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Interlaken, Switzerland

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May 29th 2017
This morning I experienced the Swiss Alps. I rode the gondola to the top of the Schilthorn peak. It takes about half an hour to get there. At the top there is a revolving restaurant, a gift shop, a James Bond display, and sublime views of the mountains (see first two photos). It was not particularly cold despite the elevation of 9,744 ft. (Timberline Lodge is 5,960 ft.) I loved the views of mounta ... read more

Europe » Switzerland » South-West » Interlaken

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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