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After leaving Stresa, we drove throught the Simplon Pass, arrive at Taesch, Switzerland. We then took the train to Zermatt to see the Matterhorn, one of the hightest peaks (over 14,000 feet) of the Swiss Alps.38 views
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We visited a Violin Museum in Mittenwald, and had our farewell dinner there.38 views
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This morning (April 16) we took our coach, crossed into Germany and visited Oberammergau. This is the Passions Theater.38 viewsWe visited the PassionsTheater where once every 10 years they perform the show of depicting the life of Jesus from Palm Sunday, when He entered Jerusalem, to resurrection. In 1633, the town was infected with the plaque and many had died. The church and town people pledged to perform this play every ten years if God would spare the town. They were answered and no more death from the plaque. They have performed this show/play every ten years since then (except in 1940 during the war). In 2010, they had performed this show 104 times between April and October. The show lasts over 6 hours with a 3 hour break in the middle.
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Giorgio (the one on the left), our tour director did an excellent job translating for us. Sure helped with his previous job as a "simultaneous translator".37 views
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The church of Saint Francis and Nicholas.37 views
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A description of the church.37 views
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In Isola Bella, we visited the Borromean Palace and its beautiful garden.37 views
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