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The milky teal River Aar...the color typical of the glacial mountain streams....
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A painted stone arch...looks perfect....
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A painted shutter reminds me of
Red House....
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There are tons of street fountains in Bern but what the heck is this???
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How many cities have their own bear pit?
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I'll hold your shutter....
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A simple window box of rosemary....I'm inspired...
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Europe always does the plain green plant in the pot so well....
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The Swiss and their amazing clocks....
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The Bellevue Palace Hotel