After nearly 60 years a member of the Scouts, Max has finally visited the Headquarters. We have been to Gilwell House, where Baden Powell lived, and to B-P House in London. Now we are in Geneva, and hopes are high.
May God smile on you today,
Elizabeth
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We turned into Rue du Pre-Jerome, and realised that a familiar sign heralded our destination. A kind chap showed us the lift, and the Receptionist on the First Floor.
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The view out the window was a surprise - opposite is a single story building with a lawn on the roof - space appreciated by these pigeons. Seven-story tall appartment houses are the expected views.
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Neil Armstrong took his Scout Badge to the Moon - and it now is proudly diisplayed in the Bureau office.
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We are getting the hang of the Geneva transport system, and used first a Number 9, then 13 to come along Rue de Carouge to bus-stop Augustins, where we walked back to find Rue du Pre-Jerome and the World Scout Bureau.
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We caught the bus number 33 in the city, planning to take a round trip along the Route de Vandoeuvres, and see the sights. To our surprise, we saw a vineyard, and decided to take a closer look.
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The bus stop is called Le-Fort with the vineyard beside it, and this place name was close to the stop. This small bunch of Shiraz was missed by the pickers.
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The vines appear young, although the trunks show more age. They are planted about 60 cms apart, with about 8 shoots grown for the season's fruit.
At Frontenex the bus stops if we signal - Arret sur demande.
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