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The town of Vevey on Lake Geneva is home to a giant fork.

This time, I truly experienced the vastness and beauty of Lake Geneva. After two days, I was still wandering around the lake, seeking beauty in every spot. Lake Geneva is located in the southwestern part of Switzerland. It is pronounced "Lake Leman" in English or German, but it is more widely known as "Lake Geneva". Lake Geneva is the largest lake in the Alps, with the northern part belonging to Switzerland (slightly larger) and the southern part belonging to France. There are many famous towns along the lake in Switzerland. Lausanne, the headquarters of the International Olympic Committee, is a must-visit for sports fans like me. I also had to climb up to take a few photos of the special stained glass windows of Lausanne Cathedral. Vevey, a town that is not very famous in the travel industry, but has a lot of history: Chillon Castle, Nestlé headquarters, Charlie Chaplin, Audrey Hepburn, and a giant fork in Lake Geneva. Vevey is not only a famous resort and tourist destination, but also a popular retirement destination for celebrities. Charlie Chaplin, Audrey Hepburn (actor), Ernest Hemingway (writer), Gustave Courbet and Bartis (painters). These great artists in history have all stayed in the Lake Geneva area and found peace of mind. The peace of mind allowed the artists to return to their true selves, inspired them, and brought out their greatest creativity. Vevey's food processing industry is also famous. In fact, it has a very sweet nickname: Chocolate City. Walking along the lakeside, you will definitely see the giant fork, standing straight in the lake, shining beautifully against the blue sky and water. There are also a few white chairs near the fork (see below). Walk over and sit down, and you will instantly have the most beautiful dining view by Lake Geneva. It would be even better if there were more tables. The 8-meter-high giant fork created by a Swiss artist seems a bit abrupt, but it feels very harmonious with Lake Geneva. It's a strange, indescribable harmony. The fork is located opposite the Chaplin statue by the lake, which is very interesting. It is said that the inspiration came from Chaplin's play: In "The Gold Rush", a gold digger eats a worn-out shoe with a knife and fork when he is hungry. This refreshing lakeside town is actually the headquarters of the world's largest food manufacturer, Nestlé. It is also rumored that the fork standing in the middle of the lake was originally placed temporarily for a Nestlé event, but it accidentally became a landmark. People later called it "God's Fork". I chose a nearby restaurant facing the lake and blooming with flowers, and ordered a set meal of Lake Geneva fish. With a large glass of beer in my right hand and a fork in my left hand, I was ready to eat. ——With a "big fork" in hand, I have the world!
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Posted: Sep 17, 2024
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