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Aug. 04, 2008. 50km/hr & hazard lights flashing we made it to the BMW Shop. Chuard Motos in GENEVA. |
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Alex, the mechanic, had the motorcycle up on the stand in minutes and the rear drive disassembled. |
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The seal at been leaking since Portugal and final blew the previous day in the French Alps. |
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The old rear drive beside the new (used, but clean) rear drive. |
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A new rear drive was 1200Euro, but we got a used one for 300Euro. |
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There was no saving the old one as the gear teeth had been grinded away. |
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Aug. 05, 2008. The rear drive was replaced in a few hours... |
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...we camped only 15km outside of Geneva in the wine country... |
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...and while the motorcycle was getting fixed we explored downtown Geneva. |
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Geneva is set at the most western point of Lake Geneva. |
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The Jet d' Eau, the world's highest fountain (140m). |
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All the international banks line the water front of the Rade de Geneve. |
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This is the birth of the Rhone river as it makes its way from Lake Geneva to France. |
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The Theatre House. |
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How about a game of Chess in the Parc des Bastions. |
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Arial view of the Old Town (Vieille Ville) & the Jet d'Eau. |
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Set on the hill in the midst of the Old Town stands tall the Cathedrale St-Pierre. |
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It was completed in 1230 after 70 years of construction. |
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Passing time, while waiting for the church to open. |
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The turquoise color of the unique tower. |
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The Main Entrance. |
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The cathedral was built on top of a Roman Temple & other earlier buildings. |
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The first class excavation site has been made accessible to the public. |
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Mould of the Clemence. A large star-shaped impression is the only remains of the casting of a bell. |
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Excavation shows the different layer of construction over the centuries. |
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Decorative elements are carved in stucco. |
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The bones of an Allobrogian chieftain. |
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Recovered from the tomb was this ancient Zodiac Sign Dice. |
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The Romanesque Crypt. |
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Ancient walls. |
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The Bishop's Reception Hall. Built around 400AD. |
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The highlight of this richly decorated room was amagnificent mosaic floor. |
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An ancient well. |
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Above the archaeological site lies the main Nave of the Cathedrale St. Pierre. |
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The stained-glass windows are copies of the original 15th Century Windows... |
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... which line the presbytery. |
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The original are on display in Geneva's Musee d; Art et d'Histoire. |
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The beautiful decorated ceilings. |
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Stained Rose Window. |
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Impressive Organs. |
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Aug. 06, 2008. From Geneva we climbed the COL DE FAUCILLE (1323m)... |
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...for a great view of Geneva and the mountain range beyond. |
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