility and keep it open. Uli’s French teacher Berinda was right in on the action, as she told us with conviction.
View from the buvette of Bain de Paquis
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