Conquered

From Switzerland, with Love

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September 30th 2007
Our tall tale last ended on our voyage through France into the little town that could, Geneva. We arrived at approximately 3am after 7/8 hours of driving. Suffice it to say, the Cap and I were way too exhausted to exhaust ourselves with finding a hostel (not to forget that hostels are around 30-40 Fr. a night), so we laid rest at the first parking lot we could find and slept in the car. I woke ... read more

Europe » Switzerland

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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