Bedroom Window View

First Day

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August 17th 2011
Hello Everyone, My long trip to Riva San Vitale, Switzerland began Monday the 15th with quite an experience. Our flight was scheduled to leave Dulles airport at 6:30 P.M.. Fortunate enough I received a window seat next to my roomates Seth and Tim. Due to a severe tropical storm off the coast we were delayed approx. 25 minutes. After the short delay our pilot approached the runway only ... 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