Wednesday, June 30, 2010 A.D.

Bella Bellinzona

On the Castel Grande again for a final military ceremony. We have time for a walk on the wall, though.

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Tuesday, June 29, 2010 A.D.

Aiaiaiairolo

Sucessful Strebel and handsome Nadja!

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Tuesday, June 29, 2010 A.D.

Ascona again

After hard photoshooting work this morning, we just have to slow down again.

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Sunday, June 27, 2010 A.D.

Win, win, lost

At the start, before the last but epic final race...

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Sunday, June 27, 2010 A.D.

Blue Man Group

The favourites at the dragon boat cup in Eglisau.

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Friday, June 25, 2010 A.D.

Live impression

My boss and my Anne...

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Friday, June 25, 2010 A.D.

The awesome 3+1

Chris, Daniel and Anne leave us today and of course I am here for the aperitive! All the best!

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Wednesday, June 23, 2010 A.D.

Last mil night

It's Simon's (r) last day today. And he's really good in celebrating it...

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Wednesday, June 23, 2010 A.D.

Passo del San Gottardo

Today is the first day with sunny and good weather on the Gotthard pass. We just checked out the museum - our cultural Ticino experiencing tour is going on...

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Tuesday, June 22, 2010 A.D.

And Action!

We went to Intragna, a typical village of Ticino, to attend a movie production. They did a scene for the Swiss/Italian co-production "Jump" of Hugo Film by director Bindu de Stoppani. Getting the real holiday feeling...

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Tuesday, June 22, 2010 A.D.

Top of Intragna

This is the view down from the church tower of Intragna towards the Centovalli.

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Tuesday, June 22, 2010 A.D.

Lowest point of Switzerland

The Lago Maggiore is the lowest point of Switzerland, only 193 meters above see level. But, that's not the reason why we are here ;o)

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Tuesday, June 22, 2010 A.D.

Mediterranean Ascona

Enjoying water front at Lago Maggiore. Nice lounge, great weather, perfect day!

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Tuesday, June 22, 2010 A.D.

On top of the tower

I just had a déjà-vue: I have been here once, long long time ago.

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Tuesday, June 22, 2010 A.D.

Castel Grande

This morning, we are doing a castle tour from Bellinzona till Ascona. Finally, the weather became fantastic, luckily we got the Military suncream and sunglasses... Awesome!

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Sunday, June 20, 2010 A.D.

'Guaranteed'

I visited Dimitri in his new studio. He's recording and performing great, being forever our music star!

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Thursday, June 17, 2010 A.D.

New Swiss money

This is it: The official example of the new Swiss bank note. Interesting...

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Wednesday, June 16, 2010 A.D.

Just as real...

I am very lucky, I can work at the Stab of our Batallion in the communication group. Work is kind of the same as I am used to be. Thanks to WIFI and free Internet, we are very productive and always busy working for the internal newspaper.

Btw - I got a new address:
Sdt Philippe Gassmann
Stab FU Bat 23
Militär 77021

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Monday, June 14, 2010 A.D.

Winter camp on the Gotthard

My service starts on top of the Gotthard, where there is a few snow...

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Monday, June 14, 2010 A.D.

Kind of ready...

...for the war! Tomorrow, I have to go to Airolo where I'll protect our Switzerland.

Looking forward to receiving any supporting things (eat, read, enjoy):
Sdt Philippe Gassmann
Tm Kp 23/3
Militär 77024

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Friday, June 11, 2010 A.D.

The Wonders are back

Renato and his sheeps...

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Friday, June 11, 2010 A.D.

A Bitzi never comes alone

This has been an evening we all have been waiting for a long time!

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Friday, June 11, 2010 A.D.

Y&Y

Did you know? Offline isn't neither cool than online!

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Friday, June 11, 2010 A.D.

Bounita Chiquitas

Our Y&Rs best selection.

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Friday, June 11, 2010 A.D.

At the lounge

It's Katjas last day today! Ten years have been a long time...

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Tuesday, June 8, 2010 A.D.

An other must-have-seen

In Luzern now: We got up so early today!

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Tuesday, June 8, 2010 A.D.

Leaving Zermatt

It's time to go now and head to Luzern. The last view of the Matterhorn was the best we actually got.

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Monday, June 7, 2010 A.D.

Our famous cloudy mountain

This is the best shot of the Matterhorn mountain I got so far. Quite happy that the weather forecast wasn't as bad as predicted.

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Sunday, June 6, 2010 A.D.

The most southern point...

...where people speak German as mother language - this is Zermatt! Did you know that?

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Sunday, June 6, 2010 A.D.

Capital Switzerland

A few people say, this is the real capital of our country.

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Sunday, June 6, 2010 A.D.

Schwellenmätteli

Breakfast at Schwellenmätteli in Berne: Exclusive but delicious.

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Sunday, June 6, 2010 A.D.

Sankt Outside!

In the deep dark forest, a few but lots of people went there to a party and enjoyed it quite but really much.

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Saturday, June 5, 2010 A.D.

On the lake

We rent a motor boat with 6PS and are checking out the lake at all spots.

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Friday, June 4, 2010 A.D.

Zurich city beach

'Awesome down here at the beach', Ashley says.

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Friday, June 4, 2010 A.D.

The Niederdörfli

Old city of Zurich in the view of a tourist.

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Friday, June 4, 2010 A.D.

Downtown Switzerland

This is it - our small but awesome city!

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Friday, June 4, 2010 A.D.

Top of Zurich

This morning, Ashley came from San Francisco to visit me and experience Switzerland. Our trip starts on top of Zurich at Uto Kulm. The weather couldn't be better.

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Wednesday, June 2, 2010 A.D.

Peace!

Philipp smiling for the cam, the others staring to the TV.

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Wednesday, June 2, 2010 A.D.

Happy Birthday Nadine

Time to celebrate!

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About me

Philippe Gassmann
Zurich, Switzerland

Existing since 1983 and trying to check out every pretty spot on earth.