Which country would you like to visit, why?
The country that I would like to visit is Switzerland. There are some of my reasons for wanting to do so.
I marvel at the sheer beauty of the snow-capped mountains of Switzerland that I see in postcards and magazines. Even though they are merely pictures, the beauty is conveyed. How wonderful it would be if I could be there in person, seeing the mountains with my own eyes, and experiencing what it is like to be in such a wonderful place.
It was my uncle who actually stirred my interest about Switzerland. he goes there from time to time as part of his work. He told me about skiing on the mountain slopes and how exhilarating the experience is. You ride the ski chairlift from the bottom of the mountain to the top. At the top you look down at the bottom several hundred meters below, put on your skiing gear and off you go down the slope reaching up to 100 km per hour at certain stretches. With wind brushing against your face and snow spraying outwards from both your skis, the feeling is quite intoxicating. Certainly there is a danger of losing your balance and breaking a limb or two, but with proper training the danger is minimal. My uncle has fallen several times but never had any limb broken.
I read up everything I could find about Switzerland, in books, magazines, brochures and the Internet. I found out that beautiful mountains and skiing are not the only things Switzerland has. It also has beautiful lakes, vineyards and centuries-old buildings that are untouched by the ravages of war. Switzerland has always been neutral and thus has been spared the horror that wasted most of Europe during the two World Wars.
Other things that the Swiss are famous for are their high quality watches and their punctuality. I suppose these two go hand-in-hand. My uncle says their trains and buses are punctual to within a minute. Stand at the correct train platform at the right time and you can be sure that the train will arrive on time. This is something I have to experience for myself.
In time when I have the means, I will surely visit Switzerland and find out for myself all the wonders that the country has to offer.
