Fantastic to be back in Geneva! The lake with the jet d'eau is still a sight to behold. A walk along the shores is a must, and a dinner by the lake a treat. Maybe even a bit more this year, with the super strong swiss franc.
Geneva is August is also the time of the fireworks. I can confirm that they are the biggest and the best the world over. I already mentioned this in previous entries, but this year I managed to record the grand finale, and it is worth every second. For me, it was a first to be seated just by the lake. The view of the fireworks exploding over you and plunging towards you was magnificent. Be careful if you put the sound too loud while watching the video, the next door dog might howl.
As is the tradition, the Fetes de Geneve have a guest of honor, this year was India, or better put "incredible India". I suppose the choice was also motivated by the need to replace the absence of the traditionally numerous Muslim tourists (because of Ramadan). The Indians recreated this mini-Taj Mahal, which prove to be a hit amongst locals. Let's see if this event will manage to make Indian tourists come to Geneva, rather than the traditional Lucerne and Alps areas.
Not everybody is on holidays in August. It is the start of the football national league. After several years of languishing in lower leagues, the two biggest French-speaking Swiss clubs, Servette Geneva and Lausanne, found their way back into the top flight. They resumed their rivalry at the highest level with a very entertaining match, won by Servette 4-2. 
Going beyond Geneva, the lake extends into Vaud, and its beautiful vineyards. We took a little touristic train to meander on the sunny and steep slopes. Of course, there was a stop to do some wine tasting. A very good excursion indeed.
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