well, there probably weren't fireworks in 1291 either

jim, fabius, and i went to geneva on tuesday evening for the 1st of august (independance day in switzerland), because they were convinced there would be fireworks. i, on the other hand, had read in the newspaper the previous week that the display had been canceled on account of fire danger unless there was sufficient rain. but jim claimed to have checked the website, and didn't see anything about any cancelation, so we went anyway, assuming there had been enough rain to keep it on.

short version: nothing happened.

slightly longer version: we had a nice time with their friend shalu, who lives there (or near there). got a drink, went to a gelatteria, walked around near the water front for a while, and then came back. i had a good time, but i'm not convinced it was worth the 20 francs in train tickets...