Ice cream by the sea and learning about olympics

Lausanne is the home of the National Olympic Stadium. I went there this week with Preeti and Heather, two other students here from the University of Minnesota. Preeti is studying medicine while Heather is in the same program as me-Masters of Public Policy.

We really enjoyed the museum and learned much about how the Olympics began. Every athlete is expected to respect others from different countries. It made us realize how much world relationships are omnipresent in Switzerland. Getting the countries together, regardless of government and world policies is a major feat. It seems to be a national motto around here.

The three of us also had Cheese fondue by the lake and also saw the replica of the Cathedral of Notre Dame. It was beautiful. I had previously studied this in an art history class at Bemidji State University. We discussed the features and the interior and how such magnificent architecture could stand with high ceilings.

On Saturday, Virginie, my sister here, had a tennis event in Neuchâtel. This is a city on a mountaintop with a lake in the valley. It was glorious. While she played tennis, I explored the city. I went to a museum to learn about mammoths, did some shopping and had ice cream by the lake.

The best part of the weekend was seeing Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer’s Night Dream” performed outdoors in the area Château, or castle. I think it was my first outdoor performance. It was amazing!