Train to Jungfrau mountain

Beautiful Swiss Alps

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July 22nd 2005
After leaving Munich we drove to Switzland. After our creative efforts in Austria (dressing up as wounded soldiers) we had the luxury of sitting at the front of the bus, which was worth it, the views were amazing. Along the way we stopped at the tiny principality of Liechenstein for lunch. After that we drove to Lucerne and stopped for some shopping and browsing. I bought some swiss army knife ... 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