Week 1 and First Outing

So, our first week is complete, and it went so fast!  A little bit of jet lag, a little bit of orientation and our first field trips, all in all, I would consider a great success.

Our first field trips were to Montreux.  Given we don't have international plans yet, my Gen Y was coming out and I was too anxious to go too far without a data plan, lame I know.  Montreux is a beautiful town just a ten minute train ride away.  Here is our first train ride, which can be a true test of a relationship if you don't speak any French, let me tell ya!  The train system is fantastic, but it's just an entirely new process to be learned.

Once we got to Montreux we asked these nice women at the stop how to get to Chateau de Chillon, and thankfully they told us where/how to get tickets for the bus (201), where it would stop (right in front of the castle), etc.  The castle was top on our list because we had heard such wonderful things and boy did it live up to the reputation.  This castle dates back from 1150 and has had many restorations but was so incredible.

Afterwards we walked along Lake Geneva, which is just breathtaking in every direction.  We even made a little pit stop at a place called Chez Gaston to have a drink and take in the scenery.

In summary, I would say a successful first field trip.  I can't wait to see what's next!