A big HOWDY to my cousin Natalie and her fiance Craig who recently departed after spending 9 days with me in my small and spartan apartment in a suspect neighbourhood during their 5 week tour of Europe.

As well as exploring the Swiss Riveria during their stay, they made day trips to Lausanne, Evian, Geneva and Milan. The three of us also made a trip to Annecy, a little French town with a fantastic ambience, nice markets and good food.

It was great having them and they will be sorely missed as apartment as much for their company as for Nat's wonderful housekeeping - my apartment has never been so clean and tidy!