busker high 5

Die Schweiz - gruetzi wieder

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September 21st 2006
The Swiss train leaves right on time - the Italian train to connect with it has 25 minutes to spare but arrives 23 minutes late - I benefit from the run. Northward its obvious when we reach Switzerland - its where the scenary becomes stunning - passed the lakes of Tessin and through the mountains of inner Schweiz. Arriving in Luzern is a blast from the past. I head straight for the lake - Ste ... read more

Europe » Switzerland » North-West » Lucerne

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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