Dan by lake Geneva

Evening in Lausanne

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May 31st 2012
Today we woke up to mountain views at our Swiss Hostel, and after a late breakfast hauled our luggage down to the local train station. To pass an idle hour we decided to sample rosti and local sausage while taking in our last look at the majesty of the mountains. We then set off to catch the first of three trains for Lausanne. Finding the seats very comfortable I again settled into a deep sleep, t ... 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