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Title: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on February 28, 2015, 05:59:43 AM

Hello fellow DCF members, dear friends,

welcome to the second edition of

"The Places We've Been."

As before, the purpose of this thread is to serve as a place for you to post pictures of locations that you have been to, and to give you the opportunity to discuss these locations, and the cultures and customs you observed.

In order to differentiate this thread from "Life Through The Lens", we ask that you follow the rules indicated below:

1. Pictures should be posted in "sets."
What I mean is this: If you have one photo of a sunset you took while on vacation in Italy, that pic would fit in the "Life Through The Lens" thread. However, if it is one of multiple pics of a trip through Italy, then post it here with your other Italy pics.

2. This is not being set up as a chat thread. While we do expect there to be discussion of the pics, the pictures should be the focus of the thread.

3. While we understand that a number of pics are taken of Brokies on travels, pictures of Brokies should not be in this thread. They would belong in the "Gatherings" thread.

4. The pictures posted do not need to be recent pics. Any pics from any trips you have taken, regardless of the year, are welcome to be posted here.

Also, please remember that any images posted should conform to the forum rules. No nudity, and all images should be 200KBs or smaller, with dimensions of 480 X 640.

Thank you!

Have fun.

;)

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: fritzkep on February 28, 2015, 08:22:25 AM

Quote from: ingmarnicebbmt on February 28, 2015, 05:15:59 AM

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Good lookin dude!

Looks like a fun time to be had, thanks Ingli!

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: killersmom on February 28, 2015, 09:17:23 AM

I figured you would like the above one, Fritz.

I love this one.

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: killersmom on February 28, 2015, 09:20:32 AM

This is a great picture of Mr. S

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: killersmom on February 28, 2015, 09:21:36 AM

A wonderful picture of you, Ingy!!

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on February 28, 2015, 09:25:14 AM

Quote from: fritzkep on February 28, 2015, 08:22:25 AM

Good lookin dude!

Looks like a fun time to be had, thanks Ingli!

1. Isn't he just?

2. Welcome.

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on February 28, 2015, 09:25:48 AM

Quote from: killersmom on February 28, 2015, 09:17:23 AM

I figured you would like the above one, Fritz.

Me too.

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on February 28, 2015, 09:26:10 AM

Quote from: killersmom on February 28, 2015, 09:17:23 AM

I love this one.

Gorgeous...

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on February 28, 2015, 09:26:57 AM

Quote from: killersmom on February 28, 2015, 09:20:32 AM

This is a great picture of Mr. S

Danke!

One can tell that he's tired and suffering from hay fever, but still....

nice!

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on February 28, 2015, 09:27:31 AM

Quote from: killersmom on February 28, 2015, 09:21:36 AM

A wonderful picture of you, Ingy!!

Merci. I think I look tired and exhausted too, but I appreciate the compliment.

:)

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: Jenny on February 28, 2015, 10:16:59 AM

Quote from: ingmarnicebbmt on February 28, 2015, 05:42:33 AM

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Verrry Handsome...ooh la la!

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: Jenny on February 28, 2015, 10:20:46 AM

This one is my favorite, I think--such a wonderful lighting effect. :)

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: Jenny on February 28, 2015, 10:27:54 AM

I like this costume:

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: andy/Claude on February 28, 2015, 10:33:30 AM

Thanks for posting the pics, Inyg. :)

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: Miaisland on February 28, 2015, 10:34:01 AM

I just loved seeing your pictures from "Lou Queercarnaval" dear Ingmar !! All of them. I loved the masks, the dresses, the leather, the butts, the breasts, the drummers, the dancers, the make up, the withches, the festivities, the party, the lips, the fun, the swans, the angel wings, the colours, EVERYTHING!!! And I loved the pictures of ((((you and Mr S.))))

Thank you so much for sharing them and for directing me to them.

:-* :-* :-*

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: Jenny on February 28, 2015, 10:34:03 AM

Beautiful and very Brazilian headdress. Nothing wrong with the fella underneath it, either. :)

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: Jenny on February 28, 2015, 10:43:31 AM

Quote from: ingmarnicebbmt on February 28, 2015, 05:53:55 AM

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And one more of this very handsome man!

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on February 28, 2015, 10:58:26 AM

Quote from: Jenny on February 28, 2015, 10:16:59 AM

Verrry Handsome...ooh la la!

*grins*

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on February 28, 2015, 10:58:54 AM

Quote from: Jenny on February 28, 2015, 10:20:46 AM

This one is my favorite, I think--such a wonderful lighting effect. :)

Almost like a wedding scene...

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on February 28, 2015, 10:59:23 AM

Quote from: Jenny on February 28, 2015, 10:27:54 AM

I like this costume:

They were from Switzerland! Weird and witchy.

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on February 28, 2015, 10:59:55 AM

Quote from: andy on February 28, 2015, 10:33:30 AM

Thanks for posting the pics, Inyg. :)

Most welcome, cher Andy.

;)

Oops - Ydna.

:D

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on February 28, 2015, 11:00:37 AM

Quote from: Miaisland on February 28, 2015, 10:34:01 AM

I just loved seeing your pictures from "Lou Queercarnaval" dear Ingmar !! All of them. I loved the masks, the dresses, the leather, the butts, the breasts, the drummers, the dancers, the make up, the withches, the festivities, the party, the lips, the fun, the swans, the angel wings, the colours, EVERYTHING!!! And I loved the pictures of ((((you and Mr S.))))

Thank you so much for sharing them and for directing me to them.

:-* :-* :-*

you're most welcome, sweet Miafriend!

We miss you here!

LOLA@the butts and the breasts

:D :-* :-* :-*

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on February 28, 2015, 11:01:08 AM

Quote from: Jenny on February 28, 2015, 10:34:03 AM

Beautiful and very Brazilian headdress. Nothing wrong with the fella underneath it, either. :)

I agree with both observations!

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on February 28, 2015, 11:01:56 AM

Quote from: Jenny on February 28, 2015, 10:43:31 AM

And one more of this very handsome man!

Grazie for your (hedonistic) comments, Jennyyummymenny!

Just the way I like them.

:)

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: brianr on February 28, 2015, 11:09:36 AM

Quote from: ingmarnicebbmt on February 28, 2015, 04:43:05 AM

Yesterday we attended the first gay carnival parade in France EVER, here in Nice.

That amazes me
The Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras began in 1979 and I took part. It will be on again next Saturday. The Auckland Pride Parade was on last Saturday, not sure how long it has been going. It was in the news because for the first time there was an official police contingent. They have been part of the Sydney parade for many years.
I always think of France as more tolerant than Australia. Perhaps they do not need it. The Sydney parade began as a protest against the police breakup of a demonstration the year before. It has progressed far beyond that now and is now a major carnival in the city calendar.

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: Sara B on February 28, 2015, 11:27:50 AM

Thanks, Ingy! Looks like a fun atmosphere - good to see it!

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on February 28, 2015, 11:48:23 AM

Welcome, Sara.

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on February 28, 2015, 11:48:58 AM

@Brian: I don't consider France as a particularly LGBT-tolerant country. And certainly not these days.

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on February 28, 2015, 11:49:50 AM

Quote from: brianr on February 28, 2015, 11:09:36 AM

The Sydney parade began as a protest against the police breakup of a demonstration the year before. It has progressed far beyond that now and is now a major carnival in the city calendar.

Sounds almost like the equivalent of the Christopher Street Day!

A great reason to make a parade exist, and now it has even become a tradition. Go Australia!

:)

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: brianr on February 28, 2015, 11:58:01 AM

I have never seen the Christopher Street parade. In 1997 I saw parts of the San Francisco Gay Parade. I was there for a conference. However, while much longer than Sydney, it was just people marching with banners not the floats and costumes of Sydney. I was very disappointed.

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on February 28, 2015, 11:59:05 AM

And I have only seen one Mardi Gras gay parade in my life - in Key West, in 1999.

It was fabulous.

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: brianr on February 28, 2015, 12:01:33 PM

Quote from: ingmarnicebbmt on February 28, 2015, 11:48:58 AM

@Brian: I don't consider France as a particularly LGBT-tolerant country. And certainly not these days.

I guess I just think that when I was young and same-sex was illegal in Australia, it had been legal in France for many years. And France now has same sex marriage. We have it here in NZ but not Australia. I was surprised at the opposition to it in France, hardly any in NZ.

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on February 28, 2015, 12:07:34 PM

Yes the opposition was strong, but now things have calmed down - luckily. Nice (where we live) is actually the city where the most LGBT marriages take or took place (including ours), just after Paris.

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: Sara B on February 28, 2015, 12:12:47 PM

Love these costumes!

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on February 28, 2015, 12:22:48 PM

Almost Copacabana-ish...

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: suelyblu on February 28, 2015, 04:19:11 PM

As you said it was the first Gay Parade there......do you think there will be others ??

Great pics by the way :)

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on February 28, 2015, 05:04:43 PM

1. I bet there will be...

2. Merci.

:)

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: CellarDweller115 on February 28, 2015, 05:45:13 PM

Great series of pics, Ingster!

This one made me laugh.

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Parade is going on, but this queen has had it!

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Post by: CellarDweller115 on February 28, 2015, 05:48:54 PM

Oh, the LeatherBears.

;D

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: andy/Claude on March 01, 2015, 02:51:41 AM

Quote from: ingmarnicebbmt on February 28, 2015, 11:59:05 AM

And I have only seen one Mardi Gras gay parade in my life - in Key West, in 1999.
It was fabulous.

I went to Rio Carnival once - in 78, I believe. Made memorable with a hand-in-hand walk back to the hotel along Copa or somewhere. Would that have been Mardi Gras?

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on March 01, 2015, 04:40:22 AM

Quote from: CellarDweller115 on February 28, 2015, 05:45:13 PM

Great series of pics, Ingster!

Thanks, Chuckster!

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on March 01, 2015, 04:40:53 AM

Quote from: CellarDweller115 on February 28, 2015, 05:45:13 PM

This one made me laugh.

Parade is going on, but this queen has had it!

We were exactly thinking the same.

:D

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on March 01, 2015, 04:41:22 AM

Quote from: CellarDweller115 on February 28, 2015, 05:48:54 PM

Oh, the LeatherBears.

Yep - they were looking extremely happy and satisfied.

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on March 01, 2015, 04:42:02 AM

Quote from: andy on March 01, 2015, 02:51:41 AM

I went to Rio Carnival once - in 78, I believe. Made memorable with a hand-in-hand walk back to the hotel along Copa or somewhere. Would that have been Mardi Gras?

What happened after that walk?

>:D

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: Sara B on March 01, 2015, 04:43:42 AM

We need to know!

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on March 01, 2015, 04:46:33 AM

We can't live without hearing all the details!

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: roby on March 01, 2015, 08:48:34 AM

Thanks Ing for sharing the pictures. It would be great to see something similar in our famous Carnival parades.

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on March 01, 2015, 10:55:01 AM

Welcome Roby!

;)

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on March 02, 2015, 02:17:20 PM

Yesterday, during a splendid, sunny and very springtimelike Sunday afternoon the last Nice carnival parade of 2015 took place.

We enjoyed it a lot - of course, it was very different from the gay/queer carnival two days earlier, and it wasn't a night show.

The colours are wonderful, you'll see.

We were a bit nostalgic, since this was probably our last carnival parade altogether - since we are leaving Nice in a couple of weeks.

enjoy!

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on March 02, 2015, 02:21:48 PM

Louis Armstrong

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Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on March 02, 2015, 02:23:10 PM

Mick Jagger

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Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on March 02, 2015, 02:23:52 PM

Beethoven

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Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on March 02, 2015, 02:24:34 PM

Bob Marley (?)

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on March 02, 2015, 02:25:10 PM

Syrian dictator Assad and his chemical weapons...

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on March 02, 2015, 02:25:26 PM

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on March 02, 2015, 02:25:52 PM

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on March 02, 2015, 02:26:09 PM

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on March 02, 2015, 02:26:35 PM

French president François Hollande

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on March 02, 2015, 02:26:57 PM

The Joker (?)

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on March 02, 2015, 02:27:16 PM

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on March 02, 2015, 02:27:51 PM

This year's giant Carnival King: "Le Roi de la musique" (King of music)

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on March 02, 2015, 02:28:26 PM

These young men participate every year. They are from Italy.

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on March 02, 2015, 02:28:44 PM

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on March 02, 2015, 02:29:04 PM

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on March 02, 2015, 02:29:22 PM

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on March 02, 2015, 02:29:45 PM

^^^^^^^^^^^^^

Her Majesty the Carnival queen (queen of music, this year).

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on March 02, 2015, 02:30:13 PM

Look at the gorgeous blue sky - perfection:

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on March 02, 2015, 02:30:33 PM

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on March 02, 2015, 02:31:09 PM

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on March 02, 2015, 02:31:43 PM

"Nissa la Bella" - "Nice the beautiful"

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on March 02, 2015, 02:32:03 PM

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on March 02, 2015, 02:32:22 PM

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on March 02, 2015, 02:38:40 PM

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on March 02, 2015, 02:39:01 PM

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on March 02, 2015, 02:39:23 PM

Merkel, of course

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on March 02, 2015, 02:40:14 PM

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on March 02, 2015, 02:40:47 PM

Now it's getting quite political: The Russian bear, Ukrainia...

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on March 02, 2015, 02:43:11 PM

Conchita Wurst

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on March 02, 2015, 02:43:39 PM

Hollande again - in a different disguise:

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on March 02, 2015, 02:44:07 PM

And we all know this guy...

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on March 02, 2015, 02:44:27 PM

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on March 02, 2015, 02:45:10 PM

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on March 02, 2015, 02:45:42 PM

Former Presidential candidate, Socialist Ségolène Royal

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on March 02, 2015, 02:46:13 PM

Currently French Prime Minister: Manuel Valls

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Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on March 02, 2015, 02:47:07 PM

Dreamlike floating air sculptures (à la Nike de Saint Phalle...)

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Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on March 02, 2015, 02:47:39 PM

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Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on March 02, 2015, 02:47:58 PM

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Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on March 02, 2015, 02:48:22 PM

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Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on March 02, 2015, 02:48:42 PM

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Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on March 02, 2015, 02:49:08 PM

Chinese grin:

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Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on March 02, 2015, 02:50:03 PM

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Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on March 02, 2015, 02:50:34 PM

A touch of NYC (with traces of the carnival) in front of the Nice opera house:

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Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on March 02, 2015, 02:50:54 PM

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Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on March 02, 2015, 02:51:29 PM

A "carnivalized" tree... :D

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Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on March 02, 2015, 02:52:21 PM

End of the parade - hope y'all liked the intense colours and the creativity.

:)

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Post by: Jenny on March 02, 2015, 03:19:19 PM

You had a truly gorgeous day for it, and it looks like fun, Ingerjens. :) Very different from the gay parade, which I liked for its own splendor.

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Post by: Jenny on March 02, 2015, 03:20:29 PM

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Very steampunk. :) I like him a great deal

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Post by: Jenny on March 02, 2015, 03:23:08 PM

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I love the colors here and I agree with you that there's a dreamlike quality.

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Post by: fritzkep on March 02, 2015, 04:14:23 PM

Quote from: ingmarnicebbmt on March 02, 2015, 02:21:48 PM

Louis Armstrong

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Noo Awlins' finest!

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Post by: fritzkep on March 02, 2015, 04:16:33 PM

Quote from: ingmarnicebbmt on March 02, 2015, 02:27:51 PM

This year's giant Carnival King: "Le Roi de la musique" (King of music)

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Le roi s'amuse.

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Post by: fritzkep on March 02, 2015, 04:19:18 PM

Quote from: ingmarnicebbmt on March 02, 2015, 02:39:23 PM

Merkel, of course

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Mais naturellement!

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Post by: fritzkep on March 02, 2015, 04:20:06 PM

I don't see any live musicians or marching bands, is this not a tradition? Was there recorded music playing?

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Post by: fritzkep on March 02, 2015, 04:21:32 PM

Quote from: ingmarnicebbmt on March 02, 2015, 02:40:47 PM

Now it's getting quite political: The Russian bear, Ukrainia...

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And Mama BuKa on the same float; this is the same effigy as before?

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Post by: fritzkep on March 02, 2015, 04:22:54 PM

Quote from: ingmarnicebbmt on March 02, 2015, 02:46:13 PM

Currently French Prime Minister: Manuel Valls

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At first I thought it was Spock!

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Post by: fritzkep on March 02, 2015, 04:24:46 PM

Neat pictures of a fun event, Ingliwicz!

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Post by: CellarDweller115 on March 02, 2015, 04:25:23 PM

Quote from: ingmarnicebbmt on March 02, 2015, 02:26:57 PM

The Joker (?)

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Not the Joker, but Gene Simmons, a member of the rock group KISS.

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Post by: CellarDweller115 on March 02, 2015, 04:26:03 PM

Great series of photos, Ingster! The likenesses were very accurate.

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Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on March 03, 2015, 12:47:24 AM

Quote from: fritzkep on March 02, 2015, 04:14:23 PM

Noo Awlins' finest!

Absolutely!

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Post by: Sara B on March 03, 2015, 12:47:24 AM

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Great pictures of the parade, Ing. I like this more that the "people" ones!

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Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on March 03, 2015, 12:47:47 AM

Quote from: fritzkep on March 02, 2015, 04:16:33 PM

Le roi s'amuse.

tout à fait !

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Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on March 03, 2015, 12:48:14 AM

Quote from: fritzkep on March 02, 2015, 04:19:18 PM

Mais naturellement!

and quite 'realistic', I have to say...

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Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on March 03, 2015, 12:49:45 AM

Quote from: fritzkep on March 02, 2015, 04:20:06 PM

I don't see any live musicians or marching bands, is this not a tradition? Was there recorded music playing?

Oh yes, there were many. But they were sitting / standing on the lower platforms or marching.

Since I was standing away from the parade with some distance, I could only zoom in the giant heads. Also, I wanted to avoid the crowds - I didn't want blurry snapshots - way too much movement if you try to take pics through hundreds of watching people.

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Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on March 03, 2015, 12:50:15 AM

Quote from: fritzkep on March 02, 2015, 04:21:32 PM

And Mama BuKa on the same float; this is the same effigy as before?

Yes. The former was a detail, this is the whole float.

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Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on March 03, 2015, 12:51:07 AM

Quote from: fritzkep on March 02, 2015, 04:22:54 PM

At first I thought it was Spock!

Absolutely!

I thought this sculpture wasn't very convincingly done, it looked like anyone but Valls.

Almost like a protagonist from a horror movie!

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Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on March 03, 2015, 12:51:58 AM

Quote from: CellarDweller115 on March 02, 2015, 04:25:23 PM

Not the Joker, but Gene Simmons, a member of the rock group KISS.

Oh, good to know, Chuckster.

I'm not familiar with Kiss. (the group, that is!!)

*makes mental note*

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Post by: CellarDweller115 on March 03, 2015, 06:54:35 AM

Quote from: ingmarnicebbmt on March 03, 2015, 12:51:58 AM

Oh, good to know, Chuckster.

I'm not familiar with Kiss. (the group, that is!!)

*makes mental note*

Here's some info for you.

Kiss (more often styled as KISS) is an American hard rock band formed in New York City in January 1973 by Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons. Well known for its members' face paint and stage outfits, the group rose to prominence in the mid to late 1970s with their elaborate live performances, which featured fire breathing, blood spitting, smoking guitars, shooting rockets, levitating drum kits and pyrotechnics. Before arriving at their current lineup, the band went through some lineup changes, with Stanley and Simmons the last two members of the original lineup of the band. Counting the 1978 solo albums, Kiss has been awarded 28 gold albums to date, the most of any American rock band. The band has sold more than 40 million albums in the United States, of which 24 million have been certified by the RIAA and their worldwide sales exceeds 100 million records, making them one of the world’s best-selling bands of all time.

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Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on March 03, 2015, 01:42:47 PM

merci !

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Post by: dejavu on April 12, 2015, 02:04:03 PM

Quote from: killersmom on February 28, 2015, 09:20:32 AM

This is a great picture of Mr. S

Quote from: killersmom on February 28, 2015, 09:21:36 AM

A wonderful picture of you, Ingy!!

I did notice these pictures in amongst all the carnival pics. Very nice!

(Even looks like a pitchfork behind you! :D )

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Post by: dejavu on April 12, 2015, 02:11:55 PM

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Cool.

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Post by: dejavu on April 12, 2015, 02:14:15 PM

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I like the "architectural design" of this character.

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Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on April 27, 2015, 12:32:09 PM

Thanks, Deb.

:)

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Post by: brianr on May 02, 2015, 11:52:51 PM

Hi Everyone

I am off again, this year to France, Germany and Austria.

I spent 4 nights in Sydney, fortunately in beautiful weather, a few showers on the way to the airport were the only indication of the deluge to come after I departed. I again made the obligatory ferry trip to Manly and had a lovely lunch with my sister on the waterfront at Circular Quay following a movie set in France which seemed appropriate.

After a night in Dubai, I reached Paris on April 21 and took possession of the apartment where I have now stayed 12 nights. While different, it is in the same area in the 13th arrondissement where I have now stayed many times and a Navigo decouverte or weekly ticket on the metro, buses and trams allows me to easily move around inner Paris. The first week had glorious sunny weather but it changed on Saturday and has been rather cool and showery this week.

I planned my whole trip around attending the Anzac Dawn Service at the Australian War Memorial in Villers Bretonneux. There were a few showers as we left by coach from Gare du Nord at 1.30am but, soon after arriving at the site just before 4am, the deluge began.
I am told about 6000 were there and was impressed that there were many French people at such an hour in such weather. They still respect the Australians who saved the town on April 25, 1918. While the emphasis was on Gallipoli this year, I guess this will move here in 2018.
I was honoured at the end of the service to be able to place flowers and a card from my sister and me in memory of my uncle who is buried nearby, having been killed at Pozieres in June 1916.

We went for breakfast and to dry out. Fortunately the rain did not return as we were taken to the memorials at Pozieres and Bullecourt then, after lunch, to Fromelles and the Cobbers memorial.

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I have toured the Somme before but this trip the emphasis was on Australian Memorials rather than those of all the Commonwealth countries.

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Post by: brianr on May 02, 2015, 11:54:27 PM

The days before Anzac were mainly to overcome jet lag but I did wander in some gardens and visit the Picasso Museum, newly reopened, as well as the Museum of Modern Art.

Last Monday I took a long train ride to visit Mont St Michel.

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The day was sunny but cold. It was French school holidays so very crowded and the place is over commercialised but the Abbey was interesting and picturesque.

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Post by: brianr on May 02, 2015, 11:55:43 PM

Tuesday and Wednesday were in Paris and I went to the Chateau de Malmaison where Napoleon and Josephine lived and Josephine remained living after their divorce and finally died. The furniture was impressive as were the gardens.

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Post by: brianr on May 02, 2015, 11:57:02 PM

Thursday, another train trip to Normandy and a tour of the American landing beach of Omaha and the war cemetery. There were not enough numbers for a tour of British/Canadian sites but I guess one beach is like another and it was interesting to compare the American Cemetery with the many Commonwealth war cemeteries I have visited.

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Post by: brianr on May 02, 2015, 11:57:59 PM

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Post by: brianr on May 02, 2015, 11:59:28 PM

I was pleased to see in the Museum the flags of all nations involved in the Normandy landings included Australia and New Zealand. Our forces, of course, were more involved in the Pacific at that time.

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Post by: brianr on May 03, 2015, 12:00:26 AM

I have had some musical experiences in the evenings as well. A string quartet in La Chapelle with works by Mozart, Schumann, Mendelssohn Bartholdy and Dvořák was pleasant as the sun set through the magnificent glass windows. Dvorak’s opera ‘Rusalka’ at the Opera Bastille on Sunday afternoon was lovely and it was wonderful to hear the Orchestre de Paris play at the Paris Philharmonie. Arcadi Volodos was the soloist for Beethoven’s Piano concerto number 3. By coincidence I have now heard that piece 3 times in one year, in New York and Dunedin as well. Fortunately I think it is great music.

The Paris Philharmonie was only opened a few months ago and is the largest concert hall in Europe. A New Zealand and a Japanese Company were the sound engineers and the acoustics have received rave reviews. I had a front row seat and this photo taken with my phone gives some idea of the modern design.

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Post by: brianr on May 03, 2015, 12:01:13 AM

An organ recital at Notre Dame Cathedral was less impressive. Wonderful setting and I discovered the strange sounds an organ can make but the modern music was not to my taste.

Then last night a chamber orchestra in the Church of St Madeleine with a variety of composers. I particularly enjoyed the soprano who sang “Casta Diva” a favourite of mine.

Rather disappointed the weather has not allowed me to wander the streets and parks of Paris as much as I planned. A final photo taken in the Luxembourg Gardens.

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A very different type of holiday is ahead of me this week on a barge in Burgundy.

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Post by: Sara B on May 03, 2015, 12:26:49 AM

Thanks, Brian! Great travelogue and photos.

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Post by: fritzkep on May 03, 2015, 06:00:29 AM

Quote from: brianr on May 02, 2015, 11:59:28 PM

I was pleased to see in the Museum the flags of all nations involved in the Normandy landings included Australia and New Zealand. Our forces, of course, were more involved in the Pacific at that time.

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Great Brian! Thanks!

I'm glad to see that they have flags of the time in this display. In recent displays of troop movements on maps on TV they frequently substitute the current map, such as the maple leaf flag rather than the red ensign for Canada, which can be quite irritating.

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Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on May 03, 2015, 01:45:48 PM

Thanks Brian for your series, and for continuing it here!

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Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on May 03, 2015, 01:46:11 PM

I envy you the visit at the Paris Philharmonic.

