What are you doing at a Disney show in French?

Holiday Inn Express serves complimentary breakfast in Geneva. Hooray! Cereal, fruit, and a great spread of rolls and croissants with sides of Swiss butter and cheese was something we would really get used to this weekend. After our bountiful breakfast we were ready to see the sights with Jennifer. Her first show was not until that evening, so we had the whole day to spend together.

About an hour into our trip of taking pictures of chocolate shops and old buildings, we were so frozen we thought our faces would fall off. We thought Oklahoma wind was bad, but nothing compared to this bitter, brutal icy wind. There was an adorable cafe we finally decided on going to (everything was super expensive, but there weren't really any cheaper options in this part of town). It was the perfect choice for our first Switzerland dining experience.

We were happy to be seated since the place was packed. A guy walked over who fortunately spoke English. He said he was the menu, every day they serve something different, and we could choose between shrimp, chicken, or beef. The food was superb! I ordered the shrimp, while Katie and Jenn had chicken. The soup for starters would have satisfied us, but the main dishes really topped it off. We sat there for at least two hours catching up and enjoying the cuisine.

Jenn and I had to trek over to an ATM to pay for the meal since they don't accept credit cards. Just so you know, the minimum amount you can take out is 200 francs...

Since the winter wind hadn't died down we decided to visit another cafe to warm up with some mulled wine. Katie and I had never tried it before. She really liked it, but it was a bit too sweet for me. Just imagine hot apple cider, but hot spiced wine instead. Another hour passed, and it was time to head back so Jenn could get ready for her show.

Now it was time for DISNEY ON ICE!!!! Katie and I were sooo excited. I'd never seen the show ever before, so I was ecstatic for my first experience to be in Switzerland, in French, and to have one of my friends skating in it! Jenn got us great seats AND free popcorn and cotton candy (or candy floss, as the Brits call it). The show was spectacular. At one point, some lady asked if the seats next to us were available, but we didn't understand her. Katie couldn't stop laughing because I tried telling her I didn't speak French. The look on the lady's face was priceless. We didn't have to speak the same language to know she said, "Why on earth are you at a Disney show in French, when you don't speak FRENCH?!"