In June, there is the tradition to go to Paris and spend as many hours as possible at Roland Garros. This year the weather was not so nice. Still the Arc de Triomphe remains impressive.
This year was a treat with tickets for both finals! Even if we did enjoy watching the best players in the world, let us remember that "tennis belongs to us all". So, when will you play? Me, surely next week-end!
The women's final was a surprise package. The Italian Schiavone won her first major tournament at 29, beating her more powerful opponent, the Australian Stosur. It was a perfect example that on clay, the cleverer and faster player can outsmart and outlast a more poweful one.
As for the men's final, there was no surprise there. The king of clay courts - Nadal - won yet another title. His fifth Roland Garros! A very solid performance, with clever tactics and enormous self-confidence. We got to witness an array of superb rallies and great concluding shots. Well done!
As every year, I had to stay confined to the stands... I must finally admit that I will never get on court there. Maybe it is better not to go again next year...
This year was a treat with tickets for both finals! Even if we did enjoy watching the best players in the world, let us remember that "tennis belongs to us all". So, when will you play? Me, surely next week-end!
The women's final was a surprise package. The Italian Schiavone won her first major tournament at 29, beating her more powerful opponent, the Australian Stosur. It was a perfect example that on clay, the cleverer and faster player can outsmart and outlast a more poweful one.
As every year, I had to stay confined to the stands... I must finally admit that I will never get on court there. Maybe it is better not to go again next year...
These beautiful vineyards are set on the steep slopes of Lake Leman, where they benefit from lots of sunshine. This is compounded by the reflection of the the sun in the lake and the white stone walls. The vine terraces are classified as UNESCO world heritage site.
Besides the fantastic, tasty and fruitful wines, we enjoyed the famous fish filets ("filets de perche") - a local speciality. Although, it might have been that they were imported from Estonia or Poland...