Rach standing under current mens high jump world record

Lausanne Switzerland

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June 29th 2006
Day whatever, and its time to change countries and head into Switzerland. Apparently, (we found out after we left Switzerland) we were supposed to stop at the border and buy a pass to use the Motorways, or face a massive fine (were talking about 2,500 euros or about $4,000) but of course no one bothered to tell us that and there were certainly no signs telling you. Even the nice police at ... read more

Europe » Switzerland » South-West » Lausanne

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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