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First day in paradise

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June 24th 2007
switzerland: home of amazing sights, food and air!!! and juicy fruits!! we arrived in zurich, switzerland at around 9:00 AM (switz is 9 hours ahead of ca time). the airport was sooo efficient--there was no wait AT ALL!! craaazy. at a cell phone service counter, we got sim cards, calling cards, etc. ***euro travel tip: go to your cell phone carrier at least 5 days in advance. give them a slight ... read more

Europe » Switzerland » South-West » Montreux

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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