Saturday, July 24, 2010

Swiss Jura

Sun Flower farms, Fleurier, Môtiers


Riding to Neuchatel via Swiss Jura.

The Republic and Canton of the Jura (French: République et Canton du Jura), also known as the Canton of Jura or Canton Jura, is one of the Cantons of Switzerland. It is the newest (created in 1979) of the 26 Swiss cantons, located in the northwestern part of Switzerland. The capital is Delémont. It shares borders with the Canton of Basel-Landschaft, the Canton of Bern, and the French département of Doubs.

The rolling hills and farmlands reminded me of Gippsland region in Victoria










Stopped at Yverdon to buy chicken sandwich (Poulette) and had lunch at the top of the Jura.










Overcast skies provided great light for photography.










Very little had changed since I visited Neuchatel in 2002.











Route completed:
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