LIFE
LATELY: January was a relatively quiet month, I didn’t
go anywhere exciting and only had a few invitations, I ate some delicious food
at gorgeous restaurants, but, best of all, January was spent catching up with
some of my favourite people.
WALKS: In winter the “Sentier des Sautes” is deserted,
but in the summer, the good weather pushes the Genevans to the edge
of the water for swimming and barbecuing... nicknamed “Jonx-beach”, this place
is a must to discover in summer if you visit the city.
The Viaduc de la Jonction (Viaduct of
the Junction) is a rail viaduct completed in 1945.
Jonction is a neighbourhood located near the confluence
of two rivers; one side is bordered by the Rhône and the other by the
Arve.
A beautiful building on Boulevard Carl-Vogt in the popular neighbourhood of Jonction.
EXHIBITION : Uni Carl-Vogt (66, bd
Carl-Vogt)
« La Villa d'Hadrien à Tivoli » is a
small and interesting exhibition at the university.
Hadrian’s Villa is an ancient villa built by the
Roman Emperor Hadrian in the 2nd century. It is spread over an area of 120
hectares, of which about 40 are visible nowadays. Hadrian’s Villa is
a UNESCO World Heritage Site and an important cultural and
archaeological site.
Resting Satyr statue
Discus thrower statue
STYLE: I’m totally in love with this grey fluffy faux fur short
coat. I bought it a long time ago, but it is only recently that I have been
wearing it each time I go out. I feel funky and a bit sexy in it. Especially when
I pair it with these high heel boots.
BEAUTY
PRODUCTS: Klorane
Shampoo and Conditioner. If you are looking for excellent hair products,
don’t look any further. These Swiss hair care products are expensive, but,
trust me, they are worth every penny.
CAKE LOVER: Stettler & Castrischer (69, Rue du Rhône) We finally succumbed to the
temptation of the Castrischer dark chocolate Black Forest, a super soft and
airy sponge cake with a thick layer of ultra-light whipped cream.
Café Remor (3, Place du Cirque) I
like to go there for a cup of tea and to eat the lemon meringue pie, which is a
delight - the best I’ve ever had! I highly recommend their dessert menu.
RESTAURANT: La
Plancha (2, Place des Eaux-Vives)
It may be relaxed and convivial, but La
Plancha is a truly special place. The food is fine and hearty. The setting is
very nice, the staff efficient and friendly, yet discreet. I highly recommend
this restaurant, especially in summer when the terrace is open.
We ordered the menu of the day:
Aperol Spritz
Leek soup with curry and
parsnip chips
Bavette beefsteak with
Bleu d’Auvergne sauce, fondant turnips with sesame and
gratin potatoes
Wasabi Sushi Carouge (6, Place du Temple)
Whenever I’m craving for sushi, this is where I
go. For me, their sushi is very good, fresh and affordable, plus they have a
delivery service. I sat by the window with a nice view of the Temple and I
enjoyed my menu composed of sushi rolls and makis tempura shrimp.
BOOKS: Here’s what I've been reading in January (books
from my bookshelves).
Child
of Happy Valley: A Memoir by Juanita Carberry. This book covers
Juanita’s life in Kenya and her adulthood in the UK up to her joining the
Women’s Territorials. A very pleasant read. I will review it in the coming
months.
Girl
with a pearl earring by Tracy Chevalier. I have just read this
book for the second time (248 pages) I re-read it to be able to write a better
analysis. This great novel gracefully combines true facts and fiction about
Johannes Vermeer, whose life is very little known. This novel tells the story
of Griet, a poor young girl living with Vermeer’s family in Delft. Stay tuned
for this book review.
I hope you all have a fun February…