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Julie McCoy's avatar

Lovely story Alex traveling with your son. Curious why the statue of Freddy Mercury in Montreux?

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Alex Keerie's avatar

In his latter years, he had a place on the lake which I believe you can now rent. Queen were a big fan of the area and I think the recording studio was there.

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Joanne Tracey's avatar

Looks like a great cake and I laughed as I imagined you forgoing the coffee. Billy Joel is an amazing storyteller and his best songs do just that - Scenes From An Italian Restaurant being one that springs to mind. I've just finished reading Richard Armitage's thriller Geneva set in, wait for it, Geneva.

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Alex Keerie's avatar

I love reading a book, when I’m in the same location. Geneva seems to be one of those hubs I keep going back to. I’ll look that book up.

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Barbara Lofgren's avatar

That does look a very good cake. Sounds like you had a great trip! I love pain au raisin too.

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Alex Keerie's avatar

I once had a pain aux pistache…..amazing, the bakery has long since gone….but not the memory

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Betty Williams's avatar

Thank you for the shoutout! Montreux looks like such a beautiful town and now I want to visit. Glad you had fun with your son. And I see we have the same musical tastes!

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Alex Keerie's avatar

Thanks Betty, love your passion for substack and cooking.

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