:)

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Post by: CellarDweller115 on May 03, 2015, 03:08:26 PM

wonderful shots, Brian. Love the one of Mont St. Michel

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Post by: brianr on May 04, 2015, 01:16:40 AM

Thanks for comment Fritz. I did not think of Canada and was wondering the other flag with Union Jack (perhaps Fiji but of course ridiculous) Forgot the maple leaf was absent evn though Canada was the thrid major participant.

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Post by: fritzkep on May 04, 2015, 03:52:48 PM

And of course it's quite proper to have a 48 star American flag, since it didn't change until 1958.

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Post by: brianr on May 12, 2015, 01:00:33 PM

The Barge Cruise That Wasn’t

The rain that I experienced in Paris last week caused flooding of the Yonne. So, although this week we only had a few showers, the river was too high to allow access to the canal. Therefore our barge, the Luciole, never left the quay at Auxerre.

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The trip I booked last July and which cost more than all my other 7 weeks of travel in Europe (airfares excepted) was very disappointing.

There were 10 of us on board and we still ate lots of food. Lunches were buffet plus 2 cheeses and 2 wines and dinners were 3 courses plus 2 cheeses and 2 wines.

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Post by: brianr on May 12, 2015, 01:02:17 PM

However our visits had to be in the bus. On Monday,we walked the medieval town of Auxerre

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including the cathedral seen in previous photo. In the afternoon there was a wine visit to Chablis.

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Post by: brianr on May 12, 2015, 01:03:29 PM

On Tuesday a rather long drive to the town of Beaune where we toured the Hotel-Dieu built as a hospital for the poor in 1443 and was then well ahead of its time. This was extra to the normal program and included a 3 course meal plus cheese in a restaurant.

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Post by: brianr on May 12, 2015, 01:04:19 PM

On Wednesday we went to the very pretty village of Noyers sur Sereine.

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Post by: brianr on May 12, 2015, 01:05:09 PM

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Post by: brianr on May 12, 2015, 01:06:01 PM

On Thursday we went to the hillside town of Vezelay and the Basilica where some of the crusades started. Again a lunch in a nearby restaurant.

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Post by: brianr on May 12, 2015, 01:06:55 PM

Friday we went to the markets at Auxerre.

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and saw the procession for Victory in Europe day.

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Post by: brianr on May 12, 2015, 01:07:41 PM

In the afternoon a few of us visited an archaeological site of old Roman ruins. This was another add on and much more interesting than I expected. Afterwards I walked along the first part of the canal we did not take and took this photo.

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A cooking class, colour consultant and massage were other activities offered which I did not take.
Today (Saturday) we were bussed back to Paris and I have come south by train to the city of Poitiers.

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Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on May 12, 2015, 03:15:00 PM

Quote from: brianr on May 12, 2015, 01:05:09 PM

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Such tranquillity - love it.

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Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on May 12, 2015, 03:15:25 PM

Nice impressions, Brian. :)

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Post by: CellarDweller115 on May 12, 2015, 06:17:43 PM

wonderful shots, Brian.....sorry the weather didn't cooperate!!!

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Post by: brianr on May 19, 2015, 11:16:48 AM

France from bottom to top

I last wrote after catching the train south about 350km from Paris to Poitiers. I stayed next to the station but climbed the hill to the interesting town mainly for dinner.

On Sunday morning I travelled still further south (about 450 km) changing trains at Bordeaux and Toulouse and finally meeting Malcolm at the nearest station to his home in Cordes sur Ciel.

Malcolm was a student at my very first school and went on the tour to New Zealand in 1966-67.
I had a wonderful 2 days with him, his wife Kerry and their friend from Australia, Mary.
The town is a medieval town perched on a hill and this photo is from the car as we approached. Their house is about the centre of the photo.

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Post by: brianr on May 19, 2015, 11:18:05 AM

This is the view from their terrace (and my bedroom window)

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Post by: brianr on May 19, 2015, 11:19:29 AM

and this is the town gate from their front door.

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I have many other photos of one of the most beautiful towns in France. It was lovely, after my long journey to sit having a late lunch which morphed into dinner on their terrace. The weather was actually hot there for my stay.

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Post by: brianr on May 19, 2015, 11:20:44 AM

On Monday, Malcolm drove me and Mary to the nearby town of Albi, bigger but also beautiful with a large cathedral from where this photo is taken looking over the ornate gardens and river.

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Then the afternoon was spent having a BBQ by a pool on an estate about 20 km away owned by a wealthy English man who was not there but allows his American caretakers to use his facilities. They are friends of Malcolm and Kerry and also live in Cordes. While very nice, I would prefer to live in Cordes itself.

On Tuesday I wandered the town and then we went to lunch in another nearby pretty town of Gaillac before I caught the train to Toulouse.

Malcolm invite me to visit many years ago and, when I planned my itinerary, it looked like we had a clash as they flew to England the next morning. I am so glad we were able to make a few adjustments so I could visit for 2 nights.

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Post by: brianr on May 19, 2015, 11:21:40 AM

I spent a night in Toulouse which is about 180 km from the Spanish border. I last visited in 1976 when I did catch a train to that border but in those days I needed a visa to enter Spain.
On Wednesday I went back to Bordeaux and stayed about 24 hours. It was also a nice city with an old town, another cathedral of course and some impressive buildings, thankfully slightly cooler as it is near the ocean. This interesting fountain on the waterfront allows you to keep cool but you do get your feet wet.

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Post by: brianr on May 19, 2015, 11:22:42 AM

Finally on Thursday it was a train journey of nearly 1000 km back through Paris to Strasbourg on the German border. Thankfully the very fast trains in France meant it only took 5 and a half hours.

I spent 3 nights in Strasbourg. The first morning it rained but I visited the very ornate Gothic Cathedral famous for its Gothic architecture and carvings. It was the world’s tallest building for 250 years until 1874.

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I also wandered among the Alsacien (I prefer this to the English Alsatian) houses in the canals and, in the afternoon visited a museum of Alsacien culture.

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Post by: brianr on May 19, 2015, 11:23:44 AM

Saturday was fine and sunny again and I took the train a little over half an hour away to a smaller town of Colmar where there were many more such houses

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Post by: brianr on May 19, 2015, 11:24:25 AM

and visited the Dominican church which houses among several altarpieces the masterpiece of Martin Schongauer, Madonna of the Rose Bush created around 1475.

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On Sunday I made another long train trip to Bavaria.

My almost a month in France has ended and I have to start saying Danke schön instead of Merci.
I have also now passed the half way point of my trip.

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Post by: CellarDweller115 on May 19, 2015, 11:41:24 AM

Quote from: brianr on May 19, 2015, 11:23:44 AM

Saturday was fine and sunny again and I took the train a little over half an hour away to a smaller town of Colmar where there were many more such houses

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I love this shot!

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Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on May 19, 2015, 12:04:02 PM

You were very close to our place, Brian!

:)

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Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on May 19, 2015, 12:04:35 PM

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Very beautiful.

I have never been to Albi...

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Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on May 19, 2015, 12:05:16 PM

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25 mns drive or train ride from our house. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

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Post by: killersmom on May 19, 2015, 07:32:31 PM

Wonderful travelogue, Brian. Thanks so much for sharing your trip with us with these amazing photographs!

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Post by: Jenny on May 20, 2015, 10:34:51 AM

So glad I found this here! Thanks Brian, for the pictures and the travelogue. :)

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Post by: Sara B on May 25, 2015, 10:21:50 AM

Pictures from Copenhagen with Peter (FoS) last week.

Nyhavn, very touristy but still most attractive.

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Post by: Sara B on May 25, 2015, 10:22:30 AM

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Post by: Sara B on May 25, 2015, 10:23:42 AM

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Post by: Sara B on May 25, 2015, 10:40:14 AM

We went on a boat trip around the harbours and canals. I liked this modern bridge.

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Post by: Sara B on May 25, 2015, 10:45:53 AM

The opera house and a windblown fountain.

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Post by: Sara B on May 25, 2015, 10:47:14 AM

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The spire is composed of 4 dragons with intertwining tails.

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Post by: Sara B on May 25, 2015, 10:49:56 AM

Changing the Guard

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Post by: Sara B on May 25, 2015, 10:51:29 AM

The dome of the Marmorkirken.

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Post by: Sara B on May 25, 2015, 10:52:11 AM

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Post by: Sara B on May 25, 2015, 10:54:18 AM

In the Botanic Garden - sadly the orchid house was already shut, but a lovely place.

Peter.

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Post by: Sara B on May 25, 2015, 10:55:24 AM

Peonies

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Post by: Sara B on May 25, 2015, 10:57:24 AM

And my favourite gentians.

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Thanks so much for giving me such a nice time, Peter. :)

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Post by: brianr on May 25, 2015, 11:57:13 AM

Thanks, Sarah. Memories of when I did the canal cruise in 2010 and visited the area with the palace guard but they did not do any changing while I was there.

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Post by: FoS on May 25, 2015, 01:24:03 PM

Quote from: Cally on May 25, 2015, 10:57:24 AM

Thanks so much for giving me such a nice time, Peter. :)

Thanks for giving me the opportunity.

Sadly, no balloons though:)

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Post by: Sara B on May 25, 2015, 01:38:04 PM

Lucky you warned me.... :D

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Post by: Sason on May 25, 2015, 01:44:37 PM

Wonderful shots, Brian and Sara!

Sara, so glad to see the first part of your trip!

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Post by: Sason on May 25, 2015, 01:46:36 PM

Peter, that sign has always pussled me ever since I saw it the first time a couple years ago.

I was sure it was some kind of joke, but it's still there, so now I don't feel so certain any more.

But, why on earth wouldn't balloons be allowed???

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Post by: Sara B on May 25, 2015, 01:47:21 PM

Just sorry you couldn't be there :'(

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Post by: Sason on May 25, 2015, 01:48:28 PM

Info for all you poor people who haven't been to Malmö :D:

The sign is posted in several places at the main train station here.

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Post by: Sason on May 25, 2015, 01:49:31 PM

Quote from: Cally on May 25, 2015, 01:47:21 PM

Just sorry you couldn't be there :'(

Me too :'(, but so glad to spend a couple of days with you! :-*

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Post by: FoS on May 25, 2015, 02:42:08 PM

Next time in København

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Post by: Sara B on May 25, 2015, 03:13:22 PM

Pretty balloon - that would be nice!

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Post by: killersmom on May 25, 2015, 05:42:26 PM

Wonderful pictures of your trip, Sara. Wonderful to see Peter!!

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: CellarDweller115 on May 25, 2015, 06:45:35 PM

Great pics Sara, and yes, it's great to see Peter!

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Post by: CellarDweller115 on May 25, 2015, 06:48:22 PM

Quote from: FoS on May 25, 2015, 01:24:03 PM

Sadly, no balloons though:)

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Nena is puzzled......

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: Sara B on May 26, 2015, 01:28:03 AM

Brian, I never said how nice your Alsace pictures were - must go there! (I think you posted during my traumatic travel day LOL)

Michael and I did go to Albi many years ago. I remember climbing the cathedral tower and looking down on all the red buildings.

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: brianr on May 26, 2015, 02:05:50 AM

Quote from: Cally on May 26, 2015, 01:28:03 AM

Brian, I never said how nice your Alsace pictures were - must go there! (I think you posted during my traumatic travel day LOL)

Michael and I did go to Albi many years ago. I remember climbing the cathedral tower and looking down on all the red buildings.

Thanks Sarah, you are forgiven :)
I did not climb the tower.
Thankfully, I have not had a traumatic day as far as actual travel is concerned, enough other things have gone wrong. The young Americans I met yesterday told ame bout 8 hours or so travel at one stage on a school bus, meant to be 5 or less, after flying in from the US during the train strike. I just bought a bus ticket for 1 and a half hours last Friday although the strike was over by then. However I was at least twice, probably 3 times for some, the age of all the other passengers. The bus had come from at least Austria if not further.

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: Sason on May 26, 2015, 03:56:41 AM

Quote from: FoS on May 25, 2015, 02:42:08 PM

Next time in København

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Most definitely!!

For all non-Scandinavians: Tivoli is a very old amusement park, right smack in the center of Copenhagen. It may be the world's oldest, I'm not sure.

It's very beautiful, they take pride in their gorgeous flower arrangements, and very cozy.

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: Sason on May 26, 2015, 03:58:01 AM

Quote from: CellarDweller115 on May 25, 2015, 06:48:22 PM

Nena is puzzled......

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:D :D :D

Nena, I'm with you!

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Post by: FoS on May 26, 2015, 05:13:57 PM

Quote from: Sason on May 26, 2015, 03:56:41 AM

For all non-Scandinavians: Tivoli is a very old amusement park, right smack in the center of Copenhagen. It may be the world's oldest, I'm not sure.

The Tivoli Garden was created in the 1840's, and is only the second oldest in the world. Another one called Bakken, situated North of Copenhagen is the oldest. (you have to go, Sonja, when you are able to).
The poster from 1943 advertizes Tivoli's famous Balloon Wheel, which has been there since 1880. The current one is of course newer, but charmingly old fashioned.

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: Sason on May 27, 2015, 03:15:04 AM

Quote from: FoS on May 26, 2015, 05:13:57 PM

The Tivoli Garden was created in the 1840's, and is only the second oldest in the world. Another one called Bakken, situated North of Copenhagen is the oldest. (you have to go, Sonja, when you are able to).

Oh, I sure will!

Now that you-know-what is there! :D

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Post by: Sara B on May 27, 2015, 03:17:17 AM

What?? :D

I don't know what!

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: Sason on May 27, 2015, 04:03:45 AM

I got inspired and posted some more pics from Tivoli here: http://www.davecullen.com/forum/index.php?topic=46903.msg2561253#msg2561253

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: Sason on May 27, 2015, 04:05:16 AM

Quote from: Cally on May 27, 2015, 03:17:17 AM

What?? :D

I don't know what!

The Matador theme park... ::)

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: Sara B on May 27, 2015, 04:09:22 AM

Buttovcorss!

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: Sason on May 27, 2015, 04:10:01 AM

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: Sara B on May 27, 2015, 04:17:49 AM

Well, I might leave that to the Danes - and the half-Danes. :D

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: Sason on May 27, 2015, 04:25:35 AM

Maybe there'll be a Bridge theme park too some day! :D

They'll be happy to see you there! ;D

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: Sara B on May 27, 2015, 04:31:40 AM

Two half corpses joined together in the middle of the bridge - should be fun!

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: FoS on May 27, 2015, 05:38:11 AM

BORGEN - the Danish Parlament, sometimes seems like a theme park :)

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Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on May 28, 2015, 11:21:21 AM

Quote from: Cally on May 25, 2015, 10:21:50 AM

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Lovely bright colours.

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Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on May 28, 2015, 11:21:49 AM

Quote from: Cally on May 25, 2015, 10:40:14 AM

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Exceptional bridge!

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on May 28, 2015, 11:22:12 AM

Quote from: Cally on May 25, 2015, 10:47:14 AM

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Dramatic lighting.

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Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on May 28, 2015, 11:22:37 AM

Quote from: Cally on May 25, 2015, 10:51:29 AM

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A perfect picture.

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on May 28, 2015, 11:23:06 AM

Quote from: Cally on May 25, 2015, 10:54:18 AM

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Great to see Peter!

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on May 28, 2015, 11:23:40 AM

Quote from: FoS on May 25, 2015, 01:24:03 PM

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Poor Chuck and Nena...

;D

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Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on May 28, 2015, 11:24:20 AM

Quote from: Sason on May 26, 2015, 03:58:01 AM

:D :D :D

Nena, I'm with you!

Great minds, Sonja and Chuckster!

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Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on May 28, 2015, 11:24:48 AM

Am enjoying the C. pics very much.

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Post by: Sason on May 28, 2015, 01:18:45 PM

Quote from: ingmarnicebbmt on May 28, 2015, 11:23:40 AM

Poor Chuck and Nena...

;D

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Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on May 28, 2015, 02:12:55 PM

;)

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Post by: brianr on May 30, 2015, 12:42:26 PM

Bavaria

I think i must have offended the weather gods. Of the 12 days I spent in Germany, only 4 were sunny and 2 of those were travel days. Probably another 2 full and 2 half days were just overcast and threatening while the rest were fairly consistent rain.

The Sunday I travelled by train from Strasbourg to Munich then onto Garmisch-Partenkirchen was sunny as was the next day when, seeing the forecast, I did hike up into the hills about 450 metres. This photo is taken where I had a coffee at Partnackalm about 300 metres above the town. I do like the way you can find restaurants with some accommodation up in the hills. Many people hike up for lunch.

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Post by: brianr on May 30, 2015, 12:43:48 PM

On Tuesday I went to a lake near my accommodation, Riessersee, and you can see the clouds were already low so I only went up about 100 metres and was back in my apartment for a late lunch as the rain set in.

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Post by: brianr on May 30, 2015, 12:44:59 PM

With pouring rain on Wednesday, I decided to go by bus to one of King Ludwig’s castles, Linderhof. I had visited it in the 1970’s. I got drenched just waiting in the queue to enter and as I left, not spending much time in the gardens, it began to snow although it did not settle in the valley. I think the mountains would have been beautiful if I could have seen through the clouds. I had to change buses in a favourite town of mine, Oberammergau, so cheered myself up with a big plate of strawberries, cream and ice-cream.

The next 2 days were just drizzle so on Thursday I walked in the hills just above the town but only up about 100 metres and travelled by bus to Munich on Friday. That evening I went to the impressive Herkuulesaal in the Munich Residenz where I heard the Bavarian Radio Orchestra. Sir John Gardiner was the conductor. I think I have seen him conduct Last Night of the Proms. I was in the very centre 2nd row but I actually prefer to be up high so I can look down and see all the orchestra.
Berlioz 'Harold en Italie' was first with Antoine Tamestit playing the viola solo. He was excellent and quite a showman. The 2nd half was Schubert Symphony Nr 8.

Saturday in Munich was overcast but did not rain until evening. I went to the Nymphenburg Palace. I do not remember going there on my previous visits to Munich. After going through the amazing Baroque and Rococo rooms in the main pavilion, I wandered in the 200 acre park somewhat reminiscent of Versailles, and visited the 4 garden pavilions, each in a different style. This photo shows the hall of mirrors in the Amalienburg Pavilion.

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Post by: brianr on May 30, 2015, 12:46:04 PM

Sunday morning was rain again and I wandered in various parts of Munich but it fined up in the afternoon allowing me to go to the English Garden which is a vast urban park. As in 2008, I joined many locals in sitting, drinking beer and listening to a Bavarian Oompah brass band. I only managed a half litre unlike the litre jugs being drunk all around me.

Monday was fine and sunny again as I travelled by train to Berchtesgaden but the rain returned on Tuesday so all I managed was a 2 hour soggy historical walk around the hills above the town.
Wednesday was better but still overcast so I decided to take the boat ride on Konigsee. I had taken this twice before, in the 1970’s and in 2008 but both were in the off season when the electric boats do not go all the way up the lake. This time I went to the end and took a walk to a smaller lake, Obersee. The track was a bit rugged in parts,

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Post by: brianr on May 30, 2015, 12:46:54 PM

but, even with the clouds, the views were magnificent.

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Post by: brianr on May 30, 2015, 12:48:33 PM

Finally on my last full day in Bavaria, I had the sun and blue skies which I would have liked to have seen more often. I took the Jennerbahn, a 1,170 metre cable gondola almost to the top of Jenner Berg 1,874 metres where we could see over 100 German and Austrian peaks.

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Post by: brianr on May 30, 2015, 12:49:56 PM

I tried to climb the final metres to the very top but even with my boots and stick the icy steps and dizzy heights forced me to retreat. However, after descending to the middle station, 1534 metres, I walked down a muddy track with lots of steps to the bottom at about 700 metres.

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Post by: brianr on May 30, 2015, 12:50:50 PM

Wanting to make the best of the weather, I took a bus in the afternoon to another lake, Hintersee and walked around it and followed a nature trail through the Zauberwald, or Magic Forest, probably about 7km in total. No wonder I had trouble going down to the town for my dinner.

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It was another sunny day as I travelled into Austria and the Salzkammergut region.

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Post by: killersmom on May 30, 2015, 02:40:51 PM

Beautiful pictures, Brian.

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Post by: CellarDweller115 on May 30, 2015, 02:54:28 PM

Quote from: brianr on May 30, 2015, 12:44:59 PM

With pouring rain on Wednesday, I decided to go by bus to one of King Ludwig’s castles, Linderhof. I had visited it in the 1970’s. I got drenched just waiting in the queue to enter and as I left, not spending much time in the gardens, it began to snow although it did not settle in the valley. I think the mountains would have been beautiful if I could have seen through the clouds. I had to change buses in a favourite town of mine, Oberammergau, so cheered myself up with a big plate of strawberries, cream and ice-cream.

The next 2 days were just drizzle so on Thursday I walked in the hills just above the town but only up about 100 metres and travelled by bus to Munich on Friday. That evening I went to the impressive Herkuulesaal in the Munich Residenz where I heard the Bavarian Radio Orchestra. Sir John Gardiner was the conductor. I think I have seen him conduct Last Night of the Proms. I was in the very centre 2nd row but I actually prefer to be up high so I can look down and see all the orchestra.
Berlioz 'Harold en Italie' was first with Antoine Tamestit playing the viola solo. He was excellent and quite a showman. The 2nd half was Schubert Symphony Nr 8.

Saturday in Munich was overcast but did not rain until evening. I went to the Nymphenburg Palace. I do not remember going there on my previous visits to Munich. After going through the amazing Baroque and Rococo rooms in the main pavilion, I wandered in the 200 acre park somewhat reminiscent of Versailles, and visited the 4 garden pavilions, each in a different style. This photo shows the hall of mirrors in the Amalienburg Pavilion.

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Wow, that's quite an interior.

Great mountain shots as well!

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Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on May 30, 2015, 04:40:28 PM

Quote from: brianr on May 30, 2015, 12:50:50 PM

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Stunning.

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Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on May 30, 2015, 04:40:57 PM

Very interesting series and comments, Brian.

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Post by: Sason on May 31, 2015, 08:11:09 AM

Gorgeous pics, Brian!

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Post by: Sara B on May 31, 2015, 08:14:42 AM

Thanks, Brian - whetting my appetite! Lovely photos, and stay worry-free!

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Post by: brianr on June 04, 2015, 05:03:58 AM

Salzkammergut

The weather has certainly improved for me. Sorry if I sent the bad weather to Dunedin.

As you can see from the photos it gradually got better during my 5 days in the Salzkammergut region of Upper Austria. It is now quite hot in Vienna but I know I must not complain.
The blue skies have made it hard to choose the photos to post.

I fell in love with the town of Hallstatt when I stayed there back in 2008. It is a UNESCO heritage town on the edge of a lake with wonderful mountain views. However to get there you must catch a ferry over the lake from the train station so this time I chose to stay in the bigger town of Bad Ischl instead and have easier travel to the various lakes and mountains. I had an apartment right in the centre of town with shops and restaurants underneath and my window looked down on the river rushing below. However the bedroom and bathroom were up a narrow winding staircase from the lounge/kitchen which became a bit tiresome.

On the day after my arrival (Saturday) my departure was delayed due the panic caused by a misplaced credit card (I had hidden it from even myself). Once solved it was too late to do what I planned (left to Sunday) and probably just as well as there were still clouds and one or two brief showers.

I caught a bus to Bad Gilgen and waited an hour (over a coffee of course) for a ferry that took me along the Wolfgangsee to where a steam cog railway went up to Schaftsbergspitz at 1732 metres. I have included a photo showing a bit of the train and track.

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Post by: brianr on June 04, 2015, 05:05:10 AM

On Sunday the bus went in the other direction to Obertraun and the Dachstein chairlift. Here 2 cable cars lifted me up to 2100 metres and a 20 minute walk (difficult at that height ) took me to the 5 fingers viewing platform. This photo shows the platform and explains why I had to pluck up all my courage to go out on it

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Post by: brianr on June 04, 2015, 05:07:55 AM

From that point this photo looks down over the Hallstattersee mentioned before. You can see there were clouds but it was possible to get a photo with some patience and jostling as only 2 people can stand on each of the 5 fingers at any one time.

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Post by: brianr on June 04, 2015, 05:08:45 AM

This photo is the view from the path across the Dachstein Mountains

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Post by: brianr on June 04, 2015, 05:09:48 AM

I returned back down the top cable car and took a tour of the Dachstein Ice Cave. This involved climbing 70 metres to the entrance where we met the guide who then told us it was 0’C inside but not to worry as we would be climbing 500 steps to keep us warm. I was probably the oldest and while I can manage the steps, I would prefer to take a bit more time. However I probably handled the temperatures better than the mainly Asian young people with me. The ice shapes were intriguing. I think this photo is the best of my attempts to show them.

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On the way back I stopped for an hour in Hallstatt. Being Sunday afternoon 31st May, I found it much more crowded than my previous visit in late April 2008. The views were still great and the town probably improves in the evening after the tourist coaches leave. I bought an ice cream.

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Post by: brianr on June 04, 2015, 05:10:44 AM

Monday I caught the train to Gmunden on the Traunsee and, again after an hour over coffee and cake, it was on a rather small ferry along the lake to Ebensee. It is a beautiful lake andthe photo also shows just one of the many water activities even on a week day.

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Post by: brianr on June 04, 2015, 05:12:16 AM

At Ebensee I walked a kilometre to another cable car (they get a bit addictive) this time only 1600 metres but apparently one of, if not the first cable cars in Austria. There were lots of ski chair lifts at the top but not in operation at this time. I walked about 35 minutes each way looking at the views one of which is in this photo.

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Post by: brianr on June 04, 2015, 05:13:20 AM

On Tuesday I was again on the train past Hallstatt to Bad Aussersee then a bus to AltAusseer which is on a smaller lake and I was able to walk around it in about 2 hours (6 and a half km). The photo shows one of the views. Unfortunately rather than wait and catch the bus back I decided to walk not realising it was another 5 km although much was along the river bank. The bus passed me at the last stop before the town so only about 5 minutes quicker.

