These last couple of weeks have been busy! With the academic year coming to an end here, it seems everybody is trying to squeeze in all the events - both professional and personal! So the weeks have been jam packed :)
This weekend I did a 12km race around the Lac de Joux - about 1.5hours away from Lausanne by train. It was a very picturesque run with only about 300 runners - so quite pleasant actually. Except for the heat - the race began at 3pm, and it was above 30 degrees! I did the race with a fellow PhD student and her boyfriend, and I was so glad for their company. We were happy with our time and all felt really good and strong despite the heat, so I think all my 5:45am runs have paid off! Now it is time for the Lausanne half marathon in October!
Other memorable events from recent days included eating tomato, mozzarella & basil macaroons... as well as one's flavoured with lavender and foie gras - can't say I am a fan. Today I had brunch at one of my favourite places Etoile blanche (still hard to beat pancakes, egg, bacon and maple syrup - yum!) and then farewell drinks for a colleague tonight - I really appreciate the community I am part of here!
2.5 busy days of work left and then I will be home - SO EXCITED!
