Multiple times a week I cycle about a dozen miles from Lausanne (where I live) to the village of Chexbres (population 2,000). Why? Besides being a scenic ride through wine vineyards it's also home to a favorite patisserie shop.
It's mid-April and I'm pretty sure Spring is here--though this being Switzerland we could get snow next week. Anyway, it's amazing how overnight these flowers in the picture just all of a sudden pop open---it's like they're saying "BOOM we're ready".
These flowers (bushes?) come in three colors---purple, yellow and white.
This area of steep terraced vineyards overlooking Lake Geneva runs for about 15 miles. The monks planted and harvested wine here more than 1,00 years ago. In fact, this area is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
That's France on the other side of Lake Geneva. Way in the distance there's a narrow valley that'll take you to Italy.
More yellow.
Here's white.
Hmm, this is in Chexbres and evidently they think winter isn't over as the fountain hasn't been turned on.
Snapped this looking through someone's yard.
Return in a month and I bet the vines on the terrace will be open.
View of lake.
Tulips.
That'll be in full bloom soon.
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