This past Tuesday we played tourist, exploring the panoramic views of Monte Generoso (5,581 ft in elevation).
Here’s Ramesha and his father, Silvio, on the train we took to reach the summit of the mountain; the cogwheel railway has been in operation for 125 years.
This interesting(!) structure is the Fiore di Pietra (Stone Flower), designed by famous Swiss architect, Mario Botta. It’s impressive, but seems rather out of place in that beautiful natural setting. Like Ramesha said, in New York City it would fit right in.
On the opposite end of the spectrum are these buildings, part of a farm located a stone’s throw from the Fiore di Pietra. I suppose you can guess which style I prefer… 🙂
Of course, we were really there to enjoy the view…
….which was stunning.