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Irishman in the Middle East
Geneva
MB had to stop in Geneva for two days on his way back to the Middle East last week, and took the opportunity to take a few shots of the famous Geneva fountain, which was opposite MB’s hotel.
Geneva (Switzerland) is in the French-speaking area of Switzerland, right on the French border, and is located where the Rhone River enters lake Geneva. The city has a population of approximately 200,000 and is famous as a financial centre & for its watch-making industry, in addition to being the location for a number of UN organisations & the Red Cross. It also hosts the world famous Hadron Nuclear Particle Collider which is located nearby at a depth of 175M, extending under the French/Swiss border.
Everything in Geneva is expensive, and property prices are in the stratosphere. The airport includes a shop where one can purchase Rolex watches and another where one can buy Leica cameras; which both, in themselves, tell a story of the city and its visitor profile.
Some pics of the fountain & surrounding area:
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Smashing images, MB – looks a beautiful city, perhaps best explored ‘watchless’ but certainly with camera. Thank you for sharing. TH.
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Thanks Tom. Bring a suitcase of cash if you want on of those watches! Very compact city. Easy to walk around.
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MB clearly made excellent use of MB’s free time! Lovely shots.
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Thanks HM
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