Montreaux

We drove overnight from Austria to Montreaux, Switzerland to find that our truck had been turned away at the border. While we waited to see if it would get there with the gear we checked into a hotel. We stayed right on Lake Geneva which is a huge alpine lake surrounded by the Swiss & French Alps. Spent the afternoon relaxing and taking in the sights before heading to do soundcheck. After soundcheck I walked
along the lakeside path to a park where I went for an amazing swim just as the sun was setting.



The gig went well but ended late which didn't bode well for our 8am lobby call. I know that doesn't sound early to all you fancy-pants workaday types, but when you get back from work at 2:30am, it's early. I managed to get up at 7 and go for another swim on a beautiful, clear morning. The water in Lake Geneva is surprisingly warm. Not warm, but not cold. Some of the best swimming ever. Montreaux is definitely one of the most beautiful spots I've been to, though the hazy day kept most of my pictures from doing the place justice.

Montreaux


Lake Geneva & The Alps at 7:15am



We left Montreaux and drove thru the Alps to Torino, Italy. It was an incredible drive of twists and turns and mtn. views.




We played a free festival in a park in Torino. It was a long, mellow and very hot day. Had some great salad-y Italian food and waited... The gig went well and we got on the bus to Lyon, France. Day off tomorrow.