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I never got round to visiting the museums and castles in Bad Ischl. Left that to a rainy day which never came.

Yesterday I again packed up and caught the train to my last stop in Europe, Vienna. I have a lovely apartment and the owner has been most helpful. Opera is my main interest here and, after rushing to pick up the tickets before 5pm and then buy a few foodstuffs as today is a public holiday (Ascension day) and even supermarkets close on public holidays as well as Sundays, I went to the Volksoper (Folk Opera) which was my 4th visit there. I did not know much about the light opera Grafin (Countess) Marizka by Emmerich Kalman but the music, staging and dancing were delightful. Fortunately English is displayed above the stage although I found it a bit above my line of sight to see the action and I gather some contemporary jokes were added to the script but not in the English. Many of the songs are still running in my head especially ‘Komm Zigany (Gypsies)’ and ‘Komm mir nach Varazdin’ (I visited Varazdin in Croatia back in 2013.)

Today I am relaxing, as I have a much heavier opera (Wagner’s Siegfried) at the Staatsoper starting at 4pm this afternoon and finishing at 9pm

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Post by: Sara B on June 04, 2015, 06:03:04 AM

All lovely, but this one is SO beautiful.

Quote from: brianr on June 04, 2015, 05:13:20 AM

On Tuesday I was again on the train past Hallstatt to Bad Aussersee then a bus to AltAusseer which is on a smaller lake and I was able to walk around it in about 2 hours (6 and a half km). The photo shows one of the views. Unfortunately rather than wait and catch the bus back I decided to walk not realising it was another 5 km although much was along the river bank. The bus passed me at the last stop before the town so only about 5 minutes quicker.

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I never got round to visiting the museums and castles in Bad Ischl. Left that to a rainy day which never came.

Yesterday I again packed up and caught the train to my last stop in Europe, Vienna. I have a lovely apartment and the owner has been most helpful. Opera is my main interest here and, after rushing to pick up the tickets before 5pm and then buy a few foodstuffs as today is a public holiday (Ascension day) and even supermarkets close on public holidays as well as Sundays, I went to the Volksoper (Folk Opera) which was my 4th visit there. I did not know much about the light opera Grafin (Countess) Marizka by Emmerich Kalman but the music, staging and dancing were delightful. Fortunately English is displayed above the stage although I found it a bit above my line of sight to see the action and I gather some contemporary jokes were added to the script but not in the English. Many of the songs are still running in my head especially ‘Komm Zigany (Gypsies)’ and ‘Komm mir nach Varazdin’ (I visited Varazdin in Croatia back in 2013.)

Today I am relaxing, as I have a much heavier opera (Wagner’s Siegfried) at the Staatsoper starting at 4pm this afternoon and finishing at 9pm

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Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on June 04, 2015, 07:16:26 AM

Fascinating series.

The mirror lake pic also caught my eye.

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Post by: Sason on June 04, 2015, 10:27:00 AM

I need to go to the Alps!

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Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on June 04, 2015, 04:44:08 PM

Don't forget the shampoo!

;D

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Post by: killersmom on June 04, 2015, 05:20:40 PM

So much information and such beautiful places you visited, Brian. Thanks so much for all the wonderful pictures.

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Post by: brianr on June 13, 2015, 12:39:33 AM

Vienna has been warm, apparently unseasonably, with most days reaching 30’C.

As I mentioned in my previous message, I really enjoyed the light operetta, Grafin (Countess) Maritza on Wednesday. I went to both Siegfried and Gotterdammerung (Twilight of the Gods) by Wagner and so fulfilled a dream of seeing all of the Ring Cycle in the Theatre. They are not for everyone and I would not quickly go again, with Siegfried taking 5 hours and Gotterdammerung nearly 5 and a half (each with 2 half hour intervals) but the music is glorious. I was lucky in timing, as each was presented just twice this year.
That was on Thursday and Sunday.

On Friday I went on a round trip to the Wachau-Danube Valley. The train took me to Melk and the huge Benedictine Abbey sitting up above the town. This photo is in the Abbey church.

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Post by: brianr on June 13, 2015, 12:40:49 AM

This photo is in the Abbey Gardens.

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Post by: brianr on June 13, 2015, 12:41:42 AM

And this is taken from the Abbey looking at the surrounding countryside.

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Post by: brianr on June 13, 2015, 12:43:14 AM

After lunch, I boarded a ship for a 2 hour journey down the Danube through the Wachau Valley. The photo shows the castle at Durnstein above the town. This was the castle where King Richard of England was held captive on his way home from the Crusade. There were a number of castles along the river.

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Post by: brianr on June 13, 2015, 12:44:16 AM

I left the ship in Krems and returned by train to Vienna. On Saturday I went to Schonbrunn castle but just spent my time in the extensive gardens.

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That evening I again went to the VolksOper (Light Opera) and saw Carmina Burana, ancient poems set to music to create a cantata by Carl Orff in 1936. This is usually a recital by Symphony and Chorus but this performance was put on by the Vienna City Ballet.

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Post by: brianr on June 13, 2015, 12:46:07 AM

On Monday I went hiking in the Vienna Woods but chose a short hike, probably just 8km but up 300 metres, due to the heat. The views over the city were not very good due to the heat haze. That evening I went to the much shorter but bloodthirsty opera, Salome by Richard Strauss.

Tuesday, I flew to Dubai where the temperature was 40’C. Wednesday, I found my way to the Historical museum at the Al Fahidi Fort, not easy when you make a wrong turn in the heat. However the underground and airconditioned museum told the story of the development of Dubai.

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Post by: brianr on June 13, 2015, 12:48:30 AM

Then I wandered in the huge Dubai Mall, apparently the world's largest but only bought a much needed juice and lunch then a book for the plane. Outside I took a look at the world’s tallest building, Burj Khalifa but did not pay the $50 to go up to the top.

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Thursday I made the long flight back to Sydney. It was suppose to be 14 hours but due to a plane problem we were an hour late taking off and it was 15 hours. I arrived Sydney at 7am Friday morning and had to travel in peak hour trains to my sister's home. I will fly back to Dunedin on Monday.

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Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on June 13, 2015, 01:28:21 AM

Splendid pics! A true pleasure seeing them.

:)

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Post by: Sara B on June 13, 2015, 09:49:49 AM

Quote from: brianr on June 13, 2015, 12:41:42 AM

And this is taken from the Abbey looking at the surrounding countryside.

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Agreed, Brian. Thank you.

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Post by: CellarDweller115 on June 13, 2015, 10:23:06 PM

Wow! Fantastic shots Brian! The Benedictine Abbey is impressive

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Post by: dejavu on June 14, 2015, 07:35:08 PM

Quote from: brianr on May 02, 2015, 11:55:43 PM

Tuesday and Wednesday were in Paris and I went to the Chateau de Malmaison where Napoleon and Josephine lived and Josephine remained living after their divorce and finally died. The furniture was impressive as were the gardens.

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I'm enjoying all your photos, Brian.

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Post by: dejavu on June 14, 2015, 07:40:23 PM

Quote from: brianr on May 19, 2015, 11:18:05 AM

This is the view from their terrace (and my bedroom window)

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Beautiful view!

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Post by: dejavu on June 14, 2015, 07:48:12 PM

Quote from: brianr on May 19, 2015, 11:22:42 AM

I spent 3 nights in Strasbourg. The first morning it rained but I visited the very ornate Gothic Cathedral famous for its Gothic architecture and carvings. It was the world’s tallest building for 250 years until 1874.

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Love this architecture.

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Post by: dejavu on June 14, 2015, 07:49:31 PM

Quote from: ingmarnicebbmt on May 19, 2015, 12:05:16 PM

25 mns drive or train ride from our house. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

I was wondering, Ingy. Thanks for explaining that.

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Post by: dejavu on June 14, 2015, 07:50:23 PM

Quote from: Cally on May 25, 2015, 10:21:50 AM

Pictures from Copenhagen with Peter (FoS) last week.

Nyhavn, very touristy but still most attractive.

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Beautiful shots, Sara.

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Post by: dejavu on June 14, 2015, 07:51:14 PM

Quote from: Cally on May 25, 2015, 10:40:14 AM

We went on a boat trip around the harbours and canals. I liked this modern bridge.

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Oh, yes! It's very nice!

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Post by: dejavu on June 14, 2015, 07:52:14 PM

Quote from: Cally on May 25, 2015, 10:51:29 AM

The dome of the Marmorkirken.

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What a beautiful dome! Maybe my favorite shot.

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Post by: dejavu on June 14, 2015, 07:54:46 PM

Quote from: CellarDweller115 on May 25, 2015, 06:48:22 PM

Nena is puzzled......

I thought of her too, Chuck! :D

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Post by: dejavu on June 14, 2015, 08:01:44 PM

Quote from: brianr on June 04, 2015, 05:07:55 AM

From that point this photo looks down over the Hallstattersee mentioned before. You can see there were clouds but it was possible to get a photo with some patience and jostling as only 2 people can stand on each of the 5 fingers at any one time.

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Impressive photo, especially with the clouds, Brian.

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Post by: dejavu on June 14, 2015, 08:07:02 PM

Quote from: brianr on June 13, 2015, 12:39:33 AM

On Friday I went on a round trip to the Wachau-Danube Valley. The train took me to Melk and the huge Benedictine Abbey sitting up above the town. This photo is in the Abbey church.

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Gorgeous!

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Post by: brianr on June 14, 2015, 09:10:03 PM

Hi Debbie
Thanks for comments
Those photos seem like a lifetime ago especially as I am now sitting in Christchurch airport waiting for the final hour long flight to Dunedin where I left on 16th April.
Our flight from Sydney arrived 20 minutes early and I flew thru customs, even after declaring my hiking boots. So I have just on 2 and a half hours to wait. There will be an earlier flight but I am never game to book that in case.

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Post by: dejavu on June 15, 2015, 11:33:00 AM

April 16th....that really was a long time ago.

Glad you had such a good trip and were able to take all those pictures.

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Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on June 16, 2015, 03:56:26 PM

Quote from: dejavu on June 14, 2015, 07:49:31 PM

I was wondering, Ingy. Thanks for explaining that.

Welcome.

;)

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Post by: Sara B on June 21, 2015, 05:36:44 AM

A week in the Austrian Tirol, Neustift, SE of Innsbruck.

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Post by: Sara B on June 21, 2015, 05:37:45 AM

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Super hotel.

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Post by: Sara B on June 21, 2015, 05:39:09 AM

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Church festival, with a parade and band.

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Post by: Sara B on June 21, 2015, 05:42:07 AM

From my balcony.

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Post by: Sara B on June 21, 2015, 05:46:06 AM

We had free passes for all the lifts and buses. Near the Stubai Glacier.

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Post by: Sara B on June 21, 2015, 05:47:52 AM

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Innsbruck

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Post by: Sara B on June 21, 2015, 05:48:57 AM

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The people on the balcony aren't real.

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Post by: Sara B on June 21, 2015, 05:50:37 AM

The alpine flowers were at their best.

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Post by: Sara B on June 21, 2015, 05:51:24 AM

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Post by: Sara B on June 21, 2015, 05:52:52 AM

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A few more in Lens thread.

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Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on June 21, 2015, 07:00:51 AM

Mignons et jolis - all of them.

:)

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Post by: Sara B on June 21, 2015, 07:12:31 AM

Merci bien!

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Post by: killersmom on June 21, 2015, 07:54:04 AM

All of the pictures are just lovely, Sara! Thanks for taking us there with you!

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Post by: Sason on June 21, 2015, 10:19:33 AM

Gorgeous, Sara!

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Post by: Sara B on June 21, 2015, 10:52:14 AM

:-* Linda and Sonja!

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Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on June 21, 2015, 11:28:42 AM

I also want a kiss !

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Post by: Sara B on June 21, 2015, 12:30:03 PM

:-* (a big huggy one)

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Post by: CellarDweller115 on June 21, 2015, 05:05:21 PM

Hello Sara! I love the shot of the hotel, and from the balcony!

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Post by: fritzkep on June 21, 2015, 07:03:54 PM

Quote from: Cally on June 21, 2015, 05:39:09 AM

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Church festival, with a parade and band.

Corpus Christi? I remember a parade all around the village we lived in back in 1967.

Beautiful pictures, y'all!

I had overlooked these threads!

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Post by: Sara B on June 22, 2015, 01:19:58 AM

Quote from: CellarDweller115 on June 21, 2015, 05:05:21 PM

Hello Sara! I love the shot of the hotel, and from the balcony!

Glad you liked them. I saw my friend yesterday evening and said I wished we were about to sit down to dinner there!

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Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on June 22, 2015, 01:21:09 AM

Quote from: Cally on June 21, 2015, 12:30:03 PM

:-* (a big huggy one)

ahhhh - that feels good

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Post by: Sara B on June 22, 2015, 01:24:54 AM

Quote from: fritzkep on June 21, 2015, 07:03:54 PM

Corpus Christi? I remember a parade all around the village we lived in back in 1967.

Beautiful pictures, y'all!

I had overlooked these threads!

Fritz, I was trying to find out. It was Sunday 14th, but we had already celebrated Corpus Christi the previous Sunday (sang Byrd's Ave
Verum :)).
I'm not sure I'd like a whole winter there, but a summer would be nice!

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Post by: Sara B on June 22, 2015, 01:25:40 AM

Quote from: ingmarnicebbmt on June 22, 2015, 01:21:09 AM

ahhhh - that feels good

It did, didn't it? :D

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Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on June 22, 2015, 01:28:42 AM

Always - tuschuuuuuuuur.

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Post by: fritzkep on June 22, 2015, 02:33:32 PM

Quote from: Cally on June 22, 2015, 01:24:54 AM

Fritz, I was trying to find out. It was Sunday 14th, but we had already celebrated Corpus Christi the previous Sunday (sang Byrd's Ave
Verum :)).
I'm not sure I'd like a whole winter there, but a summer would be nice!

We really enjoyed the whole year, winter and summer. Especially it being the first time I had driven in snow, up and down the mountain between Aldrans and the University campus in downtown Innsbruck.

Yep, Corpus Christi was celebrated this year on Sunday the 7th, no special celebration on the 14th. But the parade looks a lot like the Corpus Christi processions I've experienced.

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Post by: Jenny on June 27, 2015, 10:44:13 AM

Thank you, Brian and Sara, for the lovely pictures and the travelogue. :) Somehow I missed them at the time they were posted. :( They make me want to go to Austria, which is not usually high on my list of travel destinations.

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Post by: Sara B on June 27, 2015, 02:11:28 PM

I'm glad if I conveyed some of it to you, Jenny. :)

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Post by: dejavu on July 02, 2015, 01:19:29 PM

Quote from: Cally on June 21, 2015, 05:39:09 AM

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Church festival, with a parade and band.

More neat Innsbruck photos, Sara.

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Post by: dejavu on July 03, 2015, 11:14:27 AM

In late June, I drove to Pittsburgh and joined two friends on a seven-day, six-night bus trip to the seacoast of Maine, where we saw lighthouses and sailboats and learned a bit about lobster fishing.

On my drive to Pittsburgh, I made an overnight stop at Bedford, along the Pennsylvania Turnpike, and had dinner at Ed's Steak House, which had come highly recommended by friends who once lived in the area. The food was very good, although I had some kind of fish, rather than steak.

This one one of two old gas pumps on display in Ed's lobby.

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Post by: dejavu on July 03, 2015, 11:33:14 AM

On Day 1 of the bus trip, a Saturday, we boarded the bus just after 5:30 AM at the terminal, since it had to make four other stops, spaced half an hour apart. Our bus was scheduled to leave at 6:00, but the bus company prefers people to be early, and we were. There were 28 paying customers total on the bus, so it was a little over half full, which is nice for spreading out. After making the other four stops by 8:00 and heading east on the Turnpike to the first town, we had breakfast at an Eat 'n' Park, which offers either waitress service or a breakfast buffet.

Saturday was spent driving through Pennsylvania and the north part of New Jersey, and going across the south part of New York State. We saw the skyscrapers of NYC in the distance as we crossed the Tappanzee Bridge. Then we entered Connecticut and spent the night in Danbury, at a LaQuinta out in the middle of nowhere, which was attached to an Outback Steak House. The tour company gave each of us a $25 gift certificate for the Outback, since it was the only restaurant available nearby.

On Day 2, Sunday, we passed through a corner of New Hampshire and entered Maine itself. We took a side trip through downtown Portland, ME, where most businesses were closed on Sunday except for some shops and eateries down by the water. The main food advertised was lobster, but two of the three people in my small group (including myself) can't eat shellfish, so we found the Elevation Burger restaurant (100% Organic Beef) which is shown on the right side of the picture below. The burgers were delicious!

Afterwards we found time to shop at the Shipwreck & Cargo shop on the left; I think that's where I bought my two new T-shirts, one with embroidered sailboats and one with pictures of several "Lighthouses of Maine."

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Post by: dejavu on July 03, 2015, 11:38:49 AM

The primary food in town.

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Post by: dejavu on July 03, 2015, 11:39:51 AM

A few shots of the Portland waterfront, taken after lunch.

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Post by: dejavu on July 03, 2015, 11:41:04 AM

Our tour director was not sure how the custom originated of attaching locks to this fence.

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Post by: dejavu on July 03, 2015, 11:42:28 AM

Our first scheduled stop on Sunday was at L.L. Bean headquarters in Freeport, ME.

Note the waterfall.

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Post by: dejavu on July 03, 2015, 11:44:01 AM

It had rained that day, so you can tell that this bench is wet.

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Post by: dejavu on July 03, 2015, 11:47:35 AM

After spending some time in L.L. Bean, we walked around the town looking for souvenirs. Cool As A Moose sells Maine T-shirts and so on.

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Post by: dejavu on July 03, 2015, 11:50:14 AM

I wasn't the first one to climb up to this candy store, but I willingly followed, and bought some chocolate covered cranberries. Surprisingly, they stayed fresh all the way back to Pittsburgh and then all the way home, and I opened them after arrivng home.

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Post by: dejavu on July 03, 2015, 12:09:52 PM

Our overnight stop for Day 2 (Sunday) was in Boothbay, ME, at the Boothbay Harbor Inn. We stayed here on Monday night, also.This was a pleasant hotel with free breakfast in the dining room which looked out onto the water. A footbridge (1,000 feet long, so only about one-fifth of a mile) connected the hotels on one side of the bay with the downtown area on the opposite side of the bay.

This is the back of the hotel, facing the water. The door opens into the dining room.

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Post by: dejavu on July 03, 2015, 12:12:23 PM

Behind the hotel.

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Post by: dejavu on July 03, 2015, 12:13:06 PM

This picture was taken after dinner. Darkness comes early to Boothbay and the rest of Maine, compared with other places which are also in the Eastern Time Zone.

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Post by: dejavu on July 03, 2015, 12:15:59 PM

Morning on Boothbay Harbor, Day 3, Monday.

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Post by: dejavu on July 03, 2015, 12:17:12 PM

The next few shots were all taken from behind the hotel on Monday morning.

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Post by: dejavu on July 03, 2015, 12:17:47 PM

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Post by: dejavu on July 03, 2015, 12:18:42 PM

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Post by: dejavu on July 03, 2015, 12:19:30 PM

Inside the dining room of the Boothbay Harbor Inn.

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Post by: dejavu on July 03, 2015, 12:22:42 PM

Our first activity on Monday, Day 3, was a tour onboard our own bus, with a local step-on guide narrating. Rather than take us through the downtown area, which we would be able to explore later via the footbridge, she directed us to an area known as Ocean Point.

This tiny island was visible from the shore at Ocean Point.

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Post by: dejavu on July 03, 2015, 12:24:46 PM

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Post by: dejavu on July 03, 2015, 12:25:31 PM

Part of the rocky coast of Maine.

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Post by: dejavu on July 03, 2015, 12:25:58 PM

There's a lighthouse on this slightly larger island, in the distance.

We would get a closer look at three lighthouses later, during a harbor cruise on board a boat.

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Post by: dejavu on July 03, 2015, 12:28:48 PM

The purple flowers (standing up straight) in the background are lupines.

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Post by: dejavu on July 03, 2015, 12:30:47 PM

Another lighthouse on an island, seen from the shore as our bus drove around Ocean Point.

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Post by: dejavu on July 03, 2015, 12:47:13 PM

Our harbor cruise started a little later on Monday morning, shortly after the bus returned from Ocean Point.

I'm on the boat here, wearing one of the T-shirts bought the day over a regular long-sleeve T-shirt, in case of cool breezes on the water.

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Post by: dejavu on July 03, 2015, 12:48:42 PM

Seen from our boat.

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Post by: dejavu on July 03, 2015, 12:49:27 PM

A beautiful sailboat.

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Post by: dejavu on July 03, 2015, 12:51:24 PM

This bridge opens to let boats pass through. But rather than opening up into the air, like a drawbridge, the main section rotates at the center to make two passageways, one on either side.

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Post by: dejavu on July 03, 2015, 12:52:36 PM

Here the bridge is almost back to a closed position.

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Post by: dejavu on July 03, 2015, 12:53:23 PM

A bird's nest on a pole in the middle of the water.

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Post by: dejavu on July 03, 2015, 12:54:07 PM

White harbor seals, down at the bottom, below the rocks.

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Post by: dejavu on July 03, 2015, 12:54:39 PM

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Post by: dejavu on July 03, 2015, 12:56:36 PM

We were given the names of the three lighthouses on this cruise. I believe this first one is the Hendrick's Head Light.

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Post by: dejavu on July 03, 2015, 12:57:34 PM

We passed two very expensive houses visible from the water.

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Post by: dejavu on July 03, 2015, 12:58:33 PM

This is the other one. A little smaller, it appears from this angle. But maybe not, inside, because of the shape.

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Post by: dejavu on July 03, 2015, 01:00:52 PM

This second lighthouse is called Couple's Lighthouse.

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Post by: dejavu on July 03, 2015, 01:01:40 PM

Couple's Lighthouse from a slightly different angle.

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Post by: CellarDweller115 on July 03, 2015, 01:02:17 PM

great series so far, Debs! Liked the bridge that swung open to let the boats pass.

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Post by: dejavu on July 03, 2015, 01:03:00 PM

This is the third lighthouse, which was called Burnt Island Lighthouse.

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Post by: dejavu on July 03, 2015, 01:04:07 PM

Quote from: CellarDweller115 on July 03, 2015, 01:02:17 PM

great series so far, Debs! Liked the bridge that swung open to let the boats pass.

Thanks, Chuck! It was an interesting concept, that bridge.

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Post by: dejavu on July 03, 2015, 01:05:16 PM

We passed this sailboat as we were coming back to the dock.

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Post by: Sason on July 03, 2015, 01:18:52 PM

Lovely pictures, Debbie!

You're really saw some wonderful sights on the trip!

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Post by: dejavu on July 03, 2015, 01:19:39 PM

After the harbor cruise ended, we had the rest of Monday afternoon free to eat lunch, shop, rest, and then have dinner on our own in town. I ate lunch with my friends, then went shopping for a little while with them, but ended up buying six paperback books at the bookstore. The bag was heavy, so I finally walked over the footbridge to the hotel to put the books away. I went out later by myself to make a round trip to town over the footbridge, taking pictures, and then met the others before dinner for another walk back to town via the footbridge. Almost a mile on that footbridge that day!

Right after lunch, we came upon this moose in town.

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: dejavu on July 03, 2015, 01:20:44 PM

Quote from: Sason on July 03, 2015, 01:18:52 PM

Lovely pictures, Debbie!

You're really saw some wonderful sights on the trip!

Thanks, Sonja!

I'll post some more later, but have to take a break to eat something first.

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Post by: dejavu on July 03, 2015, 02:09:53 PM

Continuing now with pictures of the town of Boothbay Harbor.

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Post by: dejavu on July 03, 2015, 02:21:08 PM

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We didn't eat lunch at the Chowder House, but I heard that some people in our bus tour group did.

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Post by: dejavu on July 03, 2015, 02:22:25 PM

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Post by: dejavu on July 03, 2015, 02:25:52 PM

One of the pictures from my afternoon stroll across the footbridge.

The colored objects are buoys used to mark lobster traps in the water. We would learn later that each lobster fisherman has his (or her, but they are almost all men) own color scheme, which is known by the Coast Guard and can be checked. This is to prevent other fishermen from traps out of the water that don't belong to them.

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Post by: dejavu on July 03, 2015, 02:27:52 PM

Although no one was around to give an explanation, these chairs look like they are made from lobster-trap wire.

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Post by: dejavu on July 03, 2015, 02:29:26 PM

More of Maine's granite rocks.

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Post by: dejavu on July 03, 2015, 02:31:28 PM

A moose head mounted inside the restaurant where we ate dinner.

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Post by: fritzkep on July 03, 2015, 02:31:57 PM

Quote from: dejavu on July 03, 2015, 11:41:04 AM

Our tour director was not sure how the custom originated of attaching locks to this fence.

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The tradition started I think in Paris, where two people in love would seal the lock on a fence and throw the key in the water, to show that the love bond would never be broken.

But the city of Paris took a dim view of this practice, which was doing damage to the bridge due to the weight of the hundreds of locks, removed them and won't permit people to do it anymore.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Love_lock

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/06/12/world/europe/paris-and-lovers-look-to-move-on-after-breakup-with-bridges-locks.html?_r=0

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Post by: fritzkep on July 03, 2015, 02:32:19 PM

Great pictures, Debbie, looks like a very enjoyable trip!

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Post by: dejavu on July 03, 2015, 02:32:25 PM

The hotel faces west and advertises its sunset views.

