Yes, this is indeed a palm tree. Lausanne has fairly mild weather (for a certain value of mild, this is still Switzerland), and the temperature does not often dip below -5 centigrade, thanks to Lake Geneva. Consequently you can grow some hardy species of palm trees in sheltered spots, like our cafeteria. Very nice in summer, but I guess they look a bit weird in winter...
And Robert, I stand in awe before your blogging streak - here's to hoping that I can do a tenth of that!
I am currently at graduate school at the Ecole Polytechnique in Lausanne. Originally I hail from Vienna, Austria.
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That picture is a step past cool and into cold. Brr.
ReplyDeleteIs that a palm tree in the picture? So confused. Good luck on your blogging streak. I managed 365+ days and it was often a pain. :)
ReplyDeleteYes, this is indeed a palm tree. Lausanne has fairly mild weather (for a certain value of mild, this is still Switzerland), and the temperature does not often dip below -5 centigrade, thanks to Lake Geneva. Consequently you can grow some hardy species of palm trees in sheltered spots, like our cafeteria. Very nice in summer, but I guess they look a bit weird in winter...
ReplyDeleteAnd Robert, I stand in awe before your blogging streak - here's to hoping that I can do a tenth of that!