Up at the Gelmerse

Its over!

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September 19th 2008
It is kind of a strange day today. There is no cheese to be made anymore and no cows to milk! Yesterday was the big Alp Upwart (probably spelt that wrong) which is the traditional leading of the cows down the mountain back to their village farms. It was really an amazing event. The cows were dressed up with fancy bells and flowers and even me and Jan had to dress up. Then all the farmers, us, ... 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