Day 16-2 – the view from the top
11 Jun 2016

Day 16-2 – the view from the top

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The weather here is positively mercurial. The clouds rolled on just about when we left Chillon Castle, although strands hung around. This afternoon promised a high for me. We were going to take a funicular railway train up the mountain … Continued

Day 15 – Montreux, playground of the rich and famous
9 Jun 2016

Day 15 – Montreux, playground of the rich and famous

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We were scheduled to spend two days at Montreux on the banks of Lake Geneva, staying in the Montreux Palace, now a five star hotel. We arrived at the lakeside at the town of Vevey, where Charlie Chaplin spent his … Continued