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Day 5 - Lucerne to Venice "area"

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December 22nd 2009
Another day another bus trip. The weather in Lucerne was actually warming up, and we didn't wake to any fresh snow in the morning. It was such a contrast driving through the Switzerland countryside. Seeing green hills and valleys. It was so beautiful. What just was really amazing was all the sun. However, then we came to the 17km tunnel! (oh another side note, the bus drivers lover cranking up t ... read more

Europe » Switzerland

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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