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Fasnacht: Wir sind Frühling

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February 20th 2010
"Why is there confetti in my purse and how did it get everywhere else?" This brief thought seemed to be one of many like it that I asked myself while in Bern for the Fasnacht festival. It was a whirlwind event filled with bright colors and blue skies, something that Ashley, Kate and I found ourselves enjoying to the fullest. Since we were unable to make it to the famous Fasnacht's in Lucern or ... 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