Swiss Mountains

Secret bank accounts and amazing scenery.

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August 23rd 2008
We left the chaos and heat of Naples behind and headed to the order and cool mountain air of Switzerland. On the plane when the captain announced it would be 18 degrees in Geneva when we landed Triona burst out laughing as Peter was wearing shorts and a T-shirt still. Coming from the insanity of Naples it was actually nice to arrive somewhere that was ordered and everything worked. After getti ... 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