Bonjour Geneve!

We had very little time in Geneva since we arrived by train from Lucerne at noon and we left the next morning for Paris! Immediately upon arriving it was a totally different atmosphere since we are used to German! It felt like we were in France! The French language is more familiar to me so I don't sound as weird speaking the small things I know haha. But I love hearing and attempting to say things in German so I'm going to miss that! Also Geneva was hot! I'd say like 80 so when we first got there and walked to the United Nations building we were dying. I can tell you Ashley was hating Switzerland for their prices and the walking haha. We went to coop (our grocery store that saved us in Switzerland) and got some delicious baguette sandwiches and walked and ate them. We headed towards the UN and it was really cool seeing it! I've never been to New York and seen the most important one, but the Geneva one is next! We had just been watching the news about Palestine trying to get a seat too! Weird coincidence. There was the chair monument in front and then the rows of flags, very awesome! But we somehow couldn't find ours! I was excited to see the building and bummed we missed the Red Cross one and museum. Anyway, after we checked in officially (not just dropping off our luggage) they gave us a Geneva pass for the buses, rail, and boats so that was super nice. Ashley made a good point that we should rest up for Paris and she was exhausted so she took a nap. We also decided not to go to any churches or museums as they'll be plenty in Paris and Florence. After a refreshing rest, we went on a short boat ride across the Rhone river. We went over to the Jet d'eau, Geneva's water fountain jet and saw it up close. It was really high and quite awesome. I hadn't realized it had been a symbol of Geneva since the late 19th century! Quite a bit earlier than Disney's World of Color! I also learned that it is white because of the pressure and bubbles. Unlike the late 18th century I don't think they actually need it anymore, before it got moved to a more visible tourist spot it was needed and then they realized it's popularity! Interesting tidbit. After that we went to coop again and got salads and yogurt, and a bit of salami and bread too. We sat and ate them in an area with kids scootering and playing games. It was neat. We went to our hostel, showered because today was not a pretty sight, and now we are paying a lot of money for laundry! Our first time haha it is definitely needed. We are actually watching Scooby Doo in French at the moment waiting for our laundry. Next entry from Paris! Au Revoir!