LIFE LATELY: In early September, I went for a
long stroll around Lake Geneva. I can’t express enough how much nature enriches
my life. I adore writing posts about landscapes and strolls and I will continue
to write about /photograph such things.
Villa Bartholoni at the Mon Repos Park
overlooking Lake Geneva
Promenade du Lac by Lake Geneva
Fountain in the Jardin Anglais
Lake Geneva public beach in
Eaux-Vives (Baby Plage). During the summer I loved taking a
dip in the lake and sunbathing here. Swimming in this vivid water where the
surrounding mountains are reflected is magical. This beach, composed of small
pebbles, is an invitation to relax in the heart of Geneva.
That bank holiday weekend, the beach
was empty, except for this courageous baby who came to wet his feet and this
young man who came to sunbathe.
The Statue of La Bise by the
sculptor Alfred Henri König, located on the Quai Gustave-Ador in Eaux-Vives.
BEAUTY PRODUCTS: I have renewed my stock of lipsticks;
I picked up these two shades at The Body Shop “Matte Lip Liquid Lipstick
Mauritius Dahlia 017” and “Matte Lip Liquid Lipstick Hahiti Hibiscus”.
I am fond of this season’s hottest
lip colour trend. The creamy Matte Lip Liquid provides intense colour and a soft
matte finish. The liquid lipstick is long-lasting, lightweight and lusciously
soft.
PASTRY SHOP: Boulangerie
des Bains (65, Rue des Bains). I am ashamed to say it, but I went past this bakery several times
without ever stopping... it is while reading the newspaper that I learnt that
Pierre and Jean (the pastry chefs) had twice won the prestigious Swiss Bakery
Trophy which is the largest and most important contest of the bakery/confectionery
industry in Switzerland.
I went there to pick up some cakes,
I chose Blue (cherry almond mousse) and Red (fruit of the woods mousse) for our
dessert at home. What a beautiful discovery!!!
BOOKS: When I need to unwind after a stressful day, I love to go to my local library to check their new book acquisitions and book releases. That day, I borrowed two books “The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz” by Mordecai Richler and “The Swans of Fifth Avenue” by Melanie Hausser (I will review this book soon).
WHAT I’VE BEEN READING: I re-read a fantastic book on the Tsar’s Family and Grigori Rasputi “Rasputin’s Daughter” by Robert Alexander. I really liked this book (first read in 2006) which I find has extraordinary depth and suspense. If you are a big fan of historical fiction and historical novels, you will love this book. This novel takes us into those turbulent days in the wake of the Russian Revolution, the strong relationship of the Romanovs with Rasputin, Rasputin’s family life and his final days. This is a captivating narrative about intrigue and conspiracy that reveals the shocking truth of Maria’s father’s end and the identity of those who participated in it.
RESTAURANTS: With lots of “escapades”,
restaurant reviews have been a little forgotten these past months. But I had a
few yummy meals in some lovely restaurants. I especially liked “Wine & Beef
Fusterie”, a trendy restaurant in the heart of Geneva. As someone who is
incredibly passionate about brasserie food, this was a perfect choice for an
end of summer night out.
Before dinner at “Wine & Beef”, while
waiting for Sweetheart, I went for an aperitif at “Thimothy Oulton &
Lounge” which has an “oh so British” style and feel. Valter, the manager,
spoiled me with lots of attention (a great welcome) and, while sipping a
Cosmopolitan long drink I read a few pages of The Swans of Fifth Avenue! “Thimothy
Oulton & Lounge” (42, rue du Rhône) is the perfect place to end a
wonderful evening date with live music…
GENEVA BY NIGHT: That day the Jet d’Eau was dressed
in pink in solidarity with breast cancer sufferers.
So what’s next? It is Sweetheart’s
birthday soon and I’m looking forward to it. Apart from that, I actually don’t
have anything else planned... at least at the time I am writing this post!!