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Post by: brianr on July 03, 2015, 02:32:50 PM

Interesting photos. In 2010 I stayed with a friend in Maine in the town of Damariscotta. She drove me around Maine and one lighthouse we visited looks to be the Burnt Island lighthouse. I did not write down it's name

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: dejavu on July 03, 2015, 02:33:57 PM

Quote from: fritzkep on July 03, 2015, 02:31:57 PM

The tradition started I think in Paris, where two people in love would seal the lock on a fence and throw the key in the water, to show that the love bond would never be broken.

But the city of Paris took a dim view of this practice, which was doing damage to the bridge due to the weight of the hundreds of locks, removed them and won't permit people to do it anymore.

Ah, good to have that information, Fritz. I just knew there had to be a story behind it.

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Post by: dejavu on July 03, 2015, 02:35:19 PM

Quote from: fritzkep on July 03, 2015, 02:32:19 PM

Great pictures, Debbie, looks like a very enjoyable trip!

Thanks, Fritz. Enjoyable, yes, and relaxing despite the 5:30 AM wake-up calls. :D

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Post by: fritzkep on July 03, 2015, 02:37:33 PM

Quote from: dejavu on July 03, 2015, 01:04:07 PM

Thanks, Chuck! It was an interesting concept, that bridge.

This type of bridge is commonly found down in LA, though we have lift bridges too.

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Post by: dejavu on July 03, 2015, 02:39:31 PM

Quote from: brianr on July 03, 2015, 02:32:50 PM

Interesting photos. In 2010 I stayed with a friend in Maine in the town of Damariscotta. She drove me around Maine and one lighthouse we visited looks to be the Burnt Island lighthouse. I did not write down it's name

Glad you like the photos, Brian.

I went back and looked at the Burnt Island lighthouse and its shape is similar, although it seems to have red glass in the window panes of the tower itself now. It's hard to tell. There are so many lighthouses in Maine!

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Post by: brianr on July 03, 2015, 02:40:13 PM

Yes it is a real problem in Paris - has moved to other bridges and very hard to stop and as Fritz says, it is damaging the bridges. They have had to remove 1 million locks weighing 45 tons

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Post by: fritzkep on July 03, 2015, 02:40:49 PM

Quote from: brianr on July 03, 2015, 02:40:13 PM

Yes it is a real problem in Paris - has moved to other bridges and very hard to stop and as Fritz says, it is damaging the bridges. They have had to remove 1 million locks weighing 45 tons

Wow! I hadn't realized it was that many!

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Post by: dejavu on July 03, 2015, 02:41:58 PM

Quote from: brianr on July 03, 2015, 02:40:13 PM

Yes it is a real problem in Paris - has moved to other bridges and very hard to stop and as Fritz says, it is damaging the bridges. They have had to remove 1 million locks weighing 45 tons

Wow! 45 tons!

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: dejavu on July 03, 2015, 02:43:25 PM

Quote from: fritzkep on July 03, 2015, 02:37:33 PM

This type of bridge is commonly found down in LA, though we have lift bridges too.

When you say LA I keep having to remember you mean Louisiana, not Los Angeles. ;) ;D

Makes sense in Louisiana.

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Post by: dejavu on July 03, 2015, 02:45:52 PM

So the Boothbay Harbor Inn advertised its sunset views, and we got these fearsome-looking clouds right before sunset Monday night.

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Post by: dejavu on July 03, 2015, 02:47:06 PM

A more typical sunset a little later that same night.

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Post by: dejavu on July 03, 2015, 03:05:23 PM

Tuesday, Day 4, was the rainiest day of the whole trip. Fortunately our first stop was inside, at the Maine State Prison Store in Thomaston, ME.

Minimum security inmates are allowed to have tools for carving wood and making other crafts. Some also work at the store, where they are supervised by a correctional officer. The wood objects are made of cedar, and range in size from tiny sailboats up to medium size tables and cedar chests. I didn't want to buy anything large to carry on the bus, but I did buy a carved lighthouse tower (painted white, with painted windows, and with a carved balcony which was painted black). I also bought a small carved sailboat, which was polished rather than painted so that the grain of the cedar wood shows. They had some much more detailed larger boats, which I admired but knew better than to think of buying. Prices were quite reasonable.

No photos were allowed inside the store, but this shot of the outdoor sign shows the rain.

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Post by: dejavu on July 03, 2015, 03:11:40 PM

Next stop on Tuesday was at the Maine Lighthouse Museum in Rockland, ME. This was a fantastic place!

Numerous Fresnel lenses, now out of service and replaced by automated lights, have been collected here, along with many other artifacts related to lighthouses and life-saving.

Medium-size Fresnel lens. It looks large, but it's sitting on a table, so it's not a 5th order lens, which would be standing on the floor. The largest size lens is a 6th order lens, and we were told that one of those would be too tall to fit below the ceiling of the room.

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Post by: dejavu on July 03, 2015, 03:12:56 PM

Lanterns.

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Post by: dejavu on July 03, 2015, 03:14:15 PM

3D model of a lighthouse, with lighthouse keeper's house.

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Post by: dejavu on July 03, 2015, 03:15:13 PM

Miniature model lighthouse towers.

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Post by: dejavu on July 03, 2015, 03:16:03 PM

Coast Guard and life-saving display area.

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Post by: dejavu on July 03, 2015, 03:19:08 PM

Sorry this is blurry, but this is one of the pictures of historic lighthouses. This is the Louisbourg Lighthouse in Louisbourg, Nova Scotia. It is Canada's first light station and the second oldest in North America.

There were other pictures on the walls in this section, including another Nova Scotia lighthouse, a display about Japanese lighthouses, and a display about lightouses of Scotland, but those pictures are too blurry to post.

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Post by: dejavu on July 03, 2015, 03:21:06 PM

Another 3D lighthouse model.

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Post by: dejavu on July 03, 2015, 03:26:28 PM

This is a 5th order Fresnel lens, standing on the floor, and it is huge.

One of my friends was standing next to it in another picture and it is a lot taller than he is, but I didn't want to post his picture on the Internet.

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Post by: dejavu on July 03, 2015, 03:27:50 PM

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Post by: dejavu on July 03, 2015, 03:28:29 PM

Model ship.

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Post by: dejavu on July 03, 2015, 03:30:08 PM

This is called an 8-day Post or Lens Lantern. It's a temporary light with an oil tank.

This one was used at Cape Prince of Whales Light, Alaska.

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Post by: gnash on July 03, 2015, 03:33:15 PM

Quote from: dejavu on July 03, 2015, 03:27:50 PM

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wow debbie, what an adventure!

gorgeous pics and interesting items!

this would make a great candle holder!

and that huge fresnel lens is huge!!

gotta love the lobster trap chairs!

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Post by: dejavu on July 03, 2015, 03:55:56 PM

I enjoyed the Lighthouse Museum very much but in looking over my pictures now, I don't think I had time to absorb everything and I know I didn't read the writing associated with all the displays.

We had a choice to go on a guided tour as a group with one museum docent, or to wander around on our own and ask questions of another docent. Since photographs were allowed, I decided to wander on my own. I still heard some of what the first docent was saying, but missed some of it.

When we left the museum in Rockland, our bus headed north again up the coast to Camden, ME. We passed Penobscot Bay and, by looking in between the buildings and trees, we could see parts of the bay, including some boats, from the road. But we did not stop along the shore at that point for a sea-level view, since we were supposed to ride in our bus to the top of nearby Mount Battie and observe the bay from there.

That would have been a great view in better weather, but when we got to the top of Mount Battie, everything was fogged in. We could barely see the trees right inside the park, and no one wanted to get out of the bus in the rain. Our bus driver made another unscheduled try after lunch, but we still couldn't see a thing out in the bay.

We did have a nice lunch in Camden, though. My group of three went to a deli for tuna sandwiches and potato salad, and even after the others finished eating and went souvenir shopping, I took my time eating, to avoid the rain, before going out to take a few photos.

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Post by: dejavu on July 03, 2015, 04:02:15 PM

Quote from: gnash on July 03, 2015, 03:33:15 PM

wow debbie, what an adventure!

gorgeous pics and interesting items!

this would make a great candle holder!

and that huge fresnel lens is huge!!

gotta love the lobster trap chairs!

It really was an adventure, Jimmy.

I'm glad you got to see some of the lighthouses. And there were quite a few other interesting items, yes. :)

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Post by: dejavu on July 03, 2015, 04:06:55 PM

This is a waterfall that runs from near the top of the yellow building.

While we were sitting in our restaurant eating lunch, we thought the heavy rain was continuing, because the windows kept getting wet. When I went outside, though, the rain was very light.

I can tell from this picture that most of the water hitting our restaurant window was water for the waterfall, rather than rain coming from the sky. ::)

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Post by: dejavu on July 03, 2015, 04:08:21 PM

Ships docked behind the restaurant/shopping area.

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Post by: gnash on July 03, 2015, 04:08:34 PM

Quote from: dejavu on July 03, 2015, 11:39:51 AM

A few shots of the Portland waterfront, taken after lunch.

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loved this one!

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Post by: dejavu on July 03, 2015, 04:09:18 PM

Quite a variety of ships and boats in Camden, ME.

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Post by: dejavu on July 03, 2015, 04:10:19 PM

Shopping and art gallery near the bottom of the waterfall.

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Post by: gnash on July 03, 2015, 04:14:05 PM

yay potato salad! it all sounds fun.

so glad you got to visit camden ME.

that was my first boyfriend's home town.

old mainers have a unique way of speaking.

BF used to say "nayoh" and "some ol wicked" :D

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Post by: gnash on July 03, 2015, 04:19:18 PM

Quote from: dejavu on July 03, 2015, 03:05:23 PM

Tuesday, Day 4, was the rainiest day of the whole trip. Fortunately our first stop was inside, at the Maine State Prison Store in Thomaston, ME.

Minimum security inmates are allowed to have tools for carving wood and making other crafts. Some also work at the store, where they are supervised by a correctional officer. The wood objects are made of cedar, and range in size from tiny sailboats up to medium size tables and cedar chests. I didn't want to buy anything large to carry on the bus, but I did buy a carved lighthouse tower (painted white, with painted windows, and with a carved balcony which was painted black). I also bought a small carved sailboat, which was polished rather than painted so that the grain of the cedar wood shows. They had some much more detailed larger boats, which I admired but knew better than to think of buying. Prices were quite reasonable.

how interesting,,,,, regional prison art!

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Post by: dejavu on July 03, 2015, 04:24:07 PM

Quote from: gnash on July 03, 2015, 04:14:05 PM

yay potato salad! it all sounds fun.

so glad you got to visit camden ME.

that was my first boyfriend's home town.

old mainers have a unique way of speaking.

BF used to say "nayoh" and "some ol wicked" :D

Huge bowls of potato salad, Jimmy! For side dishes? And we didn't know that the sandwiches came with potato chips anyway. :D

Wicked good, we learned about that expression.

Yes, regional prison art, but I looked up their web site today to verify the town, and someone there commented "better than license plates." What was surprising was the high quality of some of the larger and more expensive items.

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Post by: dejavu on July 03, 2015, 04:29:22 PM

After leaving Camden, ME and giving up on Mount Battie (the trip's only real disappointment) we continued north to Bar Harbor, where we would stay for Tuesday and Wednesday night (the evenings of Days 4 and 5).

Don't know how the tour company pulled this off, but this was our hotel. It is rated Four-Diamond by the American Automobile Association.

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Post by: brianr on July 03, 2015, 04:31:54 PM

Quote from: dejavu on July 03, 2015, 04:24:07 PM

Huge bowls of potato salad, Jimmy! For side dishes? And we didn't know that the sandwiches came with potato chips anyway. :

One of my pet peeves with dining in the USA is they serve potato chips with everything and I do not eat potato chips as I try to avoid too much salt.

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Post by: dejavu on July 03, 2015, 04:42:34 PM

Our first dinner in Boothbay Harbor Inn had been an all-included (free except for alcoholic drinks) group dinner at that Inn, with a choice of four entrees, and I chose the chicken. Our first dinner in Bar Harbor was also an all-included group dinner at the fancy Looking Glass Restaurant next door to the Bluenose Inn, at the sister hotel. It was billed as a lobster dinner, but again there were four choices of entrees, and I chose the haddock.

On the first morning in Bar Harbor, we returned to the Looking Glass Restaurant for a free group breakfast. The Rose Garden, the more casual of the two restaurants at the inn, is where we had a free group breakfast on our last morning at the Bluenose Inn.

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Post by: dejavu on July 03, 2015, 04:45:17 PM

The Great Room, which has a bar, and where a piano player entertains nightly after 7:00 PM. Although the piano was an interesting idea, I was too tired to go back downstairs to hear it either night.

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Post by: dejavu on July 03, 2015, 04:48:34 PM

Our rooms were actually suites, with king beds, TV and dresser in half of the room; and a sofa, coffee table, two wing chairs and an electric fireplace in the other half.

The fireplace wasn't actually needed for warmth, but I did run it a little on the cool mornings, mostly because it was pleasant to look at.

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: dejavu on July 03, 2015, 04:51:00 PM

Each room had a balcony, but even without going out onto the balcony, the rooms had a view of the water and some small islands.

Looking out the door to the balcony at boats in the fog, on Tuesday afternoon shortly after we checked in.

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: dejavu on July 03, 2015, 04:51:42 PM

Same afternoon, islands in the fog.

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: dejavu on July 03, 2015, 04:55:03 PM

Wednesday's sunrise on boats and islands.

The weather turned sunny and pleasant that day.

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: dejavu on July 03, 2015, 04:58:28 PM

Another sunrise shot.

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: dejavu on July 03, 2015, 05:00:07 PM

View of one small island on a clear day. What a difference a day makes!

This was also taken out the door to my balcony, through the glass.

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: dejavu on July 03, 2015, 05:01:39 PM

Looking the other direction on a clear day.

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: dejavu on July 03, 2015, 05:02:26 PM

Sunset on Wednesday, Day 5.

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: dejavu on July 03, 2015, 05:03:38 PM

Sunrise on Thursday, Day 6.

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: dejavu on July 03, 2015, 05:09:16 PM

In between the sunrise and the sunset on Day 5, Wednesday, of course, I went out on several activities with my group.

Here are a few pictures of the town of Bar Harbor, before and after our lobster cruise.

View of the water from the park.

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: dejavu on July 03, 2015, 05:11:29 PM

Moose on the roof. It would probably be neat to see this at night.

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: dejavu on July 03, 2015, 05:13:03 PM

The gray whale was a designated meeting point for people going on lobster cruises.

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: dejavu on July 03, 2015, 05:13:28 PM

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: dejavu on July 03, 2015, 05:13:45 PM

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: dejavu on July 03, 2015, 05:14:10 PM

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: dejavu on July 03, 2015, 05:20:33 PM

Green island, as seen near the beginning of the lobster cruise.

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: dejavu on July 03, 2015, 05:21:09 PM

Egg Rock Lighthouse.

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: dejavu on July 03, 2015, 05:21:57 PM

Outbuilding and structure at Egg Rock Lighthouse.

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: dejavu on July 03, 2015, 05:22:44 PM

Gray seals.

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: dejavu on July 03, 2015, 05:24:31 PM

Looking up at the Egg Rock Lighthouse and its outbuildings and structures.

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: dejavu on July 03, 2015, 05:25:55 PM

More of a straight-on view of Egg Rock Lighthouse.

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: dejavu on July 03, 2015, 05:26:39 PM

Note the gull flying in this one.

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: dejavu on July 03, 2015, 05:32:57 PM

Our final stops on Day 5, and the final sightseeing stops of the trip, were in Acadia National Park.

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: dejavu on July 03, 2015, 05:33:27 PM

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: dejavu on July 03, 2015, 05:33:54 PM

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: dejavu on July 03, 2015, 05:34:20 PM

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: dejavu on July 03, 2015, 05:34:52 PM

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: dejavu on July 03, 2015, 05:35:30 PM

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: dejavu on July 03, 2015, 05:35:57 PM

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: dejavu on July 03, 2015, 05:41:22 PM

After that, we had an early departure from Bar Harbor on Thursday, Day 6, and returned to the LaQuinta and another Outback Steak House dinner in Danbury, Connecticut. After another early departure the following morning, we arrived back in Pittsburgh shortly before sunset on Friday, Day 7.

It rained in Pittsburgh, too, but the highlight was attending an outdoor community theater production of "Fiddler On The Roof" on Sunday night. Fortunately, the rain had cleared off by then and it was a beautiful evening, although cool enough for a jacket.

I really enjoyed Maine.

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: fritzkep on July 03, 2015, 07:08:20 PM

Sounds like it must have been a great trip, Debbie!

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: gnash on July 03, 2015, 07:13:46 PM

Quote from: dejavu on July 03, 2015, 05:33:54 PM

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that's cool...

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: Sara B on July 04, 2015, 07:12:43 AM

Quote from: dejavu on July 03, 2015, 02:45:52 PM

So the Boothbay Harbor Inn advertised its sunset views, and we got these fearsome-looking clouds right before sunset Monday night.

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Great clouds! What a lovely trip it looks, Debbie.

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: Sara B on July 04, 2015, 07:15:55 AM

Quote from: dejavu on July 03, 2015, 03:15:13 PM

Miniature model lighthouse towers.

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Cute!

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: Sara B on July 04, 2015, 07:18:20 AM

Quote from: dejavu on July 03, 2015, 12:47:13 PM

Our harbor cruise started a little later on Monday morning, shortly after the bus returned from Ocean Point.

I'm on the boat here, wearing one of the T-shirts bought the day over a regular long-sleeve T-shirt, in case of cool breezes on the water.

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Nice t-shirt!

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: Sason on July 04, 2015, 07:40:53 AM

That trip was a real adventure, Debbie!

Thanks for all the great pictures!

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: dejavu on July 04, 2015, 08:08:25 AM

Quote from: Cally on July 04, 2015, 07:12:43 AM

Great clouds! What a lovely trip it looks, Debbie.

Thanks, Sara.

And thanks for your comments on the mini lighthouses, and on the T-shirt, too.

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: dejavu on July 04, 2015, 08:10:27 AM

Quote from: Sason on July 04, 2015, 07:40:53 AM

That trip was a real adventure, Debbie!

Thanks for all the great pictures!

Thanks, Sonja. Glad you liked the pictures.

It was a real adventure, and lovely, too. :)

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on July 05, 2015, 09:36:12 AM

Fantastic series, Deb!

I'll comment later on many individual pics here.

:)

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on July 05, 2015, 09:36:41 AM

Sue will be thrilled - she MUST get back here and see these Maine pics!

:)

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on July 05, 2015, 09:41:13 AM

Quote from: dejavu on July 03, 2015, 11:41:04 AM

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Jeeeeeez!

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on July 05, 2015, 11:22:50 AM

Quote from: dejavu on July 03, 2015, 12:30:47 PM

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This looks almost as Sue's favourite place. Or maybe it IS this place.

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on July 05, 2015, 11:23:56 AM

Quote from: dejavu on July 03, 2015, 02:45:52 PM

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quite spectacular

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on July 05, 2015, 11:24:46 AM

Quote from: dejavu on July 03, 2015, 04:58:28 PM

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precious

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on July 05, 2015, 11:25:43 AM

Quote from: dejavu on July 03, 2015, 05:32:57 PM

Our final stops on Day 5, and the final sightseeing stops of the trip, were in Acadia National Park.

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One of the many stops/places in Maine where Sue took us to.

We loved Acadia!

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on July 05, 2015, 11:26:34 AM

I could quote many more of them - they are all nice and convey a great place and journey!

:)

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: CellarDweller115 on July 05, 2015, 03:08:42 PM

wonderful set of additions, Debs. Loved the fireplace one, made me think of the coming winter. ;)

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: dejavu on July 05, 2015, 03:59:54 PM

Quote from: ingmarnicebbmt on July 05, 2015, 09:36:12 AM

Fantastic series, Deb!

I'll comment later on many individual pics here.

:)

Thanks, Ingy.

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: dejavu on July 05, 2015, 04:00:33 PM

Quote from: ingmarnicebbmt on July 05, 2015, 09:36:41 AM

Sue will be thrilled - she MUST get back here and see these Maine pics!

:)

Yes, I really hope she does get to see them. It's been too long since I've heard from her.

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: dejavu on July 05, 2015, 04:01:54 PM

Quote from: ingmarnicebbmt on July 05, 2015, 11:25:43 AM

One of the many stops/places in Maine where Sue took us to.

We loved Acadia!

Ah, I'm glad to know you got to see Acadia. I had forgotten that you had been there.

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: dejavu on July 05, 2015, 04:04:09 PM

Quote from: CellarDweller115 on July 05, 2015, 03:08:42 PM

wonderful set of additions, Debs. Loved the fireplace one, made me think of the coming winter. ;)

Thanks, Chuck. I'm glad you liked the fireplace one. I wasn't sure whether to post it because it was so dark, but it does show how cozy the fireplace made the room in the morning.

One time I even turned the fireplace on when I woke up early, and got back in bed to watch it until it was time to get up. Very pleasant!

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on July 05, 2015, 04:32:44 PM

Quote from: dejavu on July 05, 2015, 03:59:54 PM

Thanks, Ingy.

Welcome.

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on July 05, 2015, 04:33:00 PM

Quote from: dejavu on July 05, 2015, 04:00:33 PM

Yes, I really hope she does get to see them. It's been too long since I've heard from her.

True.

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on July 05, 2015, 04:33:25 PM

Quote from: dejavu on July 05, 2015, 04:01:54 PM

Ah, I'm glad to know you got to see Acadia. I had forgotten that you had been there.

In the summer of 2010.

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: fritzkep on July 05, 2015, 06:24:51 PM

Quote from: ingmarnicebbmt on July 05, 2015, 04:33:25 PM

In the summer of 2010.

Ah, about the time y'all visited us!

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on July 06, 2015, 01:09:02 AM

Quote from: fritzkep on July 05, 2015, 06:24:51 PM

Ah, about the time y'all visited us!

Yes. 1st week: Sue's home and surroundings, 2nd week: Maine, 3rd week: you, DC, Philly, Baltimore, 4th week: NYC.

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: Jenny on July 08, 2015, 07:51:26 PM

Beautiful pictures, Debbie. :) I've been to Acadia and Bar Harbor, Rockport and Camden--Maine is a lovely place to relax. Got to plan to go back sometime soon. :)

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: dejavu on July 09, 2015, 06:21:45 AM

Thanks, Jenny. I hope you do make it back there soon.

Boothbay Harbor is also very relaxing because you can walk from the hotels to the shopping and eating places downtown across that bridge, at your own pace. It probably wasn't as pretty as Bar Harbor, but I enjoyed the location.

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: brianr on July 19, 2015, 06:39:37 PM

Some photos from last week's trip to Christchurch.
I stopped for coffee at the Waitaki River Bridge.The rivers come out of glacier and are wide, braided streams so the bridges are long. This is not the longest. It is further north at Rakaia.
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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: brianr on July 19, 2015, 06:40:36 PM

Aview of the Southern Alps from my coffee stop

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: brianr on July 19, 2015, 06:41:49 PM

Walking above Akaroa Harbour. As you can see the weather was not the best

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: brianr on July 19, 2015, 06:42:54 PM

Hopefully the sheep were warm

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: brianr on July 19, 2015, 06:43:49 PM

A kereru (wood pigeon) let me get up close

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: brianr on July 19, 2015, 06:44:29 PM

In the town this artist is stuck forever

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: dejavu on July 19, 2015, 07:04:56 PM

Quote from: brianr on July 19, 2015, 06:41:49 PM

Walking above Akaroa Harbour. As you can see the weather was not the best

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I like this picture a lot, Brian, despite the weather. Or maybe because of it.

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: dejavu on July 19, 2015, 07:05:37 PM

Quote from: brianr on July 19, 2015, 06:43:49 PM

A kereru (wood pigeon) let me get up close

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What a beautiful bird!

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: fritzkep on July 19, 2015, 07:30:17 PM

Beautiful, Brian!

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: killersmom on July 19, 2015, 09:52:31 PM

Wonderful pictures, Brian.

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on July 22, 2015, 03:52:27 AM

Nice series, Brian.

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: Jenny on July 22, 2015, 08:49:02 PM

I liked all your pictures, Brian, especially the bird, which is a lovely composition and a lovely subject.

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: Sara B on July 23, 2015, 01:03:01 AM

Very nice, Brian. Chilly though! If I ever get to NZ, what's the best time?

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: brianr on July 23, 2015, 01:34:55 AM

The usual suggestion is February-March. January is school holidays so places are crowded but also the weather is more unsettled. However, like most of the world, you can no longer rely on the weather.

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: Sara B on July 23, 2015, 02:21:16 AM

Thanks, Brian - not sure i'll ever make it though.....

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on August 17, 2015, 06:11:49 AM

Finally, finally...

A selection from our trip to Jordan in October 2014.

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on August 17, 2015, 06:12:38 AM

Our trip started in the capital, Amman.

Mosques, ancient Roman ruins (entire cities of them!, street scenes.

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on August 17, 2015, 06:13:10 AM

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on August 17, 2015, 06:13:35 AM

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on August 17, 2015, 06:13:57 AM

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on August 17, 2015, 06:14:30 AM

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on August 17, 2015, 06:15:06 AM

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on August 17, 2015, 06:15:35 AM

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on August 17, 2015, 06:16:05 AM

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on August 17, 2015, 06:16:33 AM

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on August 17, 2015, 06:17:37 AM

In the stone desert east of Amman: numerous desert castles of the crusaders' era.

All of them stunning, impressive.

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on August 17, 2015, 06:18:01 AM

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on August 17, 2015, 06:18:26 AM

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on August 17, 2015, 06:18:47 AM

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on August 17, 2015, 06:19:23 AM

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on August 17, 2015, 06:19:55 AM

This is my favourite picture.

