Nikki

Basel Zoo

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October 19th 2008
We had brunch with Michael and Tim. In the afternoon we visited Basel Zoo, which is very impressive for such a small city. We had dinner with Regula and Stefan (Nikki’s 2nd host family) and their son Thomas. We meet Mauritcio who is a Mexican exchange student currently staying with them. Regula and Stefan also have two daughters Corrine who is currently in Argentina and Nadine who is in Mex ... read more

Europe » Switzerland » North-West » Basel

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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