chapel

Mushroom foraging in the Swiss forest

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September 12th 2010
Had a bit of a rest day today, up early at 7.30 to return the key for the party cabin, then we took a detour home to see a small chapel up in the mountains near here that was built in the 1700s. All that old catholic stuff reminds me of South America, I got some great photos. Managed to skype home and talk to the boys for half an hour, you gonna love this free international home call stuff. It' ... 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