weds 9th july 11494_Grande_Dixence_2b.

weds 9th july

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July 9th 2014
Weather not to clever this morning so decision was made to visit the grande dixence dam after our bratwurst breakfast. Lous first experience of hairpin bends and cable cars- breaking her in gently...... Tallest vertical dam in the world impressive structure http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grande_Dixence_Dam Bought tickets to include the cable car ride and a tour inside the dam but 40 mins to ... 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