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Switzerland 2008

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August 9th 2008
Friday, August 8th - In the evening our group returned to Ringoldswil for the annual town picnic. The residents moved the date of the picnic to coincide with our visit. We had a great time. The residents had prepared all of the food and desserts. They have a town band which played during and after dinner. It was Mary Weigley's 76th birthday, so they played a very nice arrangment of Happy Birt ... 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