On day 3, we were still staying in Geneva, but we made a day trip to the cities of Montreux and Lausanne, both well known for their classic and nostalgic feel. We woke up pretty early and took the train along the Swiss Riviera to Montreux first, passing by acres and acres of vineyards along the way.
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Upon reaching Montreux, we took a trolley bus to Chateau de Chillon, the most famous castle in Switzerland. This extraordinary castle was brought to the world's attention by Lord Byron in his 1816 poem 'The Prisoner of Chillon'. Lord Byron even carved his name onto a pillar in the castle prisons.
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The castle is strategically situated along the banks of Lake Geneva and contains a stunning myriads of halls, towers and courtyards.
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The city of Montreux exudes a calm and serene atmosphere. The autumn leaves when we were there actually added an extra touch of peacefulness.
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We dedicated about 3-4 hours at Chateau de Chillon before leaving for Lausanne, the Swiss Olympic Capital. This medieval city is dominated by its array of Gothic cathedrals and museums. We had initially wanted to visit the majestic Cathedrale de Notre Dame, but decided to visit the Olympic Museum instead. We had only time for one, so we headed to the shores of Ouchy by bus and walked to the museum.
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It was a treat for a sports nut like myself. They had on display so many historical items from the Olympic games, including sports gear and apparatus used during the games. They had a gallery specifically dedicated to the host country of the previous game, in this case the Beijing Olympics.
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At about 4 pm, we left for Geneva as Wen Lee wanted to visit some of the attractions in Geneva which she missed the day before while she was at the conference. It was a long long day, and we reached the hotel just after dark. It was a really memorable day, i really enjoyed Chateau de Chillon, I must say .
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