Mendrisio

In Mendrisio, our conference was held at the architecture school of the University of Swiss-Italia. For me, the place was strangely familiar despite the language and cultural difference-- I did, after all, spend 3 years in a very similar setting!

During our breaks and before and after the meeting, we sat in this bosque of holly oaks outside the school. The trees were a bit small still to shade us from the strong southern sun.

We were treated to very elegant appetizers on our breaks, and waited in line for espresso drinks!