One of the straw sculptures

South to Switzerland through the Black Forest

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September 25th 2009
We have a fairly straight forward drive today through the Black Forest south to Switzerland.We have had a very pleasant stay here in Bad Peterstal as the apartment has been very well equipped and the location above the town has been very restful.We would have liked to have indulged in the Black Forest by taking some walks like we had hoped but perhaps today as we drive south today there may be an ... read more

Europe » Switzerland » North-East

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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