--Balcony Doors--

The land of chocolate, cheese, and pocket knives!

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January 4th 2008
We have ARRIVED! After a long day and a half of traveling, I am finally settled in to my home for the next 4 months! It still doesn't feel real as I look around at my antique room in the Montarina. The high ceiling, marble fireplace, and wooden armoir are nice changes from the sorority house and there is no doubt that this place has survived the test of time! The trip here was long ... read more

Europe » Switzerland

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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