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...Switzerland

a few of my favorites from here and there

an alpine lake
a cute little tree on lake brienz
Pilatus church

Above: An Alpine lake, in the Jungfrau region

Left: A tree with character, on the shore of Lake Brienz, Interlaken

Right: One of many Alpine flowers and plants, this one in the berry family.

the alpineberry
waterfall in the Jungfrau region
Lucern bridge
Furka Pass
Above: A chapel seems to sit precariously on a mountain ledge, Mt. Pilatus area.

Right: A cascading waterfall in the Jungrau Region

Left: The Chapel Bridge (Kappelbrücke) in Lucerne dates from the 14th century. It was under repair from a fire when this picture was taken.

A Swiss bull
Swiss countryside

Above: Furka Pass is one of Switzerland's highest and most scenic mountain passes.

Left: A Swiss bull, complete with bell

Below: Typical countryside in the area of the Sarnersee, between Lucerne and Interlaken.

Swiss countryside
fieldsheds dot the countryside
a cog train in the Jungfrau region

Above: Huts, such as this one near the Sarnersee, dot the Swiss countryside.

Rright: At the foot of the Alps in the Jungfrau region.


Below: Transportation to and from the Alps comes in many forms, mostly trains such as this cog train.

Wengen
cowbells

Above: Wengen, a picturesque town in the Jungfrau region.

Left: Cowbells of all shapes and sizes grace the side of a barn in the Jungfrau region.

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Switzerland in winter

The Chateau de Chillon, Montreux

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The Glacier Express

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