Helvetia.Herbalist
01.05.202521:07
01.05.202514:29
Isabelle Kaiser also wrote about the following:
During World War I, approximately 8.5 million soldiers were taken as prisoners of war. Between 1916 and 1919, around 68,000 from both sides of the conflict, were interned in Switzerland. The Swiss government, along with the warring parties, funded their stay. The Bernese Oberland and Central Switzerland which I have featured in this Channel were key regions for their internment.
Interestingly, these prisoners were not only resting; they were also expected to work or study. Many stayed in empty hotels, a helpful source of income for the Swiss tourism industry, which had suffered. Many prisoners worked on land reclamation projects to expand farming areas due to food shortages during the war.
Switzerland’s role as a neutral country during WWI allowed for this unique situation, where interned soldiers were put to work, contributing to the local economy while also experiencing a temporary reprieve from the horrors of the frontlines.
During World War I, approximately 8.5 million soldiers were taken as prisoners of war. Between 1916 and 1919, around 68,000 from both sides of the conflict, were interned in Switzerland. The Swiss government, along with the warring parties, funded their stay. The Bernese Oberland and Central Switzerland which I have featured in this Channel were key regions for their internment.
Interestingly, these prisoners were not only resting; they were also expected to work or study. Many stayed in empty hotels, a helpful source of income for the Swiss tourism industry, which had suffered. Many prisoners worked on land reclamation projects to expand farming areas due to food shortages during the war.
Switzerland’s role as a neutral country during WWI allowed for this unique situation, where interned soldiers were put to work, contributing to the local economy while also experiencing a temporary reprieve from the horrors of the frontlines.
30.04.202520:44
Reposting for all my warriors from the 300 challenge! Congrats to anyone who completed!💪 I achieved Silver. 🥳
29.04.202507:20
Do you ever feel like jodeling on a sunny day? 😃
28.04.202514:45
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01.05.202519:56
One of the most famous German Lullabies by J. Brahms 👩🍼
01.05.202514:23
28.04.202521:45
Always look for something more to learn! Do not stay in your old patterns, repeating the same cycles... Break free and wake-up from the dream. Leave the comfort zone, keep changing your perspective.
🌸 Helvetia
🌸 Helvetia
28.04.202514:33
Spaghetti with peas, freshly picked Wild Garlic and Rosemary flowers 🌿
09.04.202518:55
Ladies!!! I have found the heatless curls grail, I have cracked the code: It was socks all along... 😂 🧦
01.05.202519:50
01.05.202512:58
Wishing you a blessed Beltane, may love and light fill your lives, and may every project and ideas you hold dear be fertile in this joyful season ✨
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Je vous souhaite un magnifique et joyeux Beltane, que l’amour et la lumière soient omniprésents dans vos vies, et que tous les projets et idées qui vous tiennent à cœur soient fertiles en cette saison si lumineuse ✨
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Je vous souhaite un magnifique et joyeux Beltane, que l’amour et la lumière soient omniprésents dans vos vies, et que tous les projets et idées qui vous tiennent à cœur soient fertiles en cette saison si lumineuse ✨
30.04.202511:01
28.04.202517:51
Big shoutout to the @crunchyfascismII for sharing my lilac. Check it out if you haven't already 🙏🌸
27.04.202520:04
Greatful for all you inspirational people in my sphere 🙏
Let's get this spring-cleaning going! ⚡️
Let's get this spring-cleaning going! ⚡️
09.04.202510:35
01.05.202519:50
On a good night bare-foot stroll.🌙
01.05.202508:19
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I love seasons 🌸🥳
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