I might not yet have mentioned that Geneva is one of the most expensive towns on the planet.  Dinner out for two at a reasonably nice place starts at about the equivalent of $100.  A decent basketball costs about $50.  And what would run you about $100 at a grocery store in the U.S. (or France, for that matter) costs about $200 in Geneva.  Want to know what else costs a lot? A haircut costs over $40 in this town, and you can call me cheap, but unless I’m having my bangs highlighted and my eyebrows waxed, I simply refuse to pay over $15 for a trip to the salon! Continue reading →