10/9/20 I have been here a few times with my parents,…read moreunfortunately when I took pictures, they were on a disposable camera. I don't have the pictures anymore. The first time saw this water shoot out, the iday of putting my hand into the blast came to mind. If I had done that, I would be the same man I am today. The pressure of this water would be more than my hand could handle. Right now I can't remember if the water shooting out is extremely hot and dangerous, but the Swiss have a protective barrier to keep people from getting to close. The scenery around this place is outstanding. I don't remember what restaurants are around here, but on a hot Summer day or just about any other time, it is beautiful. Switzerland is a wonderful place, but since my French was terrible, the Swiss weren't always inclined to talk to me.... Still I had fun.

I almost feel guilty for not giving Geneva's Jet d'Eau 5 stars. Many others did just that…read more I didn't even know this interesting feature in Lake Geneva and in the city existed. If taking Swiss Airlines to Europe and changing planes, you will most likely go through Swiss's main hub at Zurich (ZRH). On one occasion headed to Sicily, I had to change planes in Geneva, which was a surprisingly underwhelming airport. I had a very long layover and I calculated that I could leave Geneva's airport. One particularly interesting thing that can be self-managed and doesn't require a tour or much time is the Jet d'Eau. In English, this means the water jet, which is essentially a geyser. Geneva is in Francophone Switzerland while Zurich is in the German speaking part of Switzerland. (This brings up the classic joke about a person who speaks only one language.) Trains come right into the airport, the city center is close by, the price is right (for it being Switzerland), so move along quickly and in a studied and metered way to the Jet d'Eau. In my case, it meant also taking the water shuttle within the transit system to get to the south shore of Lake Geneva and close to the geyser. The Jet d'Eau is impressive on all levels. Its height and force can be seen from far away and are even more impressive up close. The path, seating, informative signage, and hardscape set up for the Jet d'Eau are nicely put together. It's fun to just sit there and take in this marvelous sight and feel the mist that might spray in your direction. You'll dry off. It is also fun to do the attendant people watching and try to figure out where the visitors are from. You may not do that, but I do. I calculated everything correctly. I backtracked on the water shuttle and the train back to GVA. Everything worked out well and I continued onward to Italy. I really wish I could have spent more time at the Jet d'Eau. Take note of a few things. Remember that this is Switzerland, so, when the weather turns cold, the Jet d'Eau (probably) will not be operative. Then, when asked what the capital of Switzerland is, it is neither Zurich nor Geneva.

The Reformation Wall is a massive and impressive historical landmark in Geneva, honoring key…read morefigures of the Protestant Reformation. If you're visiting the Banc de la Treille (the longest bench in the world), getting here should be easy but we unnecessarily ended up taking a longer route. From the bench, it should just be a short downhill walk--about 5 minutes--into Parc des Bastions, near the Old Town. There was a group of people practicing some Mexican dance when we got there. Wish they let us take our photos for a few minutes, but they were just minding their business that we had to wait until they were done.

AKA The Reformation Wall...built in 1909 this 60 foot stone wall has the leaders of the Protestant…read moreReformation etched into it. They stare down at you as you try and figure out how to fit them all into one picture. The wall is located in a Park just outside the wall of the old town of Geneva. It's a wall..what more can I say?? :)

10/9/20 Walking around the city has been a blast. One of the…read morelast times I was here, this area under construction. The photo I am seeing right now looks like the finished product. Walking around this area, I came across a belt maker. I was immediately pegged as an American and sold a wonderful belt I used for many years. It wasn't until I found a belt that a customer at Marriott Courtyard threw in the trash. The belt didn't meet the guests standards anymore, but worked wonders for me. Seeing the picture of this area in Switzerland reminded me of the belt marker I met. I also wondered what it would be like to live in some of these houses with a view of the water. I could see myself on warm days sitting on the balcony drinking San Pellegrino while eatting a Belgian Waffle with pecans and blueberries with a side of cantaloupe bacon and more blueberries. My God, it will be beautiful.

I had a delicious bowl of gazpacho that was ice cold, fresh and most delicious. It had some…read morecroutons sprinkled on top that were not so great and they got mushy so I ate around them and instead enjoyed the crusty bread served on the side. My friend had the onion soup which she enjoyed. We ate outside on a warm and sunny Afternoon. Our waiter was friendly and efficient. A friend recommended to try their fillet perches as they are very good.

OMG. Worst service in years. I read reviews and should have listened. Incredibly slow, waiter…read moreforgets to deliver requests and guy (manager?) behind the bar is drinking. I would be too but they keep forgetting to bring my wine. Food is uninspiring and expensive. Avoid. Much better choice was our meal last night at Les Amures.

10/9/20 When I walked by this place, I saw it wasn't always…read moreas crowded as other places in Switzerland. Still, the pictures I saw trigger a memory until I saw a photo from an angle I do remember. The flower arrangements were always a wonder to see when we walked by this site. There was almost always something going on around Lac Leman. My mom told me about the boundary zones between Geneva Switzerland and France are complicated to explain, but the picture I have make it easier to understand. From where Monument Brunswick starts to walking around the whole lake took some time, but I got the chance to do it. I only did it once, but I had fun.

7/15/2024 - walking to the jet stream water which shoots out of the lake about 160 meters, we came…read moreaddress this. It was free and we just found a bench and relaxed for a few minutes. It was very cool looking. See photos.

Pros: + Cute Museum +…read morePlenty of great spots for photos + Beautiful replica of the city of Geneva + Free Cons: - A little difficult to find the entrance - we spent a while asking for directions

If you are going to the old town and have ALOT of extra time to kill, then this is an OK place to…read morekill some time. It is a free museum in the old town of Geneva. It is hard to find though at first, I had to ask someone for help to point the way. The museum is housed in a historic building, which they say the foundations date back to the 12th century. The museum offers a look at the history of the city, Nothing very exciting. I was in and out in a few minutes.