To kick off the long anticipated week of travel, I decided to take an overnight bus to my first destination: Geneva, Switzerland. The countryside between the cities of Lyon, France and Geneva is easily one of the most beautiful landscapes that I have had the chance to see. Deep snaking valleys laying in-front of snow capped mountains set the scene for the first hour of the trip. As we neared Geneva, the mountains gave way to verdant hills that put Texas hill country to shame. While busing across Europe for 14 hours was not exactly what I’d call enjoyable, getting an unexpected scenic tour made at least the daytime leg of the journey very memorable.
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| Fondue at Auberge de Savièse |
Geneva turned out to be a very enjoyable detour on the way to the United Kingdom. While being EXTREMELY expensive, we were able to find plenty of things to see and do without completely wrecking our bank accounts. The highlights of sightseeing came from ascending the 157 step north tower in St. Peters Cathedral in the heart of the city to get a panoramic view of both the city and the mountainous backdrop. For food, the must trys were chocolate and fondue, both of which Geneva is internationally known for.
Liverpool:
Being the home to the birthplace of the Beatles, Liverpool was a must. Due to the young vibrance of the city that just didn't seem to be present in any other place I went to in the UK coupled with the seemingly endless list of live-music venues carrying on the Beatles's roots, I think I can safely say that Liverpool is my favorite city in the UK.
Edinburgh, Scotland:
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| Edinburgh Castle |
Scotland was easily the most beautiful of the British countries that I visited. Hills and waterscapes dominate the northern horizon while the combination of old and new city coming together dominate the south. I was able to try two traditional Scottish dishes: haggis and raspberry/whiskey based desert cranachan (pronounced cranacan), both of which were delicious.
London:
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| London Eye |
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| Fish and Chips |
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| Tower Bridge |
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| Sunset on the River Thames |
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