Tuesday, September 8, 2009

Lausanne Gare

While the transition from New York City to Lausanne has been an adjustment given the relative daily pace of life, there’s one place that always seems to provide a reminder of the frenetic pace of the Big Apple: the train station.


No matter what time of day or night, it always seems to be a hotbed of activity: there are the countless people scurrying to catch their trains, the myriad street musicians who have staked their claim to the choicest high-traffic properties, and the ever-present groups of teenagers who seem to consider the train station their local hang-out.

Also to similar to New York, the train station provides a glimpse into some of the more, how shall I say, “interesting” people that call this world (and quite possibly other worlds, for that matter) their home. From a people-watching perspective it’s unparalleled, and you definitely leave with more questions than answers with regard to those who cross your path.

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