Vevey and Montreux

Vevey 

We were lucky to be in Vevey for the popular Tuesday markets and spent our morning hopping from one shop to another looking at quirky stuffs being sold at the market. 

The stalls here sell everything. Cheese, Meats, Vegetables, Fruits, Flowers, honey, Snacks and many other items can be found in the market.

Guess what?
Even antiques were there!

The vendors were friendly. On interactions, we got to know that these markets are held every Tuesday and Saturday.

Interesting part of the vevey market was that we met two Indians!

One was selling Momos in an eatery in the market. On interacting with the guy, we got to know that he wass basically from North eastern part of India and was brought up in Bangalore(Namma Bangalore!).

Momo we ordered was a scrummy delight that we had ended up ordering one more plate.

Another person was selling fruits along with his Pakistani friend.(When you cross borders, borders don’t actually matter)

After hopping the shops of popular Vevey markets, we walked the cobble-stoned alleyways of Vevey looking for quintessential buildings.

While strolling along the alleys, we somehow landed ourselves on the lake side of Vevey and were awestruck at the view of great fork in the middle of the lake.

Who has put the Fork in the lake?!

We walked the lake promenade area to treat ourselves with some splendid views.

How I badly wished for a clear day?

Mountains basked in cloud

Montreux Castle

As the cruise moved towards the Montreux castle, the old yet majestic castle stood with all its might.

People were clicking photos of them with the backdrop of Castle. Even we too did the same. But somewhere in the back of my mind, I felt the majestic castle was waiting to unravel its nostalgic stories.

We quickly walked to the entrance to get our tickets.(Guess what the castle ticket is covered in Swiss Travel Pass! Yey!)

There were various rooms like grand halls, courtyards and bedrooms of officials.

Courtyard

When we were traversing from one hall to another, we entered dark room which was lit by a sodium vapour lamp.

In those darkest eras, inside the dark dungeon of the forbidden castle, lived the prisoners with just the ray of light passing through the small windows and the sound of rumbling waves dashing onto the castle walls hoping that their life would get better.

With the ray of light passing through small windows

The castle had seen the stories of so many prisoners who had been taken refuge. One such prisoner had turned to a writer.

Chillon Castle crypt which was used as prison

As the cruise drifted away from Montreux castle, I stood there looking at the castle reminiscing those dark times the prisoners would have had.

Montreux
And our next destination was Montreux.

By the time when we reached Montreux, weather became balmier just as it should be for the perfect lighting.

While strolling along the lake promenade area for a colourful treat of flowers, we were taken aback by the sun playing drama while setting in Lake Geneva!

The frame was so perfect that we decided to shoot a silhouette picture of both of us!

Picture perfect isn’t it?

When you admire how colourful the flowers are, you head towards the city to know that buildings are even more colourful than flowers itself.

Not able to believe? Have a look yourself guys!

We both loved this day(next to Brienz and Thun though) as it had a mix of varied experiences altogether in a day.

Good to know

Vevey markets are held every Tuesday and Saturday.

Montreux castle opening time is 9 am to 7 pm.

For night-owls, watch the Montreux Castle glow glee in night over the lake.