Swiss Farming

Rugby, rain and computers

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September 14th 2008
11th September Mum and dad took us mountain biking this morning. We drove up a massive hill to get to our destination found the signs and track for the mtb and we were off. You have to imagine that we are on top of a high surrounded by ski lifts, cross country skiing tracks crossing over the mtb and walking tracks. Trees and cow as well. Straight away the track went down, then up, more up, mo ... 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