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on August 17, 2015, 06:20:16 AM

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on August 17, 2015, 06:21:01 AM

Ancient "souvenir from an abandoned gift shop, in the middle of the desert.

(https://ultimatebrokebackforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1060.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ft453%2Fbrokiefriends%2FJordanien2014JensAuswahlSelectionGruppe%2FP1070550_zps8e6425db.jpg%3F781&hash=5eafa09c285153fcd2851f2ac9983934cdc0c04d)

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on August 17, 2015, 06:21:40 AM

More of these "gifts" - a bit scary...

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on August 17, 2015, 06:22:15 AM

Amman in the sunset.

(https://ultimatebrokebackforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1060.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ft453%2Fbrokiefriends%2FJordanien2014JensAuswahlSelectionGruppe%2FP1070557_zps86b0924e.jpg%3F866&hash=9baa327b357ed56a56be5b1ef9120e5c59b40101)

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on August 17, 2015, 06:23:05 AM

(to be continued...)

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: Sason on August 17, 2015, 08:56:11 AM

Quote from: ingmarnicebbmt on August 17, 2015, 06:13:57 AM

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Love the pattern of the lines!

(the centerpiece isn't bad either ;))

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: Sason on August 17, 2015, 08:58:25 AM

Quote from: ingmarnicebbmt on August 17, 2015, 06:18:01 AM

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The contrast!

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: Sason on August 17, 2015, 08:59:54 AM

Quote from: ingmarnicebbmt on August 17, 2015, 06:19:55 AM

This is my favourite picture.

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I can see why!

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: Sason on August 17, 2015, 09:00:42 AM

Quote from: ingmarnicebbmt on August 17, 2015, 06:21:40 AM

More of these "gifts" - a bit scary...

(https://ultimatebrokebackforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1060.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ft453%2Fbrokiefriends%2FJordanien2014JensAuswahlSelectionGruppe%2FP1070552_zpsbfc48631.jpg%3F196&hash=b6cde69fcac5ec13fde0b5eb620157b3cee05d66)

Creepy...

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: Sason on August 17, 2015, 09:01:08 AM

Quote from: ingmarnicebbmt on August 17, 2015, 06:22:15 AM

Amman in the sunset.

(https://ultimatebrokebackforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1060.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ft453%2Fbrokiefriends%2FJordanien2014JensAuswahlSelectionGruppe%2FP1070557_zps86b0924e.jpg%3F866&hash=9baa327b357ed56a56be5b1ef9120e5c59b40101)

Gorgeous!

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: Sason on August 17, 2015, 09:02:48 AM

Wonderful pictures, Ingy!

The Roman and crusader ruins look like the ones I've seen in various places around Israel. No wonder, they are of course from the same periods.

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: killersmom on August 17, 2015, 11:34:43 AM

Quote from: ingmarnicebbmt on August 17, 2015, 06:22:15 AM

Amman in the sunset.

(https://ultimatebrokebackforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1060.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ft453%2Fbrokiefriends%2FJordanien2014JensAuswahlSelectionGruppe%2FP1070557_zps86b0924e.jpg%3F866&hash=9baa327b357ed56a56be5b1ef9120e5c59b40101)

Oh I LOVE this!! All the pictures are so fascinating, Ingy!!
You and Mr. S look very rested and happy!!

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: killersmom on August 17, 2015, 11:36:47 AM

Quote from: ingmarnicebbmt on August 17, 2015, 06:12:38 AM

Our trip started in the capital, Amman.

Mosques, ancient Roman ruins (entire cities of them!, street scenes.

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Great shot of the sun behind the towers. Really gives it a unique quality.
Beautiful blue sky!!

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: fritzkep on August 17, 2015, 02:28:03 PM

Great pics, Ingli! I doubt that I'd be running up and down amphitheaters much! :D

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: Sara B on August 17, 2015, 02:41:45 PM

Quote from: ingmarnicebbmt on August 17, 2015, 06:14:30 AM

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This is sweet!

Beautiful photos, Ing.

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on August 17, 2015, 04:33:58 PM

Quote from: Sason on August 17, 2015, 08:56:11 AM

Love the pattern of the lines!

(the centerpiece isn't bad either ;))

Merci (for both).

I can confirm...

:)

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on August 17, 2015, 04:34:24 PM

Quote from: Sason on August 17, 2015, 08:58:25 AM

The contrast!

I know!!

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on August 17, 2015, 04:34:46 PM

Quote from: Sason on August 17, 2015, 08:59:54 AM

I can see why!

danke

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on August 17, 2015, 04:35:46 PM

Quote from: Sason on August 17, 2015, 09:02:48 AM

Wonderful pictures, Ingy!

The Roman and crusader ruins look like the ones I've seen in various places around Israel. No wonder, they are of course from the same periods.

1. Thank you, Axia!

2. You know - this trip to Jordan has inspired us to visit Israel very soon, in order to find out the similitudes and the differences.

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on August 17, 2015, 04:36:36 PM

Quote from: killersmom on August 17, 2015, 11:34:43 AM

Oh I LOVE this!! All the pictures are so fascinating, Ingy!!
You and Mr. S look very rested and happy!!

Merci sweet Lita!

We WERE! Since it was a great trip, and we were still very happy with the wedding emotions...

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on August 17, 2015, 04:37:11 PM

Quote from: killersmom on August 17, 2015, 11:36:47 AM

Great shot of the sun behind the towers. Really gives it a unique quality.
Beautiful blue sky!!

I'm glad you like it - I'm also very fond of it.

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on August 17, 2015, 04:37:49 PM

Quote from: fritzkep on August 17, 2015, 02:28:03 PM

Great pics, Ingli! I doubt that I'd be running up and down amphitheaters much! :D

Danke, Federico!

You should though - it's fascinating, and fun.

:)

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on August 17, 2015, 04:39:09 PM

Grazie, Sara!

I'll continue soon with the postings

(this was only day one)

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: dejavu on August 17, 2015, 05:24:55 PM

Quote from: ingmarnicebbmt on August 17, 2015, 06:18:47 AM

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Interesting semi-circular roof shapes.

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: dejavu on August 17, 2015, 05:26:10 PM

Quote from: ingmarnicebbmt on August 17, 2015, 06:19:55 AM

This is my favourite picture.

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That's a good one, Ingy.

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: dejavu on August 17, 2015, 05:27:35 PM

Quote from: ingmarnicebbmt on August 17, 2015, 06:22:15 AM

Amman in the sunset.

(https://ultimatebrokebackforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1060.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ft453%2Fbrokiefriends%2FJordanien2014JensAuswahlSelectionGruppe%2FP1070557_zps86b0924e.jpg%3F866&hash=9baa327b357ed56a56be5b1ef9120e5c59b40101)

Now this I like. :)

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: dejavu on August 17, 2015, 05:29:25 PM

Quote from: killersmom on August 17, 2015, 11:36:47 AM

Great shot of the sun behind the towers. Really gives it a unique quality.
Beautiful blue sky!!

I liked this one so much too, Linda. And Ingy.

All very interesting pics, Ingy. Looking forward to more.

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: bubba on August 17, 2015, 06:11:16 PM

Another thread I need to come into more often. Amazing pictures, just incredible, thanks Ingy and what a great looking couple!!

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on August 18, 2015, 02:29:36 AM

Quote from: dejavu on August 17, 2015, 05:24:55 PM

Interesting semi-circular roof shapes.

A kind of "bathhouse" in the crusade era. In the middle of nowhere now, but then a hunting ground.

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on August 18, 2015, 02:29:52 AM

Quote from: dejavu on August 17, 2015, 05:26:10 PM

That's a good one, Ingy.

Thanks.

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on August 18, 2015, 02:30:15 AM

Quote from: dejavu on August 17, 2015, 05:27:35 PM

Now this I like. :)

I'm glad!

;)

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on August 18, 2015, 02:30:41 AM

Quote from: dejavu on August 17, 2015, 05:29:25 PM

I liked this one so much too, Linda. And Ingy.

All very interesting pics, Ingy. Looking forward to more.

Merci.

:)

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on August 18, 2015, 02:31:06 AM

Quote from: bubba on August 17, 2015, 06:11:16 PM

Another thread I need to come into more often. Amazing pictures, just incredible, thanks Ingy and what a great looking couple!!

You're welcome.

Thanks for the feedback and compliments.

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: andy/Claude on August 18, 2015, 02:47:02 AM

Quote from: ingmarnicebbmt on August 17, 2015, 06:19:55 AM

This is my favourite picture.
(https://ultimatebrokebackforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1060.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ft453%2Fbrokiefriends%2FJordanien2014JensAuswahlSelectionGruppe%2FP1070513_zps307fcd83.jpg%3F235&hash=a4eb86afdeba70f460c0362d0fdef1c923c75215)

And I can understand why. What an amazing construction - and so stark!

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on August 18, 2015, 03:23:34 AM

It's hard to believe when you see it from the distance - and even harder once you're there.

It's simply a miracle.

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: Sason on August 19, 2015, 02:32:20 PM

Quote from: ingmarnicebbmt on August 17, 2015, 04:35:46 PM

1. Thank you, Axia!

2. You know - this trip to Jordan has inspired us to visit Israel very soon, in order to find out the similitudes and the differences.

Oh, you really should!!

There's SO MUCH to explore!

Nature, culture, architecture, archeology, history, music, art, dance, shopping, beach life, you name it! You'll find it all!

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on August 19, 2015, 05:05:59 PM

We've made the decision already - it's only a matter of time.

;)

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: CellarDweller115 on August 19, 2015, 05:41:45 PM

fantastic shots, Ingster! thanks so much for sharing!

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on August 20, 2015, 01:14:41 AM

Thanks, Chuckster!

There's more to come.

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: Jenny on August 21, 2015, 09:37:35 AM

Quote from: ingmarnicebbmt on August 17, 2015, 06:16:05 AM

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I like this one, Ing.

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: Jenny on August 21, 2015, 09:40:07 AM

Quote from: ingmarnicebbmt on August 17, 2015, 06:13:57 AM

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And this one, which is a great use of background around a very handsome fellow. :)

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: Jenny on August 21, 2015, 09:42:59 AM

Quote from: ingmarnicebbmt on August 17, 2015, 06:19:55 AM

This is my favourite picture.

(https://ultimatebrokebackforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1060.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ft453%2Fbrokiefriends%2FJordanien2014JensAuswahlSelectionGruppe%2FP1070513_zps307fcd83.jpg%3F235&hash=a4eb86afdeba70f460c0362d0fdef1c923c75215)

This one is just amazing. :)

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: Jenny on August 21, 2015, 09:46:17 AM

Quote from: ingmarnicebbmt on August 17, 2015, 06:18:01 AM

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This one intrigues me. I wonder about the sound of the instrument and whether the gentleman sings as well as plays.

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: Jenny on August 21, 2015, 09:48:11 AM

Quote from: ingmarnicebbmt on August 17, 2015, 06:22:15 AM

Amman in the sunset.

(https://ultimatebrokebackforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1060.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ft453%2Fbrokiefriends%2FJordanien2014JensAuswahlSelectionGruppe%2FP1070557_zps86b0924e.jpg%3F866&hash=9baa327b357ed56a56be5b1ef9120e5c59b40101)

And this one is lovely.

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on August 21, 2015, 10:00:46 AM

Quote from: Jenny on August 21, 2015, 09:37:35 AM

I like this one, Ing.

Incredible, isn't it? The different sizes, the crystal clear blue sky.

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on August 21, 2015, 10:01:07 AM

Quote from: Jenny on August 21, 2015, 09:40:07 AM

And this one, which is a great use of background around a very handsome fellow. :)

;) :-*

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on August 21, 2015, 10:01:31 AM

Quote from: Jenny on August 21, 2015, 09:42:59 AM

This one is just amazing. :)

I think so too - thanks.

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on August 21, 2015, 10:02:15 AM

Quote from: Jenny on August 21, 2015, 09:46:17 AM

This one intrigues me. I wonder about the sound of the instrument and whether the gentleman sings as well as plays.

He did both.

And the sound came pretty close to Asian string instruments of that kind. (Monochord.)

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on August 21, 2015, 10:02:47 AM

Quote from: Jenny on August 21, 2015, 09:48:11 AM

And this one is lovely.

Gracias for your comments.

And this was only day one of our trip!

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: Jenny on August 21, 2015, 10:30:21 AM

I look forward to seeing them, Ingphoto!

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: Sason on August 21, 2015, 11:26:25 AM

Quote from: ingmarnicebbmt on August 19, 2015, 05:05:59 PM

We've made the decision already - it's only a matter of time.

;)

Wonderful!

If you go next year in February, we could maybe meet up there!

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on August 22, 2015, 02:17:59 AM

Quote from: Jenny on August 21, 2015, 10:30:21 AM

I look forward to seeing them, Ingphoto!

Next week, I hope.

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on August 22, 2015, 02:18:33 AM

Quote from: Sason on August 21, 2015, 11:26:25 AM

If you go next year in February, we could maybe meet up there!

Unlikely, I guess, for 2016 - but another time - mit Vergnügen!

:)

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on August 26, 2015, 02:48:54 PM

Day two of our Jordan trip.

The ancient city of Jerash - higly fascinating, very extended. An incredible beauty, and a place of great historic importance.

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on August 26, 2015, 02:49:06 PM

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on August 26, 2015, 02:49:27 PM

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on August 26, 2015, 02:49:52 PM

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on August 26, 2015, 02:50:12 PM

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on August 26, 2015, 02:50:32 PM

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on August 26, 2015, 02:50:51 PM

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on August 26, 2015, 02:51:09 PM

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on August 26, 2015, 02:51:42 PM

I just love this shot.

The discrepancy!!

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on August 26, 2015, 02:52:01 PM

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on August 26, 2015, 02:52:18 PM

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on August 26, 2015, 02:52:52 PM

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on August 26, 2015, 02:53:12 PM

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on August 26, 2015, 02:53:38 PM

A Jordan cow.

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on August 26, 2015, 02:53:57 PM

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on August 26, 2015, 02:54:40 PM

Approaching beautiful, mythical Lake Genezareth.

A true biblical landscape.

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on August 26, 2015, 02:58:39 PM

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: killersmom on August 26, 2015, 03:25:24 PM

Quote from: ingmarnicebbmt on August 26, 2015, 02:58:39 PM

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I love love love this one, but they are all so fascinating!!! What wonderful sights!!!

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: dejavu on August 26, 2015, 05:40:35 PM

Quote from: ingmarnicebbmt on August 26, 2015, 02:50:32 PM

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This shot is great!

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: dejavu on August 26, 2015, 05:43:26 PM

Quote from: ingmarnicebbmt on August 26, 2015, 02:52:01 PM

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I am not sure what these are hanging up (they look like umbrellas, but probably not).

But notice the shadow that they make on the wall? Looks like an exotic dancer.

Speaking of cultural discrepancies. :D

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: dejavu on August 26, 2015, 05:45:09 PM

Quote from: ingmarnicebbmt on August 26, 2015, 02:53:38 PM

A Jordan cow.

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So it is.

A cow is a cow is a cow..... ;)

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: dejavu on August 26, 2015, 05:46:41 PM

Quote from: ingmarnicebbmt on August 26, 2015, 02:51:09 PM

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You have captured some wonderful dramatic shots of these columns.

They look like stars in the sky.

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: fritzkep on August 26, 2015, 05:52:37 PM

Quote from: ingmarnicebbmt on August 26, 2015, 02:53:38 PM

A Jordan cow.

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Holy Cow!

An amazing place.

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: CellarDweller115 on August 26, 2015, 05:52:51 PM

fantastic shots, Ing! Too many for me to pick a favorite.

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: fritzkep on August 26, 2015, 05:53:34 PM

Quote from: dejavu on August 26, 2015, 05:43:26 PM

I am not sure what these are hanging up (they look like umbrellas, but probably not).

But notice the shadow that they make on the wall? Looks like an exotic dancer.

Speaking of cultural discrepancies. :D

A set of bagpipes!

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: dejavu on August 26, 2015, 06:35:21 PM

Quote from: fritzkep on August 26, 2015, 05:53:34 PM

A set of bagpipes!

Oh, thanks, Fritz! They look different when they're lying flat like that, rather than being played.

I guess the plaid should have been a give-away.

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: Jenny on August 26, 2015, 07:45:11 PM

Quote from: ingmarnicebbmt on August 26, 2015, 02:56:16 PM

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Such a handsome couple!

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: Jenny on August 26, 2015, 07:47:52 PM

Quote from: ingmarnicebbmt on August 26, 2015, 02:50:32 PM

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Very nice composition.

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: Jenny on August 26, 2015, 07:50:19 PM

Quote from: ingmarnicebbmt on August 26, 2015, 02:51:42 PM

I just love this shot.

The discrepancy!!

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Such a strange juxtaposition. Great photo.

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: Jenny on August 26, 2015, 07:56:33 PM

Quote from: ingmarnicebbmt on August 26, 2015, 02:58:39 PM

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This one is very atmospheric.

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: Jenny on August 26, 2015, 08:02:55 PM

Great pictures, Ingeliskowitz! :) It was hard to pick favorites.

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: gnash on August 26, 2015, 08:32:37 PM

Quote from: ingmarnicebbmt on August 26, 2015, 02:49:06 PM

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wonderful! jordan looks so cool!

well, hot and cool, lol. interesting shots!

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: Sara B on August 27, 2015, 12:13:42 AM

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I love this especially, but they're all great. Thanks Ing!

On a negative note, they brought home to me the terrible things that are happening in Palmyra, a comparable ancient city in the next door country, Syria. :(

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on August 27, 2015, 01:00:16 AM

Quote from: killersmom on August 26, 2015, 03:25:24 PM

I love love love this one, but they are all so fascinating!!! What wonderful sights!!!

It was taken out of the bus window - still good enough.

Merci.

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on August 27, 2015, 01:00:38 AM

Quote from: dejavu on August 26, 2015, 05:40:35 PM

This shot is great!

Thanks. This is one of my favourites too.

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on August 27, 2015, 01:01:18 AM

Quote from: dejavu on August 26, 2015, 05:43:26 PM

I am not sure what these are hanging up (they look like umbrellas, but probably not).

But notice the shadow that they make on the wall? Looks like an exotic dancer.

Speaking of cultural discrepancies. :D

It's a bagpipe.

Funny enough, Jordan folklore includes bagpipe music!

Who'd have thought?

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on August 27, 2015, 01:01:42 AM

Quote from: dejavu on August 26, 2015, 05:45:09 PM

So it is.

A cow is a cow is a cow..... ;)

Yes.

Gertrude Stein would be happy about it.

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on August 27, 2015, 01:02:25 AM

Quote from: dejavu on August 26, 2015, 05:46:41 PM

You have captured some wonderful dramatic shots of these columns.
They look like stars in the sky.

Thank you.

I'm quite proud of this one, too, in particular.

I lay on the ground in order to get it right.

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on August 27, 2015, 01:02:49 AM

Quote from: fritzkep on August 26, 2015, 05:52:37 PM

Holy Cow!

An amazing place.

Yep!

Holy cow in the Holy Land.

You'll see.

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on August 27, 2015, 01:03:06 AM

Quote from: CellarDweller115 on August 26, 2015, 05:52:51 PM

fantastic shots, Ing! Too many for me to pick a favorite.

Gracias, buddy.

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on August 27, 2015, 01:03:27 AM

Quote from: fritzkep on August 26, 2015, 05:53:34 PM

A set of bagpipes!

great minds, Fritz

*confirms*

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on August 27, 2015, 01:03:48 AM

Quote from: dejavu on August 26, 2015, 06:35:21 PM

Oh, thanks, Fritz! They look different when they're lying flat like that, rather than being played.

I guess the plaid should have been a give-away.

Yes - very 'Scottish'...

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on August 27, 2015, 01:04:07 AM

Quote from: Jenny on August 26, 2015, 07:45:11 PM

Such a handsome couple!

Merci Jennycomplimentenny!

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on August 27, 2015, 01:04:22 AM

Quote from: Jenny on August 26, 2015, 07:47:52 PM

Very nice composition.

*smiles*

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on August 27, 2015, 01:04:51 AM

Quote from: Jenny on August 26, 2015, 07:50:19 PM

Such a strange juxtaposition. Great photo.

I might blow it up and make a poster from it.

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on August 27, 2015, 01:05:10 AM

Quote from: Jenny on August 26, 2015, 07:56:33 PM

This one is very atmospheric.

Even the light is biblical...

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on August 27, 2015, 01:05:30 AM

Quote from: Jenny on August 26, 2015, 08:02:55 PM

Great pictures, Ingeliskowitz! :) It was hard to pick favorites.

Vielen Dank, Jennyleinchen!

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on August 27, 2015, 01:06:11 AM

Quote from: gnash on August 26, 2015, 08:32:37 PM

wonderful! jordan looks so cool!

well, hot and cool, lol. interesting shots!

really worth a trip

Jimmy, you might want to join Fritz next year on his Jordan trip...

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on August 27, 2015, 01:06:50 AM

Quote from: Cally on August 27, 2015, 12:13:42 AM

I love this especially, but they're all great. Thanks Ing!

On a negative note, they brought home to me the terrible things that are happening in Palmyra, a comparable ancient city in the next door country, Syria. :(

1. Vielen Dank, Tematileinchen.

2. Tout à fait. It's horrible.

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on August 27, 2015, 01:07:22 AM

Merci for all the nice moments.

I'll add the pics from day III asap.

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: gnash on September 01, 2015, 01:06:08 PM

Quote from: ingmarnicebbmt on August 27, 2015, 01:07:22 AM

Merci for all the nice moments.

I'll add the pics from day III asap.

so.... what was the food like over there?

#whatsfordinner #yummy #foodporn :D

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on September 01, 2015, 03:44:21 PM

Fantastic ... spicy but not too spicy... oriental, exotic ... mostly vegetarian.

All freshly prepared by the Bedouins in the desert. One wondered how they managed!

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: gnash on September 01, 2015, 04:09:27 PM

oh wow, that sounds so yummy!

i want a tagine!

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on September 01, 2015, 04:11:12 PM

Come follow me behind my tent, stranger, and I'll give you one! >:D

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: Sara B on September 02, 2015, 01:05:15 AM

I'll tell Mr S! :o

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on September 02, 2015, 01:07:00 AM

You telltale you!

But why anyway? I simply replied quite politely in order to fulfil Jimmy's culinary request.

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: Sara B on September 02, 2015, 01:10:26 AM

That little devil though...

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on September 02, 2015, 01:12:40 AM

Only in your mind.

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: gnash on September 02, 2015, 01:30:22 AM

Quote from: ingmarnicebbmt on September 01, 2015, 04:11:12 PM

Come follow me behind my tent, stranger, and I'll give you one! >:D

haha, i think i've been tagined! :D

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: Sara B on September 02, 2015, 01:31:09 AM

And was it good?

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on September 02, 2015, 01:56:43 AM

Quote from: gnash on September 02, 2015, 01:30:22 AM

haha, i think i've been tagined! :D

boy, you got that right

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on September 02, 2015, 01:57:05 AM

Quote from: Cally on September 02, 2015, 01:31:09 AM

And was it good?

Rhetorical question.

OF COURSE IT WAS !!

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: andy/Claude on September 02, 2015, 02:41:43 AM

Quote from: ingmarnicebbmt on September 02, 2015, 01:07:00 AM

You telltale you!

But why anyway? I simply replied quite politely in order to fulfil Jimmy's culinary request.

'Culinary request', that must be a new word for it! ::)

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: andy/Claude on September 02, 2015, 02:43:04 AM

Quote from: gnash on September 02, 2015, 01:30:22 AM

haha, i think i've been tagined! :D

And from across the ocean, too, Jimmy. >:D

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on September 02, 2015, 02:54:05 AM

Quote from: andy on September 02, 2015, 02:41:43 AM

'Culinary request', that must be a new word for it! ::)

Well I just created it!

:D

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on September 02, 2015, 02:54:36 AM

OT, OT, folks.

Back to the pics and travel memories now.

:D

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: gnash on September 02, 2015, 04:15:35 PM

yes, very OT, but it was good!

please do post some pics of your gordanian tajine
if you have any! i'm simply mad about their shape!

i mean a jordanian tagine. :D ;)

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on September 02, 2015, 04:38:14 PM

I will!

And yes, good it was.

>:D

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: Sason on September 13, 2015, 08:01:04 AM

Quote from: ingmarnicebbmt on August 26, 2015, 02:50:51 PM

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This one is just Wow!

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: Sason on September 13, 2015, 08:04:21 AM

Quote from: ingmarnicebbmt on August 26, 2015, 02:58:39 PM

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Gorgeous!

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on September 13, 2015, 08:14:15 AM

Merci, Sonja! ;)

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: Sara B on October 11, 2015, 10:53:55 AM

I recently had 8 days in Mykonos and Santorini, in the Cyclades SE of mainland Greece. Mykonos first.

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: Sara B on October 11, 2015, 10:59:21 AM

Mykonos Town - used to be renowned for gay tourism. Possibly not so much now, but it was obviously a place where gay couples felt comfortable. Sorry, no pics.

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: Sara B on October 11, 2015, 11:01:24 AM

Fun rambling narrow streets with shops and restaurants. Very touristy but nice.

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: Sara B on October 11, 2015, 11:01:57 AM

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: Sara B on October 11, 2015, 11:03:06 AM

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: Sara B on October 11, 2015, 11:04:10 AM

A cactus on every table.

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: Sara B on October 11, 2015, 11:05:08 AM

These earrings made me think of Fritz - of course.

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: Sara B on October 11, 2015, 11:06:08 AM

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: Sara B on October 11, 2015, 11:09:41 AM

Our hotel by the beach.

