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Geneva: Home of NGO's, Giant Chairs, and Gale Force Winds

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October 22nd 2007
So I'm not in Geneva right now but I think it appropriate to address this entry from there since it is the subject of the photos and stories. On Saturday morning, I woke up really early: 6h30 (but, of course, this was 30 minutes latter than planned). I was a bit late for my rendez vous with my friends at the train station (at 7h), but still in plenty of time for our scheduled departure at 7h39. ... read more

Europe » Switzerland » South-West » Geneva

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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