We made it.  The photo below depicts the gorgeous view from our apartment.  Wow, does it feel good to be back in this city I love so much!  The water in the canal is crystal clear and feeds into Lake Annecy, which is considered the cleanest lake in all of Europe.  Can’t wait to go swimming!

This photo of the girls was taken just below our apartment.  There’s an antiques market taking place today and we spent some time browsing through the different stalls.  Annecy is heaven on earth, despite our first close encounter with rude waiters.  Even jaded Chloe said she loves it and wants to live here someday.  Sophie thinks Annecy would make the perfect hometown for Belle (of Beauty and the Beast).  And let me tell you, that’s saying something.