Liechtenstein looked like a fairly interesting place. I managed to coax Thomas into going there with me for the weekend. I really wanted to take the train so he could relax, but Thomas wanted to drive so we could maybe stop and see stuff along the way.
We drove straight there. It's the 4th smallest country of Europe, after Vatican City, Monaco, and San Marino. It is also the world's largest producer of sausage casings, potassium storage units and false teeth.
Because of its liberal banking and tax laws, the country has more businesses than citizens (over 35,000), and is the only country to lie entirely in the Alps.
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| First day back in Germany...one of the last days of sun. |
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The first order of business was to see Schloss Vaduz. It was probably first built in the 12th century and underwent a big renovation early in the 20th century. There are no tours of the castle because the royal family still lives there. Their national day is on August 15th and when there is a big celebration and the public is allowed to visit the castle.
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| Awww...no tours of the castle. |
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| Me & Thomas at Vaduz Castle. | | | | |
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Thomas and I took a drive around the country, after all it's only 61 square miles. We drove all the way up to Malbun. There was a cute church where a wedding had just finished.
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| The Peace Chapel high in the Alps of Malbun. |
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| Ski resort in Malbun. |
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| The Rhine as it flows through Liechtenstein. |
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| Where is the sucker? |
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| St. Joseph's church up in Triesenberg. |
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| St. Joseph's church up in Triesenberg. |
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| Antique car show in Vaduz. Does that say "Jacuar?" |
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| Antique Rolls Royce. |
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| Me at the national museum. |
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| The Swiss border. |
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