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alping it up

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June 23rd 2008
My apologies for the curtness of the last few blogs, it's been a rough few days where I had to remind myself that I was on holiday and supposed to be having fun. Sometimes coming up with a "stay positive" mantra is harder than people give it credit. But hey, Switzerland has calmed my soul - and I've just finished paying an arm (not the leg too, just an arm) for internet that will last me until I l ... 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