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: Sara B on October 11, 2015, 11:11:06 AM

A small monastery

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: Sara B on October 11, 2015, 11:13:00 AM

The monks' quarters apparently, but the garments looked rather feminine.

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: Sara B on October 11, 2015, 11:15:00 AM

Lamps in the chapel - I think signifying the Trinity, but they looked rather sinister...

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: Sara B on October 11, 2015, 11:23:42 AM

A boat trip to the island of Dilos, the birthplace of the twins Apollo and Artemis, and the archeological remains of a large city.

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: Sara B on October 11, 2015, 11:24:28 AM

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: Sara B on October 11, 2015, 11:25:24 AM

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: Sara B on October 11, 2015, 11:26:27 AM

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: Sara B on October 11, 2015, 11:27:22 AM

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: Sara B on October 11, 2015, 11:29:13 AM

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: Sara B on October 11, 2015, 11:30:03 AM

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: Sara B on October 11, 2015, 11:31:26 AM

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That's it for now....

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: fritzkep on October 11, 2015, 01:57:20 PM

Quote from: SaraB on October 11, 2015, 11:05:08 AM

These earrings made me think of Fritz - of course.

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Aw! Thanks, Sara!

Gorgeous pictures, what a beautiful place! We never made it to the islands back in the 60's.

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: fritzkep on October 11, 2015, 01:58:38 PM

Quote from: SaraB on October 11, 2015, 11:27:22 AM

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Thank goodness ISIS has no access to this place.

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: Sara B on October 11, 2015, 02:10:43 PM

Yes indeed, Fritz. I have to say these lions are replicas. The originals are in the museum just nearby, but they don't look nearly as impressive there!

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: CellarDweller115 on October 11, 2015, 07:18:16 PM

Beautiful shots, Sara! Looking forward to more!

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: killersmom on October 11, 2015, 07:41:46 PM

Just gorgeous, Sara. The sky is so blue. The buildings are wonderful and the ruins, I would love to just take my time and walk around.

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on October 12, 2015, 03:06:45 AM

Quote from: SaraB on October 11, 2015, 11:03:06 AM

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Isn't this just perfect?

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on October 12, 2015, 03:07:16 AM

Quote from: SaraB on October 11, 2015, 11:05:08 AM

These earrings made me think of Fritz - of course.
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One wonders why.

;D

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on October 12, 2015, 03:08:12 AM

Quote from: SaraB on October 11, 2015, 11:31:26 AM

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Hello Temati kali !

;)

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on October 12, 2015, 03:08:29 AM

Nice series, Sara.

Wanna see more!

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: Sara B on October 12, 2015, 03:11:10 AM

Quote from: ingmarnicebbmt on October 12, 2015, 03:08:12 AM

Hello Temati kali !

;)

Très bien! :D

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: Sara B on October 12, 2015, 03:11:54 AM

Thanks, and you will get Santorini in a day or two.

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on October 12, 2015, 03:14:45 AM

Quote from: SaraB on October 12, 2015, 03:11:10 AM

Très bien! :D

Parakaloefjaristo.

;D

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on October 12, 2015, 03:15:02 AM

Quote from: SaraB on October 12, 2015, 03:11:54 AM

Thanks, and you will get Santorini in a day or two.

Muy bien.

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: Sara B on October 12, 2015, 05:03:27 AM

Quote from: ingmarnicebbmt on October 12, 2015, 03:14:45 AM

Parakaloefjaristo.

;D

;)

A few more in Pets.

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: andy/Claude on October 12, 2015, 06:04:50 AM

Quote from: ingmarnicebbmt on October 12, 2015, 03:07:16 AM

One wonders why.

;D

Me too. ;)

Great pics Sara.

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on October 12, 2015, 08:28:28 AM

Quote from: SaraB on October 12, 2015, 05:03:27 AM

;)

A few more in Pets.

oh!

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: gnash on October 15, 2015, 09:25:25 PM

Quote from: SaraB on October 11, 2015, 11:03:06 AM

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thanks for posting pics! they're all so nice! mykonos looks very bright and clean. :D ;)

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: Sason on October 16, 2015, 09:50:10 AM

Quote from: SaraB on October 11, 2015, 11:01:57 AM

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This looks sooooo picturesque, but I hope they don't break their ankles! ;D

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: Sason on October 16, 2015, 09:51:19 AM

Quote from: SaraB on October 11, 2015, 11:05:08 AM

These earrings made me think of Fritz - of course.

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I agree, he would look lovely in them! 8)

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: Sason on October 16, 2015, 09:58:39 AM

Gorgeous pics, Sara!

I love the white and blue in almost every shot, that's how I imagine Greece.

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: fritzkep on October 16, 2015, 12:30:47 PM

Quote from: Sason on October 16, 2015, 09:51:19 AM

I agree, he would look lovely in them! 8)

;D ;D ;D

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: Sara B on October 17, 2015, 12:03:35 AM

Quote from: Sason on October 16, 2015, 09:58:39 AM

Gorgeous pics, Sara!

I love the white and blue in almost every shot, that's how I imagine Greece.

Yes, though the countryside was very dry and brown. I do like the Greek flag!

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: Sara B on October 17, 2015, 12:04:18 AM

Quote from: Sason on October 16, 2015, 09:51:19 AM

I agree, he would look lovely in them! 8)

I thought one each for Fritz and Earl. :)

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: Sara B on October 17, 2015, 07:51:57 AM

Then we went by ferry through the Cyclades to Santorini (or Thira), The main island is the rim of the massive volcano which erupted in about 1600 BC destroying the Minoan civilisations here and in Crete. Nea Kameni in the middle, which we visited, is volcanic, and last erupted in 1950.

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: Sara B on October 17, 2015, 07:56:07 AM

The main (small) towns are on the rim of Santorini

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: Sara B on October 17, 2015, 07:57:01 AM

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: Sara B on October 17, 2015, 07:58:29 AM

Churches feature largely - any family that was anyone built their own.

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: Sara B on October 17, 2015, 07:59:21 AM

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: Sara B on October 17, 2015, 08:00:07 AM

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: Sara B on October 17, 2015, 08:01:23 AM

Pasta shop

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: Sara B on October 17, 2015, 08:01:58 AM

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: Sara B on October 17, 2015, 08:03:22 AM

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: Sara B on October 17, 2015, 08:05:23 AM

We watched the sunset from the northernmost tip of the island.

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Post by: Sara B on October 17, 2015, 08:06:22 AM

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: Sara B on October 17, 2015, 08:08:18 AM

Smallest croissant ever?

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: fritzkep on October 17, 2015, 08:15:36 AM

Quote from: SaraB on October 17, 2015, 08:01:23 AM

Pasta shop

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If they had blue pasta, they could recreate the Greek flag in addition to the Italian one!

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: Sara B on October 17, 2015, 08:18:25 AM

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There are one or two in Lens, and possibly a few more to come.

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: Sara B on October 17, 2015, 10:41:43 AM

Quote from: fritzkep on October 17, 2015, 08:15:36 AM

If they had blue pasta, they could recreate the Greek flag in addition to the Italian one!

Yes. I suppose they could dilute the black squid ink, but probably wouldn't be very pretty! (I never fancy that black stuff anyway!)

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: CellarDweller115 on October 17, 2015, 06:18:46 PM

sara, you're pics are beautiful. Love the one of the pink clouds at sunset!

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on October 20, 2015, 06:20:23 AM

Great series, Saralein!

I also like the portrait (though I prefer you with slightly longer fluff). ;)

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: Sara B on October 21, 2015, 09:51:42 AM

Thank you, Chuck and Ing. (The fluff is a little longer now - I agree it should be :))

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on October 21, 2015, 10:15:15 AM

Good.

:)

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: Sara B on November 04, 2015, 11:19:32 AM

A few last Santorini photos, to cheer myself up on a grey day here - well, now a dark evening...

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: Sara B on November 04, 2015, 11:21:07 AM

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NB the barrel of raki (I don't like it - too aniseedy).

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: Sara B on November 04, 2015, 11:24:06 AM

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: Sara B on November 04, 2015, 11:26:40 AM

A less desirable residence that was for sale - at least it had a toilet!

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: Sara B on November 04, 2015, 11:28:46 AM

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: Sara B on November 04, 2015, 11:31:47 AM

We had a talk on how the vines were grown - they are all in the ground coiled into a circle - containing several meters of vine. They catch all the dew and seamist like that apparently. The wines were good!

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: Sara B on November 04, 2015, 11:34:34 AM

The shore of a volcanic island with hot springs bubbling up in to the sea. We swam in from the boat, and felt the sea water warming up and a metallic smell of iron.

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Post by: Sara B on November 04, 2015, 11:35:27 AM

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: Sara B on November 04, 2015, 11:36:35 AM

And sunrise on the last day....

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: Sason on November 04, 2015, 12:22:24 PM

Quote from: SaraB on November 04, 2015, 11:19:32 AM

A few last Santorini photos, to cheer myself up on a grey day here - well, now a dark evening...

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Gorgeous!

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: Sason on November 04, 2015, 12:23:17 PM

Quote from: SaraB on November 04, 2015, 11:26:40 AM

A less desirable residence that was for sale - at least it had a toilet!

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I bet you could fix it up real nice.

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Post by: Sason on November 04, 2015, 12:24:28 PM

Quote from: SaraB on November 04, 2015, 11:28:46 AM

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Love the doors.

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: Sason on November 04, 2015, 12:26:21 PM

Wonderful series, Sara!

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: fritzkep on November 04, 2015, 02:56:49 PM

A very beautiful place indeed, I'd love to get there someday!

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on November 04, 2015, 04:46:14 PM

Great pics, Saragownita.

They bring back sweet memories of 1996.

Will comment in detail tomorrow.

:)

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: CellarDweller115 on November 04, 2015, 06:09:19 PM

gorgeous shots, Sara! :-*

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on November 05, 2015, 01:19:22 AM

Quote from: SaraB on November 04, 2015, 11:19:32 AM

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splendid

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on November 05, 2015, 01:19:42 AM

Quote from: SaraB on November 04, 2015, 11:28:46 AM

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that's a great pic

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Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on November 05, 2015, 01:20:12 AM

Quote from: SaraB on November 04, 2015, 11:34:34 AM

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we went and swam there too

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on November 05, 2015, 01:20:36 AM

Quote from: SaraB on November 04, 2015, 11:35:27 AM

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NOW we know...

;D

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: Sara B on November 06, 2015, 12:00:17 AM

Still makes me smile!

Thanks for the nice comments.

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on November 06, 2015, 02:37:53 AM

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on April 23, 2016, 04:25:42 AM

Is noone travelling anymore?

:(

Hope that Sara will post some Moroccan pics soon.

;)

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: killersmom on April 23, 2016, 10:07:36 PM

Nope, no travel for me!! :'(

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on April 26, 2016, 04:57:06 AM

For us maybe in autumn, but this is still pretty unsure.

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: brianr on April 26, 2016, 09:35:23 AM

Some photos of Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi today.

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Post by: brianr on April 26, 2016, 09:36:02 AM

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Post by: brianr on April 26, 2016, 09:36:32 AM

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Post by: Sara B on April 26, 2016, 10:00:51 AM

Nice - made of white icing/frosting. :)

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: bubba on April 26, 2016, 01:59:38 PM

Quote from: brianr on April 26, 2016, 09:36:32 AM

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Breathtaking!!

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: CellarDweller115 on April 26, 2016, 08:35:20 PM

Fantastic shots Brian!!

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on April 27, 2016, 02:35:21 AM

Thanks Brian.

This is amazing & beautiful.

(Sue has seen & photographed this mosque too, some years ago.)

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: Sara B on April 27, 2016, 01:04:23 PM

Last week I had 4 nights in Essaouira, a lovely old town on the Atlantic coast of Morocco. Perfect weather in the mid to high 20s/70s.

The main gate into the town.

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Post by: Sara B on April 27, 2016, 01:05:28 PM

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: Sara B on April 27, 2016, 01:06:45 PM

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: Sara B on April 27, 2016, 01:08:11 PM

One of the small side streets.

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Post by: Sara B on April 27, 2016, 01:08:57 PM

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: Sara B on April 27, 2016, 01:09:55 PM

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: Sara B on April 27, 2016, 01:10:47 PM

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: Sara B on April 27, 2016, 01:12:20 PM

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: Sara B on April 27, 2016, 01:15:27 PM

There were cats everywhere, mostly looking at least moderately well fed - the fish market must have helped. I didn't get many photos though.

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: Sara B on April 27, 2016, 01:16:30 PM

Had a nice simple lunch here.

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: Sara B on April 27, 2016, 01:17:52 PM

Beautifully arranged olives in the shape of tagines, cooking pots.

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More another day. :)

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: killersmom on April 27, 2016, 02:05:07 PM

Quote from: brianr on April 26, 2016, 09:36:02 AM

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Just gorgeous, Brian!!!

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: killersmom on April 27, 2016, 02:41:35 PM

Quote from: Sara B on April 27, 2016, 01:08:57 PM

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Just wonderful and so colorful, Sara!! I love the pics!!

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: killersmom on April 27, 2016, 02:42:40 PM

The skies are so blue!!

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: fritzkep on April 27, 2016, 02:45:27 PM

Great, both of y'all!

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on April 27, 2016, 03:18:40 PM

Quote from: Sara B on April 27, 2016, 01:09:55 PM

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Those colours!

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on April 27, 2016, 03:19:03 PM

Quote from: Sara B on April 27, 2016, 01:10:47 PM

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Such a limpid, blue sky - marvellous!

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on April 27, 2016, 03:19:32 PM

I love the olives pyramides.

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on April 27, 2016, 03:19:54 PM

Promising début, Saratemati.

More!

;)

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: Sara B on April 27, 2016, 03:23:50 PM

Thanks. I loved the colours there too, and all the blue and white paint, and the blue sky.

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: CellarDweller115 on April 27, 2016, 06:20:29 PM

Sara, thanks for posting! I also loved the colors in your pics, just like the colors in the chandelier in Brian's.

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: Nax on April 30, 2016, 08:53:36 AM

Great pics Sara, I'm still not going there.

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: Sara B on April 30, 2016, 09:55:40 AM

Quote from: CellarDweller115 on April 27, 2016, 06:20:29 PM

Sara, thanks for posting! I also loved the colors in your pics, just like the colors in the chandelier in Brian's.

Thanks, Chuck. I loved the colours there too, and all the blue and white paint.

More to come.

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: Sara B on April 30, 2016, 09:56:11 AM

Quote from: Nax on April 30, 2016, 08:53:36 AM

Great pics Sara, I'm still not going there.

I can't remember why, Neil?

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: Sara B on April 30, 2016, 10:17:47 AM

This batch is of the very nice hotel, Riad Al Madina, said to be an 18th C building. Modest entrance on the right, blue shuttered building.

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: Sara B on April 30, 2016, 10:27:46 AM

My room was (by choice) on the top floor, the roof terrace. I loved it though 4 flights up whenever I forgot anything - no lift! There was a lovely sun terrace for the residents, but I think there was one other room on that floor occupied, and at night I felt I had the place to myself - and the seagulls.

My room in the corner on the left.

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: Sara B on April 30, 2016, 10:28:48 AM

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: Sara B on April 30, 2016, 10:29:48 AM

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: Sara B on April 30, 2016, 10:31:22 AM

Full moon.

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: Sara B on April 30, 2016, 10:32:59 AM

Sunrise.

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: Sara B on April 30, 2016, 10:33:54 AM

Sun terrace

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: Sara B on April 30, 2016, 10:40:31 AM

view from "my" roof.

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: Sara B on April 30, 2016, 10:42:27 AM

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: Sara B on April 30, 2016, 10:45:35 AM

The central courtyard open to the sky where breakfast was served. Could be chilly in the morning but soon warmed up.

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: Sara B on April 30, 2016, 10:48:11 AM

Breakfast companions

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: Sara B on April 30, 2016, 10:49:53 AM

Fresh rosepetals.

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A few more photos sometime.

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: brianr on April 30, 2016, 12:27:56 PM

I am sure they are lovely but they are all just question marks on a blue background as are all avatars since I boarded the ship. When I go to my photobucket the pics I posted of the mosque in Abu Dhabi have disappeared. Not sure if it is the ship or Rumanian internet. It does come and go at times. They tell us it will get worse when we get to Serbia. The ship manager told us that emails are sent by carrier pigeon in Serbia ;D
So no pics from me until perhaps Hungary next Friday or most likely when I move into the apartment in Vienna next Sunday.

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on April 30, 2016, 01:18:18 PM

Quote from: Sara B on April 30, 2016, 10:27:46 AM

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Rhapsody in blue - fabulous!

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on April 30, 2016, 01:18:37 PM

Quote from: Sara B on April 30, 2016, 10:29:48 AM

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I love this.

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on April 30, 2016, 01:19:25 PM

Great pics.

What a lovely hotel you had!

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: Sara B on April 30, 2016, 01:50:55 PM

Thanks, Ing. It felt very unhotel-like up there. :)

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: fritzkep on April 30, 2016, 02:38:49 PM

Beautiful pictures and place! The colors remind me of those in the Aegean islands.

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: Sara B on April 30, 2016, 02:41:15 PM

Yes, I think so too, Fritz. It doesn't feel like Africa!

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on April 30, 2016, 03:00:20 PM

Quote from: Sara B on April 30, 2016, 01:50:55 PM

Thanks, Ing. It felt very unhotel-like up there. :)

Je m'imagine!

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: CellarDweller115 on April 30, 2016, 06:36:47 PM

Wow, the colors there are fantastic! Thanks for sharing, looking forward to more, if there are more!

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: killersmom on April 30, 2016, 07:26:13 PM

Beautiful pictures and such bright and vivid colors.

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: Sason on May 01, 2016, 10:17:53 AM

Beautiful pics, Brian and Sara!

The hotel looks really wonderful, Sara.

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: brianr on May 01, 2016, 12:28:43 PM

Pics have returned tonight. Looks lovely Sara. Have just come down (I am on the lowest level) from dinner. If still working tomorrow, I may post some pics. We just sail most of tomorrow, no bus trips.

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: Sara B on May 01, 2016, 01:05:08 PM

Hope so, Brian!

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: brianr on May 10, 2016, 07:47:55 AM

Now I am in the apartment in Vienna, I can post some pics. As I am going to see Lohengrin tonight, I took it fairly easy today and visited the Hundertwasser House. The architect Hundertwasser was born in Austria but is buried in NZ and there is a public toilet in his style in the town of Kawakawa. He objected to modern straight lines in buildings.
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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: brianr on May 10, 2016, 07:48:47 AM

I feel he went to the other extreme but the building is fascinating
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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: brianr on May 10, 2016, 07:50:06 AM

The stairs could be a bit offputting as we age. :)
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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: brianr on May 10, 2016, 07:51:04 AM

Personally I prefer an older building nearby.
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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: brianr on May 10, 2016, 07:52:12 AM

However Hundertwasser would have hated the apartment in which I am staying. :D

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: Sara B on May 10, 2016, 08:34:30 AM

Never been to Vienna. It looks good!

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: CellarDweller115 on May 10, 2016, 09:39:34 AM

Wow, such a difference between the styles of the buildings!

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: Sara B on May 10, 2016, 11:49:55 AM

A few more photos from Essaouira, Morocco.

I had a morning's trip in a car with a driver. south down the coast, to a not very impressive waterfall, but it was nice to get out from the town and see the countryside and coast, and have a (hot) walk.

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: Sara B on May 10, 2016, 11:53:11 AM

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: Sara B on May 10, 2016, 11:55:36 AM

Sheep and goats grazing. The sweet lady looking after them asked us to her house for mint tea but there wasn't time.

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: Sara B on May 10, 2016, 11:56:48 AM

Quite a lot of modest wild flowers.

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: Sara B on May 10, 2016, 12:00:02 PM

En route we stopped by the house which had belonged to Jimi Hedrix. He is very popular, as when he left he gave the house to a poor family.

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: Sara B on May 10, 2016, 12:03:20 PM

The long beach at Essaouira - on Saturday there were football games all along the sand, while kite surfers made the most of the nearly constant wind.

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: Sara B on May 10, 2016, 12:05:20 PM

The harbour

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: Sara B on May 10, 2016, 12:08:55 PM

Picturesque but rather smelly fish market - a huge variety. I think these are Moray eels - they all had different tortoiseshell patterns.

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: Sara B on May 10, 2016, 12:09:59 PM

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: Sara B on May 10, 2016, 12:10:43 PM

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: fritzkep on May 10, 2016, 03:11:13 PM

Nice, y'all!

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: bubba on May 10, 2016, 03:12:45 PM

Quote from: Sara B on May 10, 2016, 11:53:11 AM

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Wonderful pictures, just gorgeous scenery.... and what a pretty lady! 8)

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: CellarDweller115 on May 10, 2016, 05:34:43 PM

fantastic pics, Sara! Thanks for sharing!

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: brianr on May 10, 2016, 10:47:21 PM

Nice photos Sara. The heat would get to me. Hope your hotel was air conditioned.

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: brianr on May 10, 2016, 10:48:48 PM

I am way behind with my photos. I did not send any of Bucharest to my friends but guess one must include Ceaucescu's Palace. A monstrosity. The 2nd largest building in the world after the Pentagon.

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: brianr on May 10, 2016, 10:49:55 PM

There were some nice gardens
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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: brianr on May 10, 2016, 10:50:51 PM

And many strange statues. Please do not ask me what it represents.
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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: brianr on May 10, 2016, 10:52:09 PM

I preferred the temporary ones. It was just a few days before the Orthodox Easter.

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: Sara B on May 11, 2016, 12:47:08 AM

Quote from: bubba on May 10, 2016, 03:12:45 PM

Wonderful pictures, just gorgeous scenery.... and what a pretty lady! 8)

Why thank you, Bubba!

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Post by: Sara B on May 11, 2016, 12:51:05 AM

Quote from: brianr on May 10, 2016, 10:47:21 PM

Nice photos Sara. The heat would get to me. Hope your hotel was air conditioned.

Thanks, all.

No, Brian, it was a lovely temperature, about 23-28°. The only time I was too hot was walking back uphill from the waterfall at midday. My room didn't have a/c, which surprised me, but I didn't need it. Would be pretty hot in full summer I expect.

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Post by: Sara B on May 11, 2016, 12:51:53 AM

That palace! :o

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Post by: brianr on May 12, 2016, 02:10:33 AM

Yesterday I travelled by tram about 30km out of Vienna to Baden bei Wien (to distinguish it from Baden Baden in Germany)
I spent most of my time in the Kurpark. The clock is even described as kitsch by the guide book but the flowers are pretty. The time is wrong. I caught the 2.15pm tram back.
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Post by: brianr on May 12, 2016, 02:15:32 AM

This is called the Lanner and Strauss monument.
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Post by: brianr on May 12, 2016, 02:18:16 AM

This is the Beethoven Temple. Beethoven visited several times trying to cure his deafness in the baths. There is also a Beethoven walk
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Post by: brianr on May 12, 2016, 02:19:40 AM

The Undine fountain. I loved the look on the peasant guy's face.

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Post by: brianr on May 12, 2016, 02:21:15 AM

The main part of the Kurgarten

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There is a Casino there but I did not try my luck. I do not think it was open in the day.

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Post by: brianr on May 12, 2016, 02:22:28 AM

A view to the town. I wandered in the 57 hectares

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Post by: brianr on May 12, 2016, 02:23:18 AM

One view I liked
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Post by: brianr on May 12, 2016, 02:24:39 AM

The church was nice inside but not outstanding for this area. However I liked the tree on the wall.
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Post by: Sara B on May 12, 2016, 03:46:39 AM

Looks a lovely place for wandering. Beautiful horse chestnuts.

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Post by: brianr on May 12, 2016, 04:11:49 AM

To go back to my cruise. It is now 2 weeks since I joined the ship. The next day we were in the Danube Delta at a place called St Georghe. There are no road here. We were taken by small boats to view the bird life.
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Post by: brianr on May 12, 2016, 04:12:15 AM

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Post by: brianr on May 12, 2016, 04:15:25 AM

Then for a walk around the town. Much of the transport was by horse and cart so no need for good roads.
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Post by: brianr on May 12, 2016, 04:24:12 AM

Everyone was taken with the storks but I had seen literally hundred when I was in Portugal.

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Post by: brianr on May 12, 2016, 04:24:53 AM

I was more taken with the calf

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Post by: brianr on May 12, 2016, 04:26:44 AM

We visited the church. It was Good Friday in the Eastern Orthodox calendar (Great Friday)

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Post by: brianr on May 12, 2016, 04:29:04 AM

In the afternoon we sailed down to the 0km mark where the Danube met the Black Sea then turned round.
Saturday morning we were docked in Cernavoda and taken by coach to Constanta on the Black Sea. A street scene.

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Post by: brianr on May 12, 2016, 04:29:56 AM

A Roman pavement they have unearthed and now protected.
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Post by: brianr on May 12, 2016, 04:30:58 AM

The Black Sea. I dipped my hand in.

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Post by: brianr on May 12, 2016, 04:32:04 AM

The Casino building is a symbol of the city but is now unused as it needs earthquake strenghtening

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Post by: brianr on May 12, 2016, 04:33:11 AM

Back to Cernavoda and the "Avalon Passion"

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Post by: brianr on May 13, 2016, 12:54:12 AM

Some photos from my day in Bulgaria.
The House in the little village of Arbanassi
The whole family slept on the same bed and this was a riche person's house
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Post by: brianr on May 13, 2016, 12:55:06 AM

This painting on the wall is extremely valuable.
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Post by: brianr on May 13, 2016, 12:56:32 AM

After lunch in the town of Veliko Tarnova we climbed to this fortress.
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Post by: killersmom on May 13, 2016, 12:56:50 AM

These pics are just fascinating, Brian, and your descriptions are wonderful. Thanks so much for including us in your travels.

