First Few Days in Geneva

     After many hours of travel, Ryder and I finally made it to Geneva on the 29th of June. We were happy to finally make it to our destination. Ryder, and I spent the weekend settling in and meeting Nuno's friends and family. My brain hurts after a while trying to keep up with rapid French. The weather was really warm when I first arrived, but this week it is raining. So far I am fascinated with the differences between Geneva and home. For example, while we were driving we approached a sign that tells you your speed and if you are going over the speed limit. The difference between the ones here and home is that if you are going over the speed limit, then a sad face appears, and if you are going under the speed limit then a happy face appears. Then there is of course the quality and amount of choices in the cheese and chocolate selection I came to expect here. Also, the snails here are far much more exquisite looking than the plain brown ones in the United States.
       Ryder is adapting to his new home, completely ignoring his bed and sleeping on any rug in the house, or under the table or desk. Today, Nuno is off to work again and I have a meeting at my language school. I plan on spending the week looking for job opportunities here. Until next time, as they say in French "À tout à l'heure," which translates to "see you later!" 

                                         Nuno and his family, from right to left: Nuno,
                                         his older sister Isabel, his mom Miquelina, and
                                         his younger brother Toni.

                                         Nuno and his sister picking out cheese.

                                         Ryder under the living room table.

                                         Ryder on the rug in front of the television.

  

Cool looking snails!

                                          Nuno and I at his former co-worker Mario's house.