Lake Zurich

Zurich

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May 22nd 2011
This is where all the beautiful and the wealthy live. It is a beautiful city with a stunning lakeside location, and bordering mountains, very similar to Queenstown. The lake is amazingly clear - and cold. It made us think of home, looking out over the glittering big expanse of water. There are beautifully sculpted drink fountains all over town pouring out icy cold presumably fresh spring wa ... 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