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Post by: brianr on May 13, 2016, 12:57:48 AM

The rest are views from the Fortress, The mosque

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Post by: brianr on May 13, 2016, 12:58:41 AM

The flag of Bulgaria
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Post by: brianr on May 13, 2016, 12:59:11 AM

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Post by: brianr on May 13, 2016, 12:59:33 AM

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Post by: Sara B on May 13, 2016, 01:31:56 AM

Quote from: brianr on May 13, 2016, 12:54:12 AM

Some photos from my day in Bulgaria.
The House in the little village of Arbanassi
The whole family slept on the same bed and this was a riche person's house
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Did they have to make babies in view of the whole family? :o

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Post by: Sara B on May 13, 2016, 01:33:17 AM

It all looks fascinating - your trip is in an area totally unknown to me.

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Post by: brianr on May 13, 2016, 01:52:56 AM

Quote from: Sara B on May 13, 2016, 01:31:56 AM

Did they have to make babies in view of the whole family? :o

:D :D I guess kids learnt about the birds and the bees a lot earlier then
They did have 2 bedrooms (they were wealthy) one for winter and one for summer. I think this was the summer one.
They also had another room (suite) for mothers when birthing and I think for a few months after. Food was sent through a double set of doors. I guess a servant was in there with the mother. I did not take in all the details. The guide did say that section was of interest to ladies. Us men were suppose to be more interested in the farm tools. ???

The guide was male and Welsh. Married a Bulgarian woman and has lived there for 13 years. (long but interesting story) While he could not give a first hand recount of times in the communist era, we had heard enough of that in Rumania and Dennis was very good.

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Post by: CellarDweller115 on May 13, 2016, 07:06:07 AM

Quote from: Sara B on May 13, 2016, 01:31:56 AM

Did they have to make babies in view of the whole family? :o

Quote from: brianr on May 13, 2016, 01:52:56 AM

:D :D I guess kids learnt about the birds and the bees a lot earlier then

:laugh: :laugh:

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Post by: brianr on May 25, 2016, 10:38:53 AM

Today's hike of 13km near Garmisch-Partenkirchen in Bavaria.
The very old Eckbauerbahn or cable car. Open from waist but never more than about 10 metres off the ground. It rises from 500 metres to 1230 metres.

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Post by: brianr on May 25, 2016, 10:41:26 AM

At the top. Eckbaueralm (Alm is the name given to restaurants or cafes in the mountains) Unfortuantely it was closed except for a stall with cold drinks including beer. I would have loved a coffee.

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Still happy as I had not set off on what was to be a 13km hike.

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Post by: brianr on May 25, 2016, 10:42:41 AM

Some views mainly when I took advantage of the seats and took a drink of water.

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Post by: brianr on May 25, 2016, 10:43:13 AM

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Post by: brianr on May 25, 2016, 10:44:22 AM

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The luxury health hotel is down in the valley. It was near there I had my lunch

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Post by: brianr on May 25, 2016, 10:46:22 AM

Some Germans who I met and passed or they passed me several times were excited at this old tree. I did not catch the name. Obviously not one of the many pine trees found everywhere.

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Post by: brianr on May 25, 2016, 10:52:25 AM

Finally I reached Almaueralm where many people were sitting eat and drinking beer. I think they had just walked up from this Luxury Health lodge. The coffee was expensive considering it was just brewed coffee and I am glad I did not have a beer as the track got steep and slippery just beyond.
I kept going and had my pre-packed roll and banana and water sitting with this view not far from the lodge.

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Post by: brianr on May 25, 2016, 10:55:01 AM

Finally I made it to the Klais station. There were no shops but fortunately the train came in about 10 minutes so I did not get my coffee until back in the apartment. I was very glad to see the station and even more so the train.

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Post by: killersmom on May 25, 2016, 05:16:25 PM

Amazing Amazing gorgeous pictures, Brian! That's a long hike!!!!

Just beautiful sights!!!

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Post by: fritzkep on May 25, 2016, 05:19:18 PM

Yay!!!! Und schön!!

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Post by: CellarDweller115 on May 25, 2016, 06:03:05 PM

fantastic shots, Brian!!

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Post by: Sason on May 30, 2016, 01:04:00 PM

Quote from: brianr on May 10, 2016, 07:47:55 AM

Now I am in the apartment in Vienna, I can post some pics. As I am going to see Lohengrin tonight, I took it fairly easy today and visited the Hundertwasser House. The architect Hundertwasser was born in Austria but is buried in NZ and there is a public toilet in his style in the town of Kawakawa. He objected to modern straight lines in buildings.
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I love this, Brian!

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Post by: Sason on May 30, 2016, 01:05:53 PM

Quote from: Sara B on May 10, 2016, 11:53:11 AM

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Fascinating landscape.

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Post by: Sason on May 30, 2016, 01:07:49 PM

Quote from: Sara B on May 10, 2016, 12:05:20 PM

The harbour

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Beautiful picture!

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Post by: Sason on May 30, 2016, 01:09:18 PM

Quote from: brianr on May 10, 2016, 10:50:51 PM

And many strange statues. Please do not ask me what it represents.
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Maybe strange, but I like it!

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Post by: Sason on May 30, 2016, 01:12:21 PM

Quote from: brianr on May 12, 2016, 02:21:15 AM

The main part of the Kurgarten

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There is a Casino there but I did not try my luck. I do not think it was open in the day.

I always imagined a Kurgarten would be something like this. Nice to see I was right! :D

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: Sason on May 30, 2016, 01:14:31 PM

Quote from: brianr on May 12, 2016, 04:24:53 AM

I was more taken with the calf

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Looks like a little boat and calf operation... ;D

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: Sason on May 30, 2016, 01:18:19 PM

Quote from: brianr on May 13, 2016, 12:59:11 AM

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Beautiful.

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on June 02, 2016, 02:59:28 PM

Great series, Brian and Sara!

:)

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: fritzkep on July 16, 2016, 05:04:02 PM

Just a few of the pictures from my recent trip. Starting out mostly with ones which other people in our group took of me.

At Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv.

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: fritzkep on July 16, 2016, 05:04:41 PM

The view from atop Mount Carmel near Haifa, with my fellow choir member and roommate, Mike. He's the one that talked me into taking the trip, and I'm glad he did!

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: fritzkep on July 16, 2016, 05:05:10 PM

Inside the Carmelite chapel.

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: fritzkep on July 16, 2016, 05:05:32 PM

In front of the traditional site of the Transfiguration, atop Mount Tabor.

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: fritzkep on July 16, 2016, 05:05:54 PM

Aboard a small boat crossing the Sea of Galilee from Kibbutz Ginosar to Tiberias.

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: fritzkep on July 16, 2016, 05:06:13 PM

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: fritzkep on July 16, 2016, 05:06:35 PM

In front of the traditional site of the Incarnation, in Nazareth.

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: fritzkep on July 16, 2016, 05:06:57 PM

On the shore of the Sea of Galilee, near Capernaum.

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: fritzkep on July 16, 2016, 05:07:15 PM

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: fritzkep on July 16, 2016, 05:07:35 PM

At the traditional site of the Sermon on the Mount, the Church of the Beatitudes.

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: fritzkep on July 16, 2016, 05:07:56 PM

With our guide Father David, at the traditional site of the Baptism of Jesus by John the Baptist, on the Jordanian side.

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: fritzkep on July 16, 2016, 05:08:15 PM

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: fritzkep on July 16, 2016, 05:08:42 PM

Atop Mount Nebo in Jordan, the traditional site where Moses was permitted to see the Promised Land but was not permitted to enter.

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: fritzkep on July 16, 2016, 05:09:22 PM

One of the many camels at Petra.

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: fritzkep on July 16, 2016, 05:09:44 PM

In front of what is called the Treasury, at Petra.

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: fritzkep on July 16, 2016, 05:10:16 PM

It was too hot to check it out.

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: fritzkep on July 16, 2016, 05:10:42 PM

Believe it or not, our guide, a Franciscan priest, actually led us into Temptation.

This is where we had lunch at Jericho, not far from the traditional site of the Temptation of Christ.

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: fritzkep on July 16, 2016, 05:11:12 PM

It was not only very hot, but very humid too! After going down to the sea, we retreated to the bar and had a nice cold beer.

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: fritzkep on July 16, 2016, 05:11:33 PM

The water felt surprisingly oily.

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: fritzkep on July 16, 2016, 05:12:01 PM

At the traditional site of the birth of Jesus, in Bethlehem.

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: fritzkep on July 16, 2016, 05:12:26 PM

View from Mount Zion, with the Dome of the Rock atop the Temple Mount, in Jerusalem.

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: fritzkep on July 16, 2016, 05:12:55 PM

The steps where Jesus is said to have been walking when he looked at Peter, who had just betrayed him three times before the cock crowed.

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: fritzkep on July 16, 2016, 05:13:14 PM

Another view from Mount Zion.

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: fritzkep on July 16, 2016, 05:13:33 PM

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: fritzkep on July 16, 2016, 05:13:59 PM

The traditional site of the Agony in the Garden.

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: fritzkep on July 16, 2016, 05:14:18 PM

The rock is inside this church, Basilica of the Agony (Church of all Nations). We had our Sunday mass here and I did the second reading.

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: fritzkep on July 16, 2016, 05:14:46 PM

Inside the traditional site of the Last Supper/Pentecost and many other events. As Jerusalem was destroyed several times between the time of Christ and the Crusades and locations had to be passed by word of mouth during the centuries when the practice of Christianity was illegal, the location of this Crusader-era building is to say the least not accurate.

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: fritzkep on July 16, 2016, 05:15:13 PM

When we were walking the Via Dolorosa/Way of the Cross through the narrow alleys of Jerusalem's Old City, we had a small cross to carry.

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: fritzkep on July 16, 2016, 05:15:33 PM

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: fritzkep on July 16, 2016, 05:15:57 PM

In the caves below the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, the traditional site of where St Helena, mother of Constantine, is said to have found the crosses in a cistern.

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: fritzkep on July 16, 2016, 05:16:21 PM

Right before our final meal in Jerusalem, at our hotel. The whole group, taken with the camera of one of the other pilgrims.

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: fritzkep on July 16, 2016, 06:01:16 PM

OK, a few more.

This was the early morning view from our hotel room (Marriott) south of Wadi Musa, nearest town to Petra.

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: fritzkep on July 16, 2016, 06:01:41 PM

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: fritzkep on July 16, 2016, 06:02:00 PM

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: fritzkep on July 16, 2016, 06:02:17 PM

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: fritzkep on July 16, 2016, 06:02:35 PM

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: fritzkep on July 16, 2016, 06:02:51 PM

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: fritzkep on July 16, 2016, 06:03:13 PM

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: fritzkep on July 16, 2016, 06:03:30 PM

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: fritzkep on July 16, 2016, 06:03:48 PM

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: fritzkep on July 16, 2016, 06:04:08 PM

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: fritzkep on July 16, 2016, 06:04:26 PM

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: fritzkep on July 16, 2016, 06:05:04 PM

The end of the Siq provides dramatic views of the Treasury.

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: fritzkep on July 16, 2016, 06:05:28 PM

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: fritzkep on July 16, 2016, 06:05:46 PM

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: fritzkep on July 16, 2016, 06:06:01 PM

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: fritzkep on July 16, 2016, 06:06:26 PM

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: fritzkep on July 16, 2016, 06:07:01 PM

Gift shops everywhere! And always a picture of the King and the flag.

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: fritzkep on July 16, 2016, 06:07:59 PM

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: fritzkep on July 16, 2016, 06:08:21 PM

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: fritzkep on July 16, 2016, 06:08:40 PM

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: fritzkep on July 16, 2016, 06:09:06 PM

Actually I was quite fond of the camels.

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: fritzkep on July 16, 2016, 06:09:27 PM

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: fritzkep on July 16, 2016, 06:09:45 PM

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: fritzkep on July 16, 2016, 06:10:01 PM

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: fritzkep on July 16, 2016, 06:10:51 PM

There were young boys everywhere selling stuff, but I saw very few girls.

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: fritzkep on July 16, 2016, 06:11:49 PM

The theater is as far as we got, about 2 km from where we started. It was getting hot.

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: fritzkep on July 16, 2016, 06:12:06 PM

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: fritzkep on July 16, 2016, 06:14:52 PM

This is in Amman the capital, where we went to church at Martyrs of Jordan. I liked the statue of Mary and the minaret. It was deep into Ramadan at this time, and difficult to imagine abstaining from food and even water these long hot summer days. We heard the call to prayer frequently from this minaret, and in each room was a sign in the drawer pointing the direction toward the Ka'aba in Mecca for prayer. At this point almost due south.

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: CellarDweller115 on July 16, 2016, 08:17:12 PM

great pics, Fritz!!!

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: fritzkep on July 16, 2016, 08:25:23 PM

Thanks, Chuck!

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: killersmom on July 16, 2016, 08:53:29 PM

Wonderful pictures, Fritz! Really amazing. I can sure tell you enjoyed your trip. I am so glad you decided to go!! ♥

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: fritzkep on July 16, 2016, 09:04:24 PM

Thanks, Linda! I'm so glad that my fellow choir member talked me into it! ;D

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: killersmom on July 16, 2016, 09:23:45 PM

I can imagine that you were glad!

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on July 19, 2016, 01:32:42 AM

Quote from: fritzkep on July 16, 2016, 05:06:57 PM

On the shore of the Sea of Galilee, near Capernaum.
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Have you been floating?

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on July 19, 2016, 01:33:19 AM

Quote from: fritzkep on July 16, 2016, 05:07:35 PM

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Nice shot!

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on July 19, 2016, 01:33:53 AM

Quote from: fritzkep on July 16, 2016, 05:08:42 PM

Atop Mount Nebo in Jordan, the traditional site where Moses was permitted to see the Promised Land but was not permitted to enter.
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We went to the same spot in 2014.

Very impressive.

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on July 19, 2016, 01:34:47 AM

Quote from: fritzkep on July 16, 2016, 05:09:44 PM

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Yay!!

And look at that sky.

(Even fewer tourists compared to when we visited. People are definitely scared away from these countries...)

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on July 19, 2016, 01:35:13 AM

Quote from: fritzkep on July 16, 2016, 05:12:01 PM

At the traditional site of the birth of Jesus, in Bethlehem.

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Moving...

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on July 19, 2016, 01:35:34 AM

Quote from: fritzkep on July 16, 2016, 05:13:33 PM

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Great.

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on July 19, 2016, 01:36:22 AM

Quote from: fritzkep on July 16, 2016, 06:01:16 PM

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This is splendid.

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on July 19, 2016, 01:37:59 AM

Quote from: fritzkep on July 16, 2016, 06:02:00 PM

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Wow!

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on July 19, 2016, 01:38:37 AM

Quote from: fritzkep on July 16, 2016, 06:03:30 PM

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A walk through the Siq is soooo impressive.

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on July 19, 2016, 01:39:33 AM

Quote from: fritzkep on July 16, 2016, 06:10:01 PM

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And... DID you try?

;D

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on July 19, 2016, 01:40:17 AM

Quote from: fritzkep on July 16, 2016, 06:14:52 PM

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what a juxtaposition!

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on July 19, 2016, 01:42:12 AM

I loved the entire series, Fritzleinchen!

Merci.

Since our own trip to Jordan was taking place not even two years ago, it's perfect to compare - and to remember.

Glad for you that you did it.

Asap we also want to visit Israel.

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: Sara B on July 19, 2016, 04:40:38 AM

Really good to see them, Fritz! And I love all Ingy's choices, and more! :)

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on July 19, 2016, 04:45:57 AM

;) ;) ;)

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: fritzkep on July 20, 2016, 02:53:29 PM

Quote from: ingmarnicebbmt on July 19, 2016, 01:32:42 AM

Have you been floating?

Nope! Didn't want to buy a bathing suit and towels and all that! Nothing just for rent. But sticking my hand into that water was....interesting.

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: fritzkep on July 20, 2016, 02:54:16 PM

Quote from: ingmarnicebbmt on July 19, 2016, 01:34:47 AM

Yay!!

And look at that sky.

(Even fewer tourists compared to when we visited. People are definitely scared away from these countries...)

Everybody was saying that. Except for Jerusalem itself, we didn't experience very much in the way of crowds.

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: fritzkep on July 20, 2016, 02:54:58 PM

Quote from: ingmarnicebbmt on July 19, 2016, 01:39:33 AM

And... DID you try?

;D

No way! But I really liked the sign!

Danke Ingleinchen! Thanks Sara!

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on July 20, 2016, 03:53:04 PM

Quote from: fritzkep on July 20, 2016, 02:53:29 PM

Nope! Didn't want to buy a bathing suit and towels and all that! Nothing just for rent. But sticking my hand into that water was....interesting.

You didn't miss a lot.

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on July 20, 2016, 03:53:21 PM

Quote from: fritzkep on July 20, 2016, 02:54:16 PM

Everybody was saying that. Except for Jerusalem itself, we didn't experience very much in the way of crowds.

Tant mieux.

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on July 20, 2016, 03:53:49 PM

Quote from: fritzkep on July 20, 2016, 02:54:58 PM

No way! But I really liked the sign!

Danke Ingleinchen!

1. Thought you did.

2. Gern geschehen.

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: dejavu on July 30, 2016, 10:40:52 PM

Quote from: Sara B on October 11, 2015, 11:05:08 AM

These earrings made me think of Fritz - of course.

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Of course. ;)

Very interesting pics of Mykonos, Sara.

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: dejavu on July 30, 2016, 10:42:14 PM

Quote from: Sara B on October 11, 2015, 11:15:00 AM

Lamps in the chapel - I think signifying the Trinity, but they looked rather sinister...

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Hmmm...I agree, sinister.

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: dejavu on July 30, 2016, 10:45:58 PM

Quote from: Sara B on October 17, 2015, 07:57:01 AM

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Love this one in Santorini, Sara.

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: dejavu on July 30, 2016, 10:46:45 PM

Quote from: Sara B on October 17, 2015, 08:06:22 AM

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Oooooohhh!

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: dejavu on July 30, 2016, 10:50:45 PM

Quote from: brianr on April 26, 2016, 09:35:23 AM

Some photos of Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi today.

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Ah! This is wonderful, Brian.

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: dejavu on July 30, 2016, 10:53:48 PM

Quote from: Sara B on April 27, 2016, 01:12:20 PM

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Thanks for all the Morocco pictures, Sara.

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: dejavu on July 30, 2016, 10:57:59 PM

Quote from: Sara B on April 30, 2016, 10:32:59 AM

Sunrise.

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Great picture.

I once bought (from a mail order catalog) some wooden bowls and also a small storage cabinet that had been made in Morocco. Not the sturdiest construction, but I loved the art designs.

It's nice to see more of that style of art in your photos, Sara.

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: dejavu on July 30, 2016, 11:01:45 PM

Quote from: brianr on May 10, 2016, 07:51:04 AM

Personally I prefer an older building nearby.
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That is a nice old building, Brian.

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: dejavu on July 30, 2016, 11:05:35 PM

Quote from: brianr on May 10, 2016, 10:48:48 PM

I am way behind with my photos. I did not send any of Bucharest to my friends but guess one must include Ceaucescu's Palace. A monstrosity. The 2nd largest building in the world after the Pentagon.

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It's certainly huge, Brian, but I wouldn't call it a monstrosity. Its architecture has so much more style than does the Pentagon. Thanks for posting so we could see it.

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: dejavu on July 30, 2016, 11:08:09 PM

Quote from: brianr on May 12, 2016, 02:18:16 AM

This is the Beethoven Temple. Beethoven visited several times trying to cure his deafness in the baths. There is also a Beethoven walk
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Now this is impressive, on the understated side.

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: dejavu on July 30, 2016, 11:11:18 PM

Quote from: brianr on May 12, 2016, 04:30:58 AM

The Black Sea. I dipped my hand in.

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I like this one.

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: dejavu on July 30, 2016, 11:16:23 PM

Quote from: brianr on May 25, 2016, 10:52:25 AM

Finally I reached Almaueralm where many people were sitting eat and drinking beer. I think they had just walked up from this Luxury Health lodge. The coffee was expensive considering it was just brewed coffee and I am glad I did not have a beer as the track got steep and slippery just beyond.
I kept going and had my pre-packed roll and banana and water sitting with this view not far from the lodge.

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Beautiful views from your hike, Brian.

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: dejavu on July 30, 2016, 11:19:59 PM

Quote from: fritzkep on July 16, 2016, 05:04:41 PM

The view from atop Mount Carmel near Haifa, with my fellow choir member and roommate, Mike. He's the one that talked me into taking the trip, and I'm glad he did!

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You look like you were having a great time, Fritz. And you visited so many special places that would be so meaningful to you.

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: dejavu on July 30, 2016, 11:23:02 PM

Quote from: fritzkep on July 16, 2016, 05:12:55 PM

The steps where Jesus is said to have been walking when he looked at Peter, who had just betrayed him three times before the cock crowed.

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Amazing to think that you were really here, Fritz.

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: dejavu on July 30, 2016, 11:25:46 PM

Quote from: fritzkep on July 16, 2016, 06:01:41 PM

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Such a landscape!

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: dejavu on July 30, 2016, 11:26:22 PM

Quote from: fritzkep on July 16, 2016, 06:02:51 PM

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Wow!

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: dejavu on July 30, 2016, 11:28:06 PM

Quote from: fritzkep on July 16, 2016, 06:04:26 PM

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Even more impressive.

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: dejavu on July 30, 2016, 11:29:59 PM

Quote from: fritzkep on July 16, 2016, 06:09:06 PM

Actually I was quite fond of the camels.

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They are charming, Fritz. :)

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: Sara B on July 31, 2016, 01:48:37 AM

Lovely to see your pick of the pics! :)

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: dejavu on July 31, 2016, 08:58:09 AM

Thanks, Sara.

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: fritzkep on July 31, 2016, 10:11:18 AM

Thanks, Debbie!

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: dejavu on July 31, 2016, 05:11:32 PM

In early October of last year (2015) I went on a bus tour to see New England Fall Foliage. It turned out to be a little early for the really red and orange leaves that year, but we still saw some pretty sights.

This is the Connecticut State Capitol building.

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: dejavu on July 31, 2016, 05:14:44 PM

We made a stop at the Mark Twain House in Hartford, CT. This picture in the Visitors Center is of Samuel Langhorne Clemens, otherwise known as the literary Mark Twain.

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: dejavu on July 31, 2016, 05:15:45 PM

Exterior of the house where Mark Twain lived and worked from 1874 to 1891.

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: dejavu on July 31, 2016, 05:16:23 PM

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: dejavu on July 31, 2016, 05:20:21 PM

When we reached Vermont, there was a requisite stop at Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream factory.

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: CellarDweller115 on July 31, 2016, 06:06:07 PM

very cool series, Debs. Thanks for sharing!

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: dejavu on July 31, 2016, 07:12:23 PM

The next day, we had a delicious lunch at the beautiful 27-room Von Trapp Family Lodge in Stowe, VT. "The Sound of Music" was based on the story of the Von Trapps.

The lodge is situated on 2,500 acres in a part of Vermont which reportedly reminded the Von Trapps of their native Austria.

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: dejavu on July 31, 2016, 07:13:30 PM

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: dejavu on July 31, 2016, 07:14:24 PM

View from the front of the Von Trapp lodge.

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: dejavu on July 31, 2016, 07:19:06 PM

The grounds of the Von Trapp lodge.

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: dejavu on July 31, 2016, 07:19:58 PM

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: dejavu on July 31, 2016, 07:20:39 PM

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: dejavu on July 31, 2016, 07:24:37 PM

This picture was taken during a brief stop at a maple syrup farm, which included a talk about how the syrup is gathered. And we each received a small souvenir bottle of maple syrup.

This tree was one of the few which was already in its full red "fall leaf splendor."

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: dejavu on July 31, 2016, 07:26:18 PM

In Montpelier, VT we made a brief stop at the Vermont State Capitol building.

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: dejavu on July 31, 2016, 07:27:22 PM

Inside the state capitol building.

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: dejavu on July 31, 2016, 07:28:15 PM

Doors of the state capitol building.

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: dejavu on July 31, 2016, 07:37:14 PM

This is the hotel where we stayed in Vermont.

It was actually a series of six cottages, each with several hotel rooms upstairs and several hotel rooms downstairs, with an outdoor stairway in the middle of each cottage. We walked from our cottage to and from breakfast each morning.

I remember that some people had trouble with the keys, which required first entering (from the outside) a small vestibule, and then unlocking and opening one of two inner locked doors into the correct hotel room. But the hotel had a certain charm to it.

This picture shows the main building with the registration desk and the breakfast area.

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: dejavu on July 31, 2016, 08:03:38 PM

Quote from: CellarDweller115 on July 31, 2016, 06:06:07 PM

very cool series, Debs. Thanks for sharing!

Thanks, Chuck.

There will be more, although my camera accidentally went into "movie" mode and stopped taking regular pictures for the last couple days of the trip. I couldn't figure out what was wrong until I got home. So I have a 20-second clip of the roaring ocean waves in Maine, but no pictures that can be posted here.

But first, more of Vermont and New Hampshire.

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: dejavu on July 31, 2016, 08:08:12 PM

We crossed over the Quechee Gorge in Vermont the next morning. The bus stopped so that we could walk back and forth across the scenic bridge.

The Quechee Gorge is 165 feet deep and is the deepest gorge in Vermont.

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: dejavu on July 31, 2016, 08:09:43 PM

Foliage along the side of the gorge.

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: dejavu on July 31, 2016, 08:10:35 PM

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: dejavu on July 31, 2016, 08:12:05 PM

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: dejavu on July 31, 2016, 08:17:25 PM

We stopped in the very small town of Bath, VT, partly so that people could get a snack to eat. The main attraction in town was the covered bridge, which has a similarly very small waterfall off to one side.

