Thursday, February 4, 2020: Champellant, Evian, Palace Lumiere, and the Jumelage renewal ceremony
A beautifully clear February morning overlooking the Thonon waterfront.
Visiting a field near Champellant in the foothills of the Alps near the Swiss border.
It was here in 1944 that an American B17 bomber crash-landed. It’s crew survived and escaped to Switzerland with the help of the townspeople.
Mayor Benson Wong and Terry Mark standing in front of a 48-star US flag from WWII.
A collection of photos preserved by the residents of Champellant.
The chapel built in the middle of the field, with the plaque commemorating the event.
Visiting the Evian mineral water plant in the town called Evian.
Visiting the Evian mineral water plant in the town called Evian.
Jane Meyer Brahm and Terry Moreman try out the big Evian Adirondack in the lobby.
Rich Conrad tries out the big Evian Adirondack in the lobby.
Getting an explanation of how the Evian water is collected from the mountains and bottled.
Visiting the Palace de Lumiere.
The Mercer Island delegation visits the cheese shop called Fromagerie Boujon in Thonon Les Bains.
Mayor Benson Wong standing beside the plaque at Thonon les Bains City Hall commemorating the sister city relationship with Mercer Island.
Visiting the Thursday Farmers Market in Thonon.
Enjoying lunch in Thonon les Bains City Hall.
Mayor Benson Wong presenting a gift of art from the City of Mercer Island to Mayor Jean Denais.
Mercer Island delegates Rich Conrad and Gabrielle Sisco.
Now *this* is how chocolate mousse is supposed to taste!
Linda Todd presenting Mercer Island’s second art gift to the City of Thonon les Bains – a circular glass sculpture with an engraving of water, a bridge, and mountains. In the background is the painting that Thonon les Bains gifted to Mercer Island.
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