As many of you already know, I have moved, along with my husband Donald and my daughters Zoe and Emile, who, by the way, turned 12 on Friday(!) If you have kept up with the Thomas family, you might be thinking,"Oh, they've moved again, what's new." This is not your typical relocation. We are living in Geneva, Switzerland, home of the United Nations, the Red Cross, and many of the most expensive watches in the world. In December of last year, Donald was offered a job with the international offices of a Japanese firm. We didn't have to think too long or hard to make a decision. The US economy being what it is lately, accepting the offer was pretty much a no brainer. Besides, Paris would be a short flight away, as would London, Rome, Athens, etc. Donald had several interviews, then we waited, biting our fingernails, for the Swiss authorities to authorize his work visa. The wheels of bureaucracy move slowly, even here, where the reputation for neatness and organization is well known. Once we were given a green light, it was full speed ahead. Donald's first day of work was to be May 1. It was already April. Yikes! Lots to do. I don't think I had a spare minute from May to the end of June. But we all got here, despite misplaced passports and much confusion re the correct paperwork for transporting pets.
Now, the girls are settled in school, Donald is enjoying his work and I am finally using the French I studied in high school and college oh so many years ago. We have visited 2 chateaux, been through the Mont Blanc Tunnel, where we lunched on the other side in Italy, spent 3 days in Paris, where the afore mentioned pinching was necessary (the Eiffel Tower by night!) and continue to explore locally.
My plan for this blog is to share my discoveries and observations as I navigate this new city.
That's all for now. A Bientot!
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