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Interlaken

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July 12th 2006
Well we're down at the foot of the mountains tonight. I hated leaving heaven. No, I didn't go bungee jumping...Eva wouldn't let me. I did something better....paragliding!! It is the ONLY way to see the Alps. It was so easy and so much fun. E hasn't stopped talking about it all day, I think she's caught the gliding fever. What an incredible sensation. Those of you who know me know that I lo ... 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