Geneva Day 2

Gruyere Cheese Factory

Woke around 8:15 and slowly prepared ourselves for breakfast. The view from the bedroom was of the Jura snow-capped mountains. Breakfast was at Andrew and Becky's which was much warmer than our place.

We are staying in the landlord's house next door. It is a sprawling house on two floors. The heating system leaves a lot to be desired. Either the heating is on or the hot water, never both. To adjust the controls you have to reach into a room with water beneath the boiler.

Montreux at sunset

After breakfast we all piled into the Sharan and drove to Gruyere where the famous cheese is made. We started off in the restaurant for soup and a drink. Then we went around the factory to see cheese being made but sadly we were too late so missed the action. The scenery was splendid with snow-capped mountains all around.

Montreux Christmas Market

On leaving Gruyere we drove to Montreux for the Christmas Market. The traffic was intense but we eventually parked under the casino. We strolled around the market and rested for a drink of gluhwein followed by a crepe. We then drove back to Challex in the dark. For evening meal we had pumpkin soup and pizza. I uploaded my photos and videos and then we went to bed at 11pm.

Map of Gruyere and Montreux - click to enlarge