Geneva Airport Eats

By the time we got back to Geneva airport, we were exhausted. After a long flight and a day of sightseeing, we were looking forward to resting on the plane. Before an easy trip through security, we grabbed a snack at Le Pret-a-Manger (which did not seem to be related to the Pret we have back home):


We opted for some healthy pineapples and coconut water. After all, it hadn't been too long since we went for our rotisserie chicken lunch.

After the snack, I promptly passed out in the dining area and A got a Swiss beer which a lot of people near us seemed to be buying:


Since I was passed out, I don't really know much about the beer, but maybe I'll add some of A's insights later.

After security, there was a really expensive food court. If we think our $10 airport entrees are expensive, how about fried rice that cost 25 francs (~USD34) or spring rolls that cost 13 francs (~USD18)? Forget about the prices at the caviar house.


We opted for the "picnic bag" at the Swiss Sandwich Bar for a pre-flight meal. (We were at the airport for awhile to make sure we didn't miss our flight.)


It consisted of a bottle of water, a bag of chips (we got paprika - a flavor we can't get at home) and a ham and cheese triangle sandwich.

If you're used to deli sandwiches in the US, you're probably used to meat and cheese being piled on to sandwiches (unless it's a thin Subway sandwich) and also some toppings like lettuce, tomatoes, onions, etc. Many triangle sandwiches in Europe are on the thinner side like the one we got from the Swiss Sandwich Bar and don't have vegetables:


Ham, cheese and butter. Lots of butter. A very rich sandwich. Personally, I prefer my sandwiches not lined with butter... but for 10 francs (~USD14), the meal combo was the best deal in the departure area of the airport, so we went for it. Our last meal in Switzerland!