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September 28, 2005 By: Betty Ramsey, LEOASC/BETT R Passport Destination: The Alps Packing Round 1. The Alps stretch through all of these western European nations except SPAIN . 2. At 15,771 feet, this is the highest peak in the Alps. MONT BLANC 3 This blooming plant associated with the Alps is the Austrian and Swiss national flower. EDELWEISS 4. This city is the economic and intellectual capital of the French Alps. GRENOBLE 5. This Bavarian Alps city is best known for the Passion Play performed once every ten years. OBERAMMERGAU 6. All of these lakes are included in Italy's "lake district" except LAGO DI BOLSENA . Picture: large building with garden and fountain and trees Departure Round 1. The main ingredient of "raclette," are a favorite dish at Swiss ski lodges, is CHEESE . 2. Pasterze Glacier, situated below the highest mountain in Austria, is shrinking. GROSSGLOCKNER 3. The Trapps crossed the AUSTRIAN Alps to escape the Nazis in the musical "The Sound of Music." 4 All of these Alpine lakes are situated at least partly in Switzerland except for LAKE KORNIGSSEE . 5. This ski resort in the French Alps was the site of the first Winter Olympics in 1924. CHAMONIX Picture: mountain with high point On Tour 1. In 1828, Princess SOPHIE sought treatment for infertility at Bad Ischl in Austria. 2 A tour of the SALT MINES is a popular activity in the German town of Berchtesgaden. 3. This spectacular spiky peak of Dolomiti Alps are actually ancient CORAL REEFS . 4. You can take a guided walk across this longest glacier in the Alps. ALETSCH 5. Which of these famous Alpine ski resorts is in Germany? GARMISCH- PARGENKIRCHEN 6. Tired skiers can enjoy therapeutic baths in this town in Italy`s Alto Adige region. MERANO 7. The Julian Alps are found where the Austrian-Italian border meets that of SLOVENIA . Picture: palace with pool in front 8. Switzerland has 1200 village cheese dairies, with the most popular variety being EMMENTAL . 9. Wattens, Austria, is headquarters for the Swarovski CRYSTAL Company. 10. The four languages spoken in the Italian Alps are Italian, German, French and LADIN . 11. This popular Swiss mountaineering and skiing resort lies in the Matterhorn`s shadow. ZERMATT 12. Cortina D'Ampezzo is said to be the most famous SKI RESORT in Italy. Bonus Question One This Swiss city is noted for its Medieval covered bridges. LUCERNE Bonus Question Two Where on the map of Switzerland is Lucerne found? Area 3 Picture: large building on a hill Slide Show 1. The gorgeous garden of this palace in Salzburg was featured in "The Sound of Music." SCHLOSS MIRABELL 2. The world`s highest cable car ascends France`s "Aiguille Du Midi," known as the NEEDLE . 3. The ornate bedroom of this German king`s Linderhof Palace boasts a 108-candle chandelier. LUDWIG II 4. The landmark Basilique de Valere in Sion, Switzerland boasts the world's oldest PLAYABLE ORGAN . Clues for next destination: Competitions Races World wide Winner |