Field Trip to Bern

Today, most of the BU group went to Bern, the capital of Switzerland. The art history class went to take a tour of the city, while my class, Small States and International Security, went to see talks in the parliament building.

We had to wake up nice and early to catch the 9:10 train. Here are some lovely scenery pictures. Sorry for the window glare.

 

 

 

 


After a fun filled train ride with me inadvertently photo bombing what were supposed to be scenic pictures, we arrived in Bern. We were welcomed by cold rain and, since we had to go to parliament, walked to the parliament building in our Sunday best. The following are just some nice pictures of the parliament building and other pretty areas in the city. Also, a picture of my delicious penne alla arrabiata.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


I especially enjoy the Titanic: Das Musical poster.

Because of the poor weather, some of us decided to hold the traveling for nicer weather. So, after returning to Geneva, our days were filled with museum touring and fondue and movie nights. And planning on different trips that we want to take.

Later this week, Thursday I think, we are having a Swiss food testing evening. And Sunday night or sometime next Monday, there will be loads more pictures added here as we are going to a castle. Until then.

I'm on a Boat and Some Museum Adventures

Today was one of the more eventful days that I have had since arriving in Geneva. At noon, the whole group went on a two hour boat tour around Lake Geneva. We were in the first class dining hall and received an excellent 3 course meal (pictured below).

 

 

This was all super exciting because it was the first time I've had a real, full meal since I've been here. And it was all free so that is always a plus.

The rest of the boat ride was amazing. The towns lining the shores all look as if they belong in a fairy tale, with castles nestled into the landscape. The fluffy clouds and the mountains together looked like they belonged on a postcard. All in all it was a fantastic trip with breathtaking views and delicious food.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 











After the boat tour, which ended a little before 3, a small group of us decided to go to Le Musée Ariana, which is a Swiss museum of ceramics and the like. Of course, being me and not knowing any French, I walked through an exhibit that was technically only open to people who paid for a ticket. I was stopped for a ticket, had no idea what the man was saying, so just nodded and kept on walking. He must've just thought of me as a stupid American, cause he didn't ask again. Only when I went back to the lobby and started talking about how nice the exhibit was did I find out. Oh well. Live and learn.