Thanks for the Lindt!

Living it up (literally) in the Swiss Alps

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June 3rd 2007
"If Heaven isn't all it's cracked up to be, send me back to Gimmelwald!" -Local saying When I slipped out from under my down duvet to get a drink last night, I went to the window and drew back the curtains. There were the looming mountains, with the faintest lightening of the dark sky over their heads; above them shone a single star. Realizing yesterday's heavy clouds had cleared, I went ba ... 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