Chalet porch

A chalet in Wengen

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June 13th 2007
In the time between the skiers of winter and the hikers of summer lies the month of May in the Bernese Oberland region of Switzerland. It’s a time of the year when the residents of this out of the way hamlet on the edge of a cliff get to breathe a sigh of relief, take stock of their tiny town, and gear up for the next tourist season. My partner and a friend were lucky enough to experience this l ... 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