When I first saw this during the Fêtes de Genève, I thought it was another Swiss identity crisis. Only after I realised that Swiss humour goes a long way: a fairground attraction with several cars with the EU flag (27?), bumping into each other, is a wonderful way of showing your opinion about your neighbours and the will you have to be in such a mess. A politic statement full of wit, I'd say.
Trachsellauenen, 28th July 2007
Today, in a sunny, hot, festive national holiday, I'm still to go outside. I've stayed the entire day at home, working and catching up on postponed tasks. Not feeling great about it, but it can help me enjoying next weekend.
This weekend was the first prove I tasted of Swiss efficiency and conservatism. It rained the whole weekend (today I haven't even went out), except for the period the traditional Lake Parade party was crossing the streets of Geneva. Inspired in Berlin's Love Parade, the Lake Parade shows that Swiss are very fond of keeping their reputation of discretion and conservatism.
I arrived. The weather is bad, I only have three nights at the hotel and from Wednesday on I don't have any place to stay.
Welcome to Geneva.
