Tuesday, January 29, 2013

Burrowing into History - Part One

Before the onset of World World One, the Italians harbored fears of a foreign invasion through Switzerland..


and invested a huge amount of money in building the Cadorna Line, a large-scale system of ramparts, tunnels, and fortifications in the mountains along the Swiss border. One of such mountains is Poncione d'Arzo, which we visited in one of our recent hikes.


Unbeknownst to most, there exists a very well preserved portion of the Cadorna Line linking the top of Poncione d'Arzo to nearby Monte Orsa.


Since I'm both a history buff and a burrowing dachshund, I saw endless possibilities for enrichment.


The whole place is basically one big burrow.


Would you like to continue burrowing into history with me?

9 comments:

  1. You just have the coolest adventures Tootsie! Yes, keep going, we want more. We really want to know what is in that tunnel.

    Hugs,
    Lily Belle & Muffin

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  2. Oh yes I want to come along!
    Blessings,
    Goose

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  3. Yes we would. We think it is important to learn about history. Have a great day.

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  4. Wow, that place is just tailor-made for you to explore!

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  5. Oh sweet! That looks like a great time for you!!

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  6. We're right behind you, Tootsie!!

    -Bart and Ruby

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  7. Wow Tootsie, the perfect place for you, for sure.
    Toodle pip!
    Bertie.
    PS Any foxes down in those burrows?

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  8. Interesting place! If those tunnels were here, they'd be full of needles and garbage LOL.. Poor neutral Swizerland.

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