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Tag: Switzerland

Maxim January 10, 2013

Posted on January 10, 2013December 31, 2012 by Simon
We should look at problems like clouds: big, but light. Massimo Rochi Swiss Comedian... Read More

Simon Says Postcards 10/16/2012

Posted on October 16, 2012September 5, 2012 by Simon
“In Switzerland the trails are through private land.  They are well maintained and there is an Inn every few hours. Interesting!”  Murren, Switzerland Yosemite vs the Jung Frau... Read More

Simon Says Postcards 10/02/2012

Posted on October 2, 2012September 4, 2012 by Simon
“There is nothing that does so much harm as good intentions.” Milton Friedman Swiss Wild Flower Photos... Read More

Simon Says Postcards 8/21/2012

Posted on August 21, 2012August 21, 2012 by Simon
“No matter what happens, there’s always someone who knew it would.” Lonny Starr   Swiss cow photos More pithy quotes... Read More

The Yosemite vs The Jungfrau

Posted on July 28, 2012July 28, 2012 by Simon
Yosemite is Beautiful The Jungfrau is Beautiful Yosemite is a National Park owned by the all of the citizens of the USA. The Jungfrau* area is mostly privately owned land apparently with relatively go... Read More

Hiking in Switzerland

Posted on July 27, 2012July 27, 2012 by Simon
Nurit and I did go hiking in Switzerland for my 65th birthday and we did have two days of perfect weather.  On the rest of the days the weather was not so perfect but we still had fun and learned a l... Read More

Base Jumpers and Gang Members

Posted on July 25, 2012July 24, 2012 by Simon
While traveling on the lifts and trains in Switzerland we met some young men who were base jumpers.  It is a sport in which you jump off a cliff and free fall for a few seconds then release a parachu... Read More

Simon Says Postcards 7/24/2012

Posted on July 24, 2012 by Simon
Bonds were issued in the mid 1800’s to finance most Swiss Railways.  The investors from London & Paris lost most of their money (think Greece). The trains are still running however.  They ... Read More

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