a little bit jungle in Giverny

And the sun comes... when?

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May 31st 2007
It was sunny when we left Paris today, but the clouds came up again and when we got off at Laussane the thunder was booming overhead. Rain followed shortly after, and all the streets of Bern were glazed thickly with water. It feels a little too much like home, and my tan is far too slow in coming. We're staying at a friend's house in Bern; tonight his mom (who speaks only French) cooked us a tra ... read more

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The Swiss Confederation was founded in 1291 as a defensive alliance among three cantons. In succeeding years, other localities joined the original three. The Swiss Confederation secured its independence from the Holy Roman Empire in 1499. Switzerland... ... read more