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Roulette With Raclette

by Robin Rodig | October 30, 2012 | 0 Comments

Fondue, Switzerland
With snow upon us last weekend, the temperature has become more biting and the skies more gray. So, time to turn to the indoors for some Swiss flavors and pastimes. That's right. Eating! What better time to focus on the unique tastes of the country?

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Seasons Greetings

by Robin Rodig | October 28, 2012 | 0 Comments

Winter snow, Switzerland
If you've ever seen the old Christmas classic A Year Without a Santa Claus, you know the legendary battle between brothers Snow Miser and Heat Miser who are vigilantly at odds attempting to perpetuate their respective seasons on earth. Mother Nature personified even has to step in to mediate the dissension. This weekend, however, Snow Miser clearly cut a deal for Switzerland...

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You Know You're In Switzerland When

by Robin Rodig | October 25, 2012 | 0 Comments

Grindelwald Valley with cows, Switzerland
...They're passing out free packets of trial cheese at the train station (and you go past them twice hoping they don't remember you the first time).

...The wind chimes you're constantly hearing are actually cowbells. (I still haven't gotten used to this.)

...Walking poles become a tripping hazard on the train.

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