and before we say, that s all, folks, there s just enough time to show you an adventure i had in switzerland back in february, where i got to experience the most incredible views. but must be said, it s probably not for those without a head for heights though it was the high light of my year so far. i hope you enjoy it, too. i m in switzerland, and i ve travelled to the chateau d oex. set among the beautiful swiss alps, once a year, this small town brings hot air balloon enthusiasts from around the world for a festival like no other. the festival began over 40 years ago, and has grown from just a few balloons to the 60 plus balloons they have coming today. back when it started, it was the idea of founder charles andre ramseier. we started ballooning here in 76, and ballooning in the alps was brand new.
i m in switzerland, and i ve travelled to the chateau d oex. set among the beautiful swiss alps, once a year, this small town brings hot air balloon enthusiasts from around the world for a festival like no other. the festival began over a0 years ago, and has grown from just a few balloons to the 60 plus balloons they have coming today. back when it started, it was the idea of founder charles andre ramseier. we started ballooning here in 76, and ballooning in the alps was brand new. nobody was doing it. i d seen balloons in the us, but in the alps, it s a new dimension. a basket in the sky is like a balcony in the sky it s a dream, it s beautiful. you know where you take off, when you take off you never know where you land, and when you land. this is what i understood this morning, listening to the pilot briefing.
smooth, it is so lovely. face to face with italy s stolen art. wow, it is beautiful. and up to my neck in it in rural estonia. hello and welcome to switzerland. i m in the town of chateau d oex. it is known for its gruyere cheese, which is delicious, and the international balloon festival, held in the valley behind me every winter. but let s start somewhere a little warmer. mexico city s ancient canal network was first built by the aztecs. it stretches 180 kilometres and these days the whole district of xochimilco is a unesco world heritage site