Introduction

In order for the reader to benefit from this blog, the tales related will be short, succinct and to the point. We just don't have the time to wade through the abundance of information one receives on a daily basis over the net.

The intention of the author is to relate through relevant passages the reason why Switzerland has been so successful over the centuries and still is today.

Being a small mountainous country with over seven million inhabitants, it has always been a challenge for the local residents of diversified backgrounds, not to mention languages, to learn to get-on with each other, let alone with their immediate neighbours; France, Germany, Austria and Italy. A Swiss very much cherishes his/her personal freedom.

Hopefully some of you are Swiss, others may have lived here to work or to study for extended periods of time. I'm sure you will agree that there is no 'typical' Swiss and that is what makes the country unique and very special at the same time.

Forget the boring clichés about cheese, chocolate, chemicals and banks. These topics are of very little interest to the Swiss unless they make a living from them.

The traditional method of 'storytelling' is employed. Both fact and fiction are freely integrated to create atmosphere. Characters are developed within each scenario. Many risk returning in future installments.

The idea is to create an arena for discussion. So, therefore, feel free to comment in German, French or Italian besides English. I'll post three older stories as samples. Then I'll try to post a new entry every few weeks………… Happy Reading.