Anna and Abby in Lausanne

Fun: In and around Lausanne: The Rathe's visit

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July 3rd 2007
We enjoyed our visit with our friends, sharing our new home...letting the girls play. We had a 3rd birthday party for Bella with her "cousins" and her aunt Suzie and Uncle Bruce. It was very special, and really helped us settle into our new community. We took a lake cruise around Lake Geneva (Lac Leman) and visited the ancient castle: Chateau de Chillion....It was interesting as it was built in ... read more

Europe » Switzerland » South-West » Lausanne

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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