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Aug 1, 2007 - Appenzell

Happy Switerland Day! Today is Switzerland`s national day, like our 4th of July. I am in Appenzell, in the heart of rural Switzerland. This area is famous for its strong folk traditions, cowbells and stinky cheese. The town itself is very cute, lots of ornately painted wooden houses covered with flower boxes. Since its a national holiday most everything is shut down, buildings are decked out with flags and banners and everyone is in a festive mood. There was a big celebration in the center of town with bbq'd bratwurst, beer, folk dancing...

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