Grindelwald

Swiss Alps are just hills?

---

May 25th 2006
May 25 to June 2 After my second day riding the passes through the gorgeous Swiss Alps I settled down for bed at 9pm in the mountains. I carry a sealable plastic box for my food as much as I love the clothes smelling of onion and cheese. I foolishly set it down next to my head after dinner and was asleep in no time. No tent just a drop cloth with the starry night. Around three in the morning ... read more

Europe » Switzerland

---

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