River in Interlaken

We love Switzerland

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July 24th 2008
Left Paris (and our wireless) yesterday. Before we left, Steph went to D'Orsey and Sherrie wandered around the park. The 6 hr train trip in first class was enjoyable. There are benefits to being old and needing to buy the 1st class ticket. Arrived in Interlaken at midnight to a very hot hostel room. The girls had not thought to open the windows! We fixed that. Today we wandered around ... 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