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interesting and special canton, but not in Geneva, to reveal its mysteries and
the well-known places like Davos or St. secrets: the history of its name, or of the
Moritz, but in the lesser-known parts glacier period of Geneva (of which there
where they speak Romansh - and is still evidence today, and maybe you
Disentis seems to be very attractive for a walk by it every day without knowing – so,
possible visit. Disentis has an exceptional come to our meetings to find out more!),
monastery with a museum and a library, and we will disclose other mysteries and
and it is even possible to stay there, secrets of Geneva. We will also pay
which could be an incredible experience. tribute to Geneva's most prominent
We could also combine this trip with a people, those who have left their mark on
cultural visit to the rare Devil's Bridge (a the city (whether from Geneva or abroad),
masterpiece of architecture), near and tell you about historic - and also
Andermatt, crossing the only pass in the controversial - monuments, and learn
world with a maritime lighthouse, the more about Geneva's historic hotels (that
Oberalppass, and with a visit to still exist or have disappeared) and
Switzerland's oldest city, Chur, the capital historic Palaces (and there are seven
of the Canton Graubünden, and all this is Palaces in Geneva!), and also visit the
close to Disentis. If anyone would like to “quartiers” of Geneva (districts), the
volunteer to organise such a trip in the “communes”, and even secret societies,
spring (transport, hotel, guide), please and much more! Two books will guide us:
let us know. Alternatively, we could meet “Mystères de Genève” by Pernette Rickli-
directly in Disentis (those who drive can Gos (author) and “Histoire secrète de
come by car, the others can go by train Genève” by Renée-Paule Guillot (author),
with the day passes), where a guided and the notes of the Avivo guide, Otto
historical tour could be organized, then Kolly, who has kindly organised visits for
spend 2 nights at the Disentis monastery, us and shared his notes. These
and from there private journeys to discussions will alternate with discussions
Andermatt and Chur could take place on events at the UN, UNOG and at the
(detailed information for these visits Geneva International level. The detailed
would of course be available). Let's think draft plan for 2025 is already available at
about it together! the AAFI-AFICS Office, and will also be
distributed during the Carrefour
While the Cantons are indeed interesting International meetings.
and fascinating, we have received many
requests to organise discussions on If we succeed, if we get more stories from
Geneva, the city where we live. We find you and attract greater participation, we
this more difficult because you (or some could, in the future, try to organise
of you) probably know a lot more than we exchange meetings with Genevans
do, and if so, please come forward and and/or invite Genevans (historians,
share your knowledge with us. guides, and representatives of the City of
Nevertheless, we have decided to Geneva) for some lecturing. The Cité
respond to these requests and will try to Seniors (City of Geneva) is very
organise round tables or discussions, to welcoming and will certainly support and
which you are all welcome. We plan to tell help us in this undertaking. This is our
the known and unknown stories of common city, the city where we live, so
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