Chateau de Chillon

Back in Geneva

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June 1st 2006
When Pam and I returned from our trip, I had three days left in Geneva. We made the most of it, visiting the quaint French town of Annecy that Becky had also taken my mom to, touring the Castle de Chillon on the other side of Lake Geneva, and on my last full day, taking a boat cruise on Lake Geneva. Of course, I did all these things while sick. I caught something at the end of our backpacking trip ... 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