First day abroad Photo 5

First day abroad

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August 18th 2011
The first day in Riva was amazing. The view alone is spectacular and I can't get enough of the huge mountains surrounding us in this valley. We have the perfect combination of activities and lounging. After the two orientation sessions, we went outside to play basketball on the courts less than 100 ft. from the villa. After about an hour we went to the volleyball court which is less than 5 ... 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