Anarchists on the Rhône - Photo Jared Bloch

Geneva, Switzerland – The dog days of summer have seemed longer than ever with temperatures regularly tipping 34 degrees in mid-August.

I’ve been escaping more than ever this year to the shores of Lake Geneva, and more recently, to the shady banks of the Rhône below our neighborhood. Apparently, Geneva Anarchists are doing the same.

Yesterday, 22 August, afternoon I came across what appeared to be organized anarchy on the Rhône; 100 or so would be river men, women, and not a few river babies, launching their homemade rafts and inflatable dingys along the Quai du Seujet.

While a DJ spun music for the crowd, people put finishing touches on their garbage bag flotation devices, pumped up their floating fortresses and restocked their coolers.

Lacking a camera, I raced home, half-thinking of grabbing a friend’s inflatable kayak to properly document the splish-splash.

As it turned out, I just had time to get my camera and ride down the parc du promeneur solitaire to photograph the boaters from the train tressle.

This year, my family has been enjoying the Rhône River below the St. Jean Cliffs more than ever, with its dog friendly bathing areas and perfect perches for reading.

This week, the river has been almost warm, drawing a crowd of swimmers on the Pont de Sous-Terre and along the Sentier des Saules.

Raft party on the Rhône - Photo Jared Bloch

Swimming on the Rhône - Photo Jared Bloch

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