On the first day of school, Mon. June 28th, We woke up and were bussed 15min from Marcelin to Changins near Nyon. There our learning began with background on Switzerland's diverse soil and wet climate with regards to viticulture and wine. The day was a prelude to what we were to be learning 
the rest of the week.
the rest of the week.
Swiss wine region and tasting of their typical varietals (cepages). Mostley low acid (they like MLF) and mineral driven dry wine is their style. Main cepages = Chasslas, Gamay, Gamaret, P. Noir and some Merlot.
The three of us (John, Cody, Me) in line at the cafeteria.
The three of us (John, Cody, Me) in line at the cafeteria.
The official welcome and opening ceremony of the Summer University 2010. Music played by students from Music school in Lausanne, Switzerland.
Opening Ceremony and welcome from the L'Ecole de Changins. The student from California who participated last year already knew most of them.
Opening Ceremony and welcome from the L'Ecole de Changins. The student from California who participated last year already knew most of them.
First Day over. We return back to the dorms in Marcelin near Morge.
MAN!! It took me forever to learn how to write something!! Looks like you are having fun and learning lots. can't wait to hear all about it when you get back, till then, keep on keepin' on...
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