Visit to Brunnadern and St. Gallen Photo 15

Visit to Brunnadern and St. Gallen

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December 2nd 2010
After a long, but thankfully easy journey, Denys and I arrived in Brunnadern on Friday evening greeted by chilly winter air, a blanket of snow, and the warm grinning face of Rev. Catherine McMillan Haueis, our host for the weekend. Thankfully, she recognized us immediately from the pictures we had sent her. There is nothing more welcoming or reassuring than to arrive in an unfamiliar place and t ... read more

Europe » Switzerland » North-East

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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