Hi Abbie,

Welcome to Lausanne,

You will find a surprising number of similarities with Sheffield. It's very hilly, and not so good for cycling, the football team is pretty average, sports facilities are good. People are friendly but direct and talk funny. It's near to the Alps, which is like a stretched version of the peak district. There are two good universities.

For sure yoiu're going to feel at home here 'duck'

;-)

Ha! Thankyou v.much, duck :p 

I haven't found my feet yet, so dont really know much about the people here! That's why I signed up  :D 

How long you been here for?? There are also some differences which i have noticed!! The nice weather for starters. And the cleanliness of the place :) 

X 

Hey Abbie, I've been in Switzerland for two weeks aswell, for work. I live and work in Neuchatel but spend a bit of time in Lausanne too (it's bigger and has more to do!). I'm enjoying it here so far but need to meet more people! I think we came at the right time for the weather too ;). Are you planning on learning French?

Hey there! :) wow, your as new as I am then :) I love it here so far, and your right about the weather!! It's so nice. I'm not sure of any places yet, where certain things are....or the place you just said you live for instance!! It's all a bit.confusing, but I'm sure I'll figure it out soon. Slowly but surely! Yeah I need to learn French, starting lessons soon :) how about you?? 

How long are you here for? 

Ta me duck, a yorkshire lass for sure.

why not come down café des avenues on saturday for the weekly brunch.

you can get to know some nice people and have your breckie or some sanies.

here's the link: http://www.glocals.com/things-to-do/lausanne/67171.htm

i've spent many weeks in sheffield in summer and winter as well. i remember the hole in the road, and shopping on the high street. picnicing in millhouse park etc.

do you have a real northern (yorkshire ) accent?

bye for now,

roger ( epicure)

Hi roger! 

How are you?! Yes, unfortunately :) I speak quite broad Yorkshire!! Not the beat accent ever :/ haha Ay well. Yeah, I might do! :) 

What took you to Sheffield?? A few of my friends live near millhouses, but I'm from the other side. Do you know Hillsborough?? 

How long have you been in Lausanne? 

Abbie. 

I am yeah! Very glad I decided to move! Well being in Lausanne will be a lot of fun I imagine, and close to Geneva, the alps, etc.! I'm sure you'll love it. Neuchatel is about 70km from Lausanne, on the lake above (Lac Neuchatel). It's quite a small place but it's nice and easy enough to travel around. 

I'm starting French lessons next week and I'm here for....who knows! I've got a permanent job luckily so we'll see hey :) so far so good. How about you?