The Rugged Beauty of Switzerland

Aug 31, 2018

1 min read

I recently returned from a trip to Switzerland (though we also swung through France, Austria, Germany, and Liechtenstein). I was there to conduct research for my worldwide EPIC project and then to enjoy some time with Aileen as we marked our twentieth anniversary. We traveled through many parts of Switzerland, from the big cities and great tourist destinations to the terrifyingly narrow mountain roads and hidden valleys. I snapped a few photos along the way and thought I’d share some of them today. I’ve added a couple of Aileen’s shots as well. I hope you enjoy them! (If you cannot see them, especially on a mobile device, click here.)

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