Leaving Zurich

Begining of the alpine adventure

---

June 11th 2010
Geo: 47.3415, 8.51946Since Kim had to be in Geneva for work on Monday we figured we would go Friday morning so we could spend the weekend in Switzerland. After very little sleep we awoke at 2:30 am for the ride to the airport. We got to Zurich airport and got our rental car. Our first stop...The tiny country (Principality) of Liechtenstein. Why? Why not. We were only a hour and a half driv ... read more

Europe » Switzerland

---

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