Sunshine and Blue Sky

It’s as if Geneva knew the sunshine and blue sky would make me smile.

My friends and parents have been a wonderful support system this weekend, filling the void of Bo’s departure.

Yesterday morning I headed out for a 10k run with Amy and Sandra. These girls did a great job keeping pace and before I knew it we’d conquered the rolling hills of Coligny and were sipping Starbucks iced green teas and goofing off.  The run’s 9:04 average pace was strong, and the views were gorgeous. 

The run was the perfect pre-game for Caves Ouverts, the annual event that is a wine lover’s dream. It seems as if everyone in Geneva heads out to the vineyards for a day of relaxation, sunshine and tastes of local wine at participating vineyards. Each weekend a different canton, or community, hosts the event that allows people to enjoy tastes for the small cost of 5 francs.

 

Yesterday’s white dress was a recent purchase that may quickly become my favorite Summer dress. White and light, this airy TopShop dress has a cute cut-out back that is thick enough to allow for a regular bra.

We spent the afternoon at Domaine des Molard, a vineyard that has been making wine since 1352! Their Riesling- Sylvaner was perfect for the warm afternoon without being too sweet.

 

I headed back to Geneva four hours later to meet my mom and dad, who drove in from Chianti. We relaxed last night with dinner and gelato before a fun-filled Sunday fun day today.

We sipped cappuccinos while catching up at Le Pain Quotidien before spending six glorious hours outside.

I felt like a child again chasing bubbles and feeding swans.

We played tourist, taking pictures in front of the Jet d’Eau and the flags on Mont Blanc Bridge.

We walked five miles through Geneva, twisting and turning through the lakeside streets, stopping to enjoy the views and people watch.  My parents’ legs don’t like me right now, but we certainly had fun! 

As soon as my dad saw the small boat rental, he knew we had to take advantage of the quiet morning. We rented a motor boat for two hours, perfect for enjoying today’s sunshine and low humidity while waving to fellow boaters and admiring the gorgeous, lake-front homes.

  

Geneva, thank you for being perfectly on point this weekend.