Coincidentally, the week of the summit happened to be the same time as L'Escalade, Geneva's biggest festival. Citizens from all over Geneva dressed up in 17th century costumes to celebrate the defeat of the Duke of Savoy's army in 1602.

	View of Geneva from my hotel room.		The Jet D'Eau, the highest fountain plume in the world.
	Clearer view of Jet D'Eau from the opposite river bank.		View of the Alps. The Jet D'Eau is just off the left side of the photo.
	A merry-go-round not far from the cathedral.		Geneva's cathedral.
			It's still quiet at the cathedral, but soon it will be crowded with people.
			Horsemen arrive to patrol the city during the festival.
	17th century weekend warrior pushes a cart used to shield men firing their arquebuses.		Crowds assemble for the festival.
	A platoon of pikemen protect the musketeers as they load their guns.
	Musketeers demonstrate their guns, which were incredibly loud.		Apparently she doesn't like the noise.
	The noise from the musket fire is so loud I can't hold my camera straight.		I accidentally take a picture of my shoe during a volley of musket fire.
	Getting ready for another volley.		A fife and drum parade.
			Fifers seem to be everywhere on L'Escalade.
	Swordsman show off their fencing skills.
	Trumpeters perform near city hall.		Kids in clown costumes watching the trumpeters.
	Hanging out with steaming cups of vin chaud.		Walking down towards the river from the cathedral.
	One of the main shopping streets in Geneva.		Swans paddle along the Rhone, where the river meets the lake.
			An oversized puppy doesn't like the bridge, so his owner carries him all the way across.
	Traffic heading across the main bridge as sunset approaches.		Back in the hotel, the mirrored elevator makes a great excuse for a self portrait.

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