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November 23rd, 2008

Here are a few views from the Early Gothic Collégiale Church, that is both the focal point of town and the primary view from our apartment. It’s bells create the rhythm of time here–y favorite is the fifteen minutes they ring at 6pm (aka 18:00) Saturday, which to me marks the weeks true end. Shops darken, shutters close tight, all but restaurants close until Monday afternoon. Quite civilized.

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west side of the hill, looking on to Lake Neuchatel.

the hill, south view.

the hill, east view.

closer view of east side of the hill, looking on to our apartment (just left of absolute center).