Travel and Personal
Prague. Take Two
Back in Prague, the weather has improved. And so has my impression of this city. There are still hordes of tourists outside, but now I know where to avoid them. The beergarden across the river and up the hill. Or the plateau next to it that once held Stalin and is now overrun by the [...]
Greetings from the Czech Republic
Greetings. I write this from Trutnov, a small town in the Czech Republic, about 10 minutes by car from Poland.
I was in Prague earlier this week, but the greyness of Geneva followed me there. That, combined with the hordes of tourists, made for a disappointing visit. Somehow the magic of this ‘magical’ city eluded me.
The [...]
Off to Zurich
Just arrived in Zurich. The nature of my work means I will be spending the rest of the week here, so I had better get acquainted with this largest of Swiss cities. It is Swiss-German and I will be working in a bank, but I’ve heard a lot of good things too. Still, the prospect [...]
Geneva awakens
After several weeks, and months, of grey, cold, wet days, the sun has brought spring to Geneva. This is the Geneva I remember, and one that one can but adore. Sitting in the sun, instead of at the university conducting research as was the original plan, I recall why last summer was so unproductive. Because [...]
Searching for an Apartment
I’ve decided to become a woman. Thing is, I’ve spent the last few days looking for a place to stay in Geneva. Note that I use the phrase, ‘place to stay’, rather than apartment. The latter, of course, is a luxury available only to the rich and famous - or those gainfully employed in the [...]
The fun never stops in Kenya
It seems the fun never ends in Kenya. Just yesterday I was telling a friend here that Kenya was relatively stable, compared to West Africa. Then I get alarming news from my friends KJ and Laura Walubengo (of Capital FM fame) of the latest scandal. To borrow their words, this one is ‘a big deal’, [...]
Geneva - 2nd impressions
It stinks. Coming back from a bar in Geneva, that is. I had forgotten what smoke smelt like on clothes. Welcome to Geneva.
I guess some things never change. It is still a tiny city. At the train station I ran into my professor and boss on my 2nd day here - and he doesn’t even [...]
Back to Geneva
Last night at 10:30pm, after a day of slumber, I went out for a walk. The crisp air, red nose, and freezing ears woke me up to the fact that I was indeed back in Geneva. Thank god for winter.
It is comforting to be back where it is strangely familiar. Familiar because the women are [...]