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: dejavu on July 31, 2016, 08:18:46 PM

The waterfall.

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: dejavu on July 31, 2016, 08:20:01 PM

Side of the bridge, from outside.

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: dejavu on July 31, 2016, 08:21:14 PM

I thought it was interesting that there were two different types of window designs in the bridge.

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: dejavu on July 31, 2016, 08:21:54 PM

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: dejavu on July 31, 2016, 08:27:22 PM

Right before lunch, we took a gondola ride, with the objective being that we would buy lunch from the cafeteria at the top. The cafeteria was crowded, but we managed to eat and get back down the mountain in time to catch the bus.

This was the building at the top of the mountain, with the cafeteria.

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: dejavu on July 31, 2016, 08:28:35 PM

Sights from the ride up. Going up, I could see out the side of the car but faced so that I could not see back down the mountain.

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: dejavu on July 31, 2016, 08:29:13 PM

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: dejavu on July 31, 2016, 08:29:57 PM

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: dejavu on July 31, 2016, 08:32:20 PM

Another picture at the top.

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: dejavu on July 31, 2016, 08:33:16 PM

Sights from the ride down the mountain, when I faced forward.

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: dejavu on July 31, 2016, 08:36:13 PM

A turning tree along the way down.

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: dejavu on July 31, 2016, 08:45:30 PM

Later that day we entered New Hampshire and visited the Franconia Notch State Park. The Franconia Notch is a major mountain pass through the White Mountains of NH. (The mountains in Vermont are the Green Mountains.)

The notch was home to the Old Man of the Mountain, a rock formation whose profile is a symbol of the state of New Hampshire, until 2003, when the formation collapsed.

Exhibit inside the Visitors Center.

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: dejavu on July 31, 2016, 08:47:00 PM

Outside the Visitors Center.

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: dejavu on July 31, 2016, 08:48:03 PM

This leaf outside the Franconia Notch Visitors Center is proof that Fall Foliage really was on the way.

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: dejavu on July 31, 2016, 08:55:31 PM

At our last tour stop that day, we took a "short walk" to see a waterfall. It wasn't a long walk, but the path finally became too steep for me, although I made it to the first view of the waterfall.

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: dejavu on July 31, 2016, 08:56:04 PM

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: dejavu on July 31, 2016, 08:56:50 PM

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: dejavu on July 31, 2016, 08:58:06 PM

A little more Fall Foliage at this stop.

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: dejavu on July 31, 2016, 08:58:46 PM

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: dejavu on July 31, 2016, 09:13:01 PM

The next morning, we awoke at a new hotel along the coast of Maine and went to breakfast just as the sun was rising over the Atlantic Ocean.

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: dejavu on July 31, 2016, 09:17:51 PM

My traveling friends and I had been on an early summer bus trip to Maine in 2015, but that trip emphasized the seacoast spots farther north. In October, we stayed in the southeast part of Maine, near the town of Kennebunkport (George H.W. Bush's home) and the Nubble Light.

The shore right beside our hotel.

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: dejavu on July 31, 2016, 09:18:23 PM

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: dejavu on July 31, 2016, 09:19:26 PM

The Nubble Light just coming into view.

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: dejavu on July 31, 2016, 09:20:16 PM

A closer view of the lighthouse.

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Post by: dejavu on July 31, 2016, 09:20:52 PM

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Post by: dejavu on July 31, 2016, 09:21:23 PM

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Post by: dejavu on July 31, 2016, 09:25:30 PM

Some pictures from the town of Kennebunkport, Maine.

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Post by: dejavu on July 31, 2016, 09:26:21 PM

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Post by: dejavu on July 31, 2016, 09:27:12 PM

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Post by: dejavu on July 31, 2016, 09:28:08 PM

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Post by: dejavu on July 31, 2016, 09:29:46 PM

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Post by: dejavu on July 31, 2016, 09:30:16 PM

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Post by: dejavu on July 31, 2016, 09:30:48 PM

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Post by: dejavu on July 31, 2016, 09:31:15 PM

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Post by: dejavu on July 31, 2016, 09:31:52 PM

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Post by: dejavu on July 31, 2016, 09:32:30 PM

Last picture from the Fall Foliage trip.

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We stopped in a beautiful town in Connecticut on the way back and took a narrated boat ride on a small pond. The fall colors were getting brighter by then, but I only have a seconds-long video that I don't think can be turned into individual photos. So that's it for this trip.

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Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on August 01, 2016, 01:33:33 AM

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Great. Mark and Deb.

And, if I may say so, your hairdos are quite similar!

;)

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Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on August 01, 2016, 01:35:36 AM

Impressive series, Deb. Liked it a lot.

My favourite: the pics from the wooden bridge.

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Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on August 01, 2016, 01:36:01 AM

Our Sue might be thrilled by many of your Maine pics - for obvious reasons.

;)

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Post by: CellarDweller115 on August 01, 2016, 08:08:50 AM

Quote from: ingmarnicebbmt on August 01, 2016, 01:33:33 AM

Great. Mark and Deb.

And, if I may say so, your hairdos are quite similar!

;)

I was thinking the same thing!

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Post by: CellarDweller115 on August 01, 2016, 08:09:58 AM

Quote from: ingmarnicebbmt on August 01, 2016, 01:36:01 AM

Our Sue might be thrilled by many of your Maine pics - for obvious reasons.

;)

I'll send Sue a link through Facebook when I get home tonight. :) Perhaps she'll stop by to check them out.

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Post by: dejavu on August 01, 2016, 09:26:32 AM

Quote from: ingmarnicebbmt on August 01, 2016, 01:33:33 AM

Great. Mark and Deb.

And, if I may say so, your hairdos are quite similar!

;)

Thanks, Ingy. Yes, I guess you could say that. ;)

(And you thought so, too, Chuck, did you? I hadn't noticed before, but I think you're right.)

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Post by: dejavu on August 01, 2016, 09:27:35 AM

Quote from: ingmarnicebbmt on August 01, 2016, 01:35:36 AM

Impressive series, Deb. Liked it a lot.

My favourite: the pics from the wooden bridge.

Thanks again, Ingy. Yes, I loved that old bridge.

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Post by: dejavu on August 01, 2016, 09:29:20 AM

Quote from: CellarDweller115 on August 01, 2016, 08:09:58 AM

I'll send Sue a link through Facebook when I get home tonight. :) Perhaps she'll stop by to check them out.

Oh, thanks, Chuck, if you could do that. I never see Sue here any more but I was hoping she might see some of the Maine pictures.

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Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on August 01, 2016, 11:32:35 AM

Quote from: CellarDweller115 on August 01, 2016, 08:08:50 AM

I was thinking the same thing!

;) ;) ;)

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Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on August 01, 2016, 11:32:52 AM

Quote from: CellarDweller115 on August 01, 2016, 08:09:58 AM

I'll send Sue a link through Facebook when I get home tonight. :) Perhaps she'll stop by to check them out.

Good idea. I'll let her know too.

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Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on August 01, 2016, 11:33:14 AM

Quote from: dejavu on August 01, 2016, 09:26:32 AM

Thanks, Ingy. Yes, I guess you could say that. ;)

;) ;) ;)

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Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on August 01, 2016, 11:33:39 AM

Quote from: dejavu on August 01, 2016, 09:27:35 AM

Thanks again, Ingy. Yes, I loved that old bridge.

Really beautiful and original.

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Post by: fritzkep on August 01, 2016, 05:20:28 PM

Quote from: dejavu on July 31, 2016, 07:26:18 PM

In Montpelier, VT we made a brief stop at the Vermont State Capitol building.

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Always loved this place, the smallest state capital.

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Post by: fritzkep on August 01, 2016, 05:21:00 PM

Quote from: dejavu on July 31, 2016, 05:15:45 PM

Exterior of the house where Mark Twain lived and worked from 1874 to 1891.

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Such a nice, warm, cozy house.

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Post by: fritzkep on August 01, 2016, 05:24:16 PM

Great series, Debbie, and a fun trip!

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Post by: dejavu on August 01, 2016, 05:40:53 PM

Quote from: fritzkep on August 01, 2016, 05:20:28 PM

Always loved this place, the smallest state capital.

It was pretty inside but certainly no palace, as far as size. I can see its charm.

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Post by: dejavu on August 01, 2016, 05:41:20 PM

Quote from: fritzkep on August 01, 2016, 05:24:16 PM

Great series, Debbie, and a fun trip!

Thanks, Fritz.

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Post by: fritzkep on August 01, 2016, 05:43:55 PM

Quote from: dejavu on August 01, 2016, 05:40:53 PM

It was pretty inside but certainly no palace, as far as size. I can see its charm.

And the town itself is the smallest state capital. A really neat place.

And I love how the capitol building backs up against a hillside.

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Post by: Sason on August 14, 2016, 07:31:25 AM

Quote from: fritzkep on July 16, 2016, 05:04:41 PM

The view from atop Mount Carmel near Haifa, with my fellow choir member and roommate, Mike. He's the one that talked me into taking the trip, and I'm glad he did!

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Did you try the underground railway up the mountain?

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Post by: Sason on August 14, 2016, 07:39:47 AM

Quote from: fritzkep on July 16, 2016, 06:05:28 PM

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Amazing!

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Post by: Sason on August 14, 2016, 07:42:51 AM

Quote from: fritzkep on July 16, 2016, 06:12:06 PM

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Where you able to go inside some of these "not-buildings"?

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Post by: Sason on August 14, 2016, 07:51:28 AM

Quote from: dejavu on July 31, 2016, 05:16:23 PM

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Nice shot!

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Post by: Sason on August 14, 2016, 07:53:36 AM

Quote from: dejavu on July 31, 2016, 07:24:37 PM

This picture was taken during a brief stop at a maple syrup farm, which included a talk about how the syrup is gathered. And we each received a small souvenir bottle of maple syrup.

This tree was one of the few which was already in its full red "fall leaf splendor."

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Great shot with the contrasting colours, Debbie!

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Post by: Sason on August 14, 2016, 07:57:09 AM

Quote from: dejavu on July 31, 2016, 08:17:25 PM

We stopped in the very small town of Bath, VT, partly so that people could get a snack to eat. The main attraction in town was the covered bridge, which has a similarly very small waterfall off to one side.

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Nice bridge!

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Post by: Sason on August 14, 2016, 07:58:21 AM

Quote from: dejavu on July 31, 2016, 08:20:01 PM

Side of the bridge, from outside.

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I wonder about the purpose of these covered bridges...?

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Post by: Sason on August 14, 2016, 08:00:01 AM

Quote from: dejavu on July 31, 2016, 08:29:13 PM

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Beautiful!

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Post by: Sason on August 14, 2016, 08:04:38 AM

Quote from: CellarDweller115 on August 01, 2016, 08:08:50 AM

I was thinking the same thing!

Me three! :D

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Post by: Sason on August 14, 2016, 08:06:50 AM

Great series, Körkompis and Debbie!

Really nice pics! Thanks for posting!

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Post by: dejavu on August 14, 2016, 08:12:48 AM

Thanks for your comments, Sonja.

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Post by: dejavu on August 14, 2016, 08:38:57 AM

Quote from: Sason on August 14, 2016, 07:58:21 AM

I wonder about the purpose of these covered bridges...?

I wondered too, and thought that since so many of them are in New England, where it snows a lot, weather could probably be the reason.

Turns out weather is the main reason, but there are some other interesting facts mentioned in this article:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Covered_bridge

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Post by: Sason on August 14, 2016, 09:36:49 AM

Oh, interesting!

Thanks for the link, Debbie!

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Post by: dejavu on August 14, 2016, 11:25:14 AM

You're welcome, Sonja.

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Post by: fritzkep on August 14, 2016, 04:29:20 PM

Quote from: Sason on August 14, 2016, 07:31:25 AM

Did you try the underground railway up the mountain?

Fraid not, we just went up in the bus. Didn't know of any other means of transportation.

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Post by: fritzkep on August 14, 2016, 04:30:13 PM

Quote from: Sason on August 14, 2016, 07:42:51 AM

Where you able to go inside some of these "not-buildings"?

Nope, they were sealed off. From what I've heard, there's nothing particularly to see inside them.

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Post by: fritzkep on August 14, 2016, 04:31:19 PM

Tack, Vårensdotter!

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Post by: Sason on August 15, 2016, 03:20:49 PM

Quote from: fritzkep on August 14, 2016, 04:29:20 PM

Fraid not, we just went up in the bus. Didn't know of any other means of transportation.

The Carmelit, named after the mountain through which it runs, Mount Carmel, is an underground funicular railway that runs up and down parts of Mount Carmel within Haifa. The altitude difference between the first and last stations is 274 meters (899 feet). Carmelit cars have a slanted design, with steps within each car and on the station platform. Since the gradient varies along the route, the floor of each car is never quite level, and slopes slightly "uphill" or "downhill" depending on the location.

The Carmelit is one of the smallest subway systems in the world, having only four cars, six stations and a single tunnel 1.8 km (1.1 mi) long. The four cars operate as two two-car trains, which run on single-track with a short double-track section to allow the trains to cross.

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carmelit

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: dejavu on August 15, 2016, 03:50:43 PM

Interesting train, Sonja, with those steps on platforms. And steps inside the cars! Hope no one gets dizzy.

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: fritzkep on August 15, 2016, 05:34:19 PM

Wasn't aware of this one at all. Thanks!

We never quite entered the city limits of Haifa, but rather got off Hwy 2 onto Hwy 70 & up 672 to Daliyat el-Carmel to get to the top. The more direct road was probably a bit too winding for the bus.

It looks quite attractive!

I need to get back with more control over where to go.

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: CellarDweller115 on August 15, 2016, 05:44:59 PM

very cool pic of the train!

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: brianr on August 15, 2016, 08:58:31 PM

Quote from: dejavu on August 15, 2016, 03:50:43 PM

Interesting train, Sonja, with those steps on platforms. And steps inside the cars! Hope no one gets dizzy.

We have a similar train in our capital city, Wellington except only once carriage and only a little bit in a tunnel.
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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: brianr on August 15, 2016, 08:59:13 PM

from outside
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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: CellarDweller115 on August 16, 2016, 06:55:08 AM

Nice shots. I like the one from the inside!

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: dejavu on August 16, 2016, 07:42:21 AM

Those are good pictures, Brian.

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: Sason on August 16, 2016, 12:47:02 PM

Quote from: fritzkep on August 15, 2016, 05:34:19 PM

Wasn't aware of this one at all. Thanks!

We never quite entered the city limits of Haifa, but rather got off Hwy 2 onto Hwy 70 & up 672 to Daliyat el-Carmel to get to the top. The more direct road was probably a bit too winding for the bus.

It looks quite attractive!

I need to get back with more control over where to go.

I thought you'd like it, Körkompis!

I've tried it once, over 30 years ago. Older cars back then. Quite an interesting and different ride!

Yes, you definitely need to get back! :D

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: Sason on August 16, 2016, 12:49:35 PM

I like yours, Brian!

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: killersmom on May 06, 2017, 05:45:45 PM

I took a total of 94 pics when I visited Chaco Culture National Historical Park & UNESCO World Heritage Site with Michael on April 17, 2017.

This is the first Pueblo we explored.

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: killersmom on May 06, 2017, 05:46:08 PM

(https://ultimatebrokebackforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi48.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ff211%2Fkillersmom%2F2017-4-17%2520Chaco%2520Canyon%2520w%2520Michael%2F100_5682_zps5ujoey9x.jpg&hash=62de429f82b04cb6119eb584fe6abbf293b27cb5) (http://s48.photobucket.com/user/killersmom/media/2017-4-17%20Chaco%20Canyon%20w%20Michael/100_5682_zps5ujoey9x.jpg.html)

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: killersmom on May 06, 2017, 05:46:48 PM

(https://ultimatebrokebackforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi48.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ff211%2Fkillersmom%2F2017-4-17%2520Chaco%2520Canyon%2520w%2520Michael%2F100_5683_zpsccykinfg.jpg&hash=fa81daa5d23385a6152ac9cb26bc58734bde1c8a) (http://s48.photobucket.com/user/killersmom/media/2017-4-17%20Chaco%20Canyon%20w%20Michael/100_5683_zpsccykinfg.jpg.html)

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: killersmom on May 06, 2017, 05:47:16 PM

Michael walking up to the site.

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: killersmom on May 06, 2017, 05:49:19 PM

This was taken as a perspective as to how large the rock formations are as opposed to people.

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: killersmom on May 06, 2017, 05:53:48 PM

This is a plaque telling about the work done by The National Geographic Society and the Smithsonian Institute. The Pueblo People are STILL trying to get all the artifacts the Smithsonian took when doing this work.

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: killersmom on May 06, 2017, 05:55:47 PM

(https://ultimatebrokebackforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi48.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ff211%2Fkillersmom%2F2017-4-17%2520Chaco%2520Canyon%2520w%2520Michael%2F100_5688_zps8rzl4g9a.jpg&hash=76dec13ea9bd296b6f2cdb0f388a92eea89ebc3e) (http://s48.photobucket.com/user/killersmom/media/2017-4-17%20Chaco%20Canyon%20w%20Michael/100_5688_zps8rzl4g9a.jpg.html)

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: killersmom on May 06, 2017, 05:56:32 PM

(https://ultimatebrokebackforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi48.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ff211%2Fkillersmom%2F2017-4-17%2520Chaco%2520Canyon%2520w%2520Michael%2F100_5691_zpswrrp2ujx.jpg&hash=f7805a55b60bc2528ddf221aca163f9e156ec525) (http://s48.photobucket.com/user/killersmom/media/2017-4-17%20Chaco%20Canyon%20w%20Michael/100_5691_zpswrrp2ujx.jpg.html)

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: killersmom on May 06, 2017, 05:58:06 PM

It was amazing to see how precise all the building was. This is looking through into 4 different rooms.

(https://ultimatebrokebackforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi48.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ff211%2Fkillersmom%2F2017-4-17%2520Chaco%2520Canyon%2520w%2520Michael%2F100_5696_zpsgszofaoq.jpg&hash=ef627fb40dfdecfa6057c94165003638e6108761) (http://s48.photobucket.com/user/killersmom/media/2017-4-17%20Chaco%20Canyon%20w%20Michael/100_5696_zpsgszofaoq.jpg.html)

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: killersmom on May 06, 2017, 06:00:04 PM

These are the poles that supported the wooden floor above. The original structure was 4-5 stories high.

(https://ultimatebrokebackforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi48.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ff211%2Fkillersmom%2F2017-4-17%2520Chaco%2520Canyon%2520w%2520Michael%2F100_5695_zpsqmejfqcq.jpg&hash=c046cadcf13c5eb40a293b9c1d7bcbe46cc9911a) (http://s48.photobucket.com/user/killersmom/media/2017-4-17%20Chaco%20Canyon%20w%20Michael/100_5695_zpsqmejfqcq.jpg.html)

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: killersmom on May 06, 2017, 06:01:41 PM

(https://ultimatebrokebackforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi48.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ff211%2Fkillersmom%2F2017-4-17%2520Chaco%2520Canyon%2520w%2520Michael%2F100_5700_zps5wn14zdp.jpg&hash=a7d726e0d164dd4c2e7299dc39e574a4e3887362) (http://s48.photobucket.com/user/killersmom/media/2017-4-17%20Chaco%20Canyon%20w%20Michael/100_5700_zps5wn14zdp.jpg.html)

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: killersmom on May 06, 2017, 06:02:55 PM

There were all sorts of niches like this all throughout the site.

(https://ultimatebrokebackforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi48.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ff211%2Fkillersmom%2F2017-4-17%2520Chaco%2520Canyon%2520w%2520Michael%2F100_5703_zpsfwmmosli.jpg&hash=42b81e5b51ed173a85475018956ddc482b6ad883) (http://s48.photobucket.com/user/killersmom/media/2017-4-17%20Chaco%20Canyon%20w%20Michael/100_5703_zpsfwmmosli.jpg.html)

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: killersmom on May 06, 2017, 06:03:50 PM

Looking through a small opening.

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It was way over my head, so I had to raise my camera and just point and shoot.

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: killersmom on May 06, 2017, 06:06:10 PM

This was looking down into one large Kivas. These rooms are believed to have had a variety of functions, including domestic residence along with social and ceremonial purposes.

(https://ultimatebrokebackforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi48.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ff211%2Fkillersmom%2F2017-4-17%2520Chaco%2520Canyon%2520w%2520Michael%2F100_5707_zpsqgr62ke4.jpg&hash=3233b0a26f961c3731b041341c33e04b930b81d3) (http://s48.photobucket.com/user/killersmom/media/2017-4-17%20Chaco%20Canyon%20w%20Michael/100_5707_zpsqgr62ke4.jpg.html)

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: killersmom on May 06, 2017, 06:08:46 PM

A more distant picture of the kiva.

(https://ultimatebrokebackforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi48.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ff211%2Fkillersmom%2F2017-4-17%2520Chaco%2520Canyon%2520w%2520Michael%2F100_5710_zpsfvr6wdqi.jpg&hash=bc9df44f996e18379f647b43a52e9afde8ed7b23) (http://s48.photobucket.com/user/killersmom/media/2017-4-17%20Chaco%20Canyon%20w%20Michael/100_5710_zpsfvr6wdqi.jpg.html)

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: morrobay on May 06, 2017, 06:20:05 PM

Quote from: killersmom on May 06, 2017, 05:58:06 PM

It was amazing to see how precise all the building was. This is looking through into 4 different rooms.

(https://ultimatebrokebackforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi48.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ff211%2Fkillersmom%2F2017-4-17%2520Chaco%2520Canyon%2520w%2520Michael%2F100_5696_zpsgszofaoq.jpg&hash=ef627fb40dfdecfa6057c94165003638e6108761) (http://s48.photobucket.com/user/killersmom/media/2017-4-17%20Chaco%20Canyon%20w%20Michael/100_5696_zpsgszofaoq.jpg.html)

Incredible, and fascinating history, I love to see places like this...thanks for sharing

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: killersmom on May 06, 2017, 06:25:41 PM

This is a shot of a wall collapse from the a butte behind that happened in 1993. It shows how close the collapse got to taking out the back wall of the structure. The Park Ranger says there is nothing they can do if any more collapses take place close to structures.

(https://ultimatebrokebackforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi48.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ff211%2Fkillersmom%2F2017-4-17%2520Chaco%2520Canyon%2520w%2520Michael%2F100_5708_zpspi2afzam.jpg&hash=74e8725bf6b98987d3e5926757b8880efc62fbdd) (http://s48.photobucket.com/user/killersmom/media/2017-4-17%20Chaco%20Canyon%20w%20Michael/100_5708_zpspi2afzam.jpg.html)

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: killersmom on May 06, 2017, 06:26:18 PM

(https://ultimatebrokebackforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi48.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ff211%2Fkillersmom%2F2017-4-17%2520Chaco%2520Canyon%2520w%2520Michael%2F100_5709_zps4ab1xieq.jpg&hash=747ed89cbb88e15712ea4eef50828024b4cc5bdb) (http://s48.photobucket.com/user/killersmom/media/2017-4-17%20Chaco%20Canyon%20w%20Michael/100_5709_zps4ab1xieq.jpg.html)

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: killersmom on May 06, 2017, 06:26:50 PM

(https://ultimatebrokebackforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi48.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ff211%2Fkillersmom%2F2017-4-17%2520Chaco%2520Canyon%2520w%2520Michael%2F100_5712_zpsg0bmg6rn.jpg&hash=f27debb22a62bdfbe3b18ac789359a3b361a3ce3) (http://s48.photobucket.com/user/killersmom/media/2017-4-17%20Chaco%20Canyon%20w%20Michael/100_5712_zpsg0bmg6rn.jpg.html)

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: killersmom on May 06, 2017, 06:27:44 PM

A perspective view.

(https://ultimatebrokebackforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi48.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ff211%2Fkillersmom%2F2017-4-17%2520Chaco%2520Canyon%2520w%2520Michael%2F100_5713_zpsokv1simz.jpg&hash=e5412f74bbcdb2205d8d6f130788e3cc539b4d2f) (http://s48.photobucket.com/user/killersmom/media/2017-4-17%20Chaco%20Canyon%20w%20Michael/100_5713_zpsokv1simz.jpg.html)

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: killersmom on May 06, 2017, 06:29:21 PM

This shows the myriad of rooms contained in the structure.

(https://ultimatebrokebackforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi48.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ff211%2Fkillersmom%2F2017-4-17%2520Chaco%2520Canyon%2520w%2520Michael%2F100_5714_zpskbdlr1hs.jpg&hash=d1a89dbe660dd15d8a7160732e4c117b0937b6ae) (http://s48.photobucket.com/user/killersmom/media/2017-4-17%20Chaco%20Canyon%20w%20Michael/100_5714_zpskbdlr1hs.jpg.html)

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: killersmom on May 06, 2017, 06:30:59 PM

More structures in one of the Kivas.

(https://ultimatebrokebackforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi48.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ff211%2Fkillersmom%2F2017-4-17%2520Chaco%2520Canyon%2520w%2520Michael%2F100_5716_zpsvslwnpdx.jpg&hash=2126f262eea0afca96f7554cc4a26d87a1e65ef0) (http://s48.photobucket.com/user/killersmom/media/2017-4-17%20Chaco%20Canyon%20w%20Michael/100_5716_zpsvslwnpdx.jpg.html)

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: killersmom on May 06, 2017, 06:31:58 PM

Michael checking out a further area of the massive structure.

(https://ultimatebrokebackforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi48.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ff211%2Fkillersmom%2F2017-4-17%2520Chaco%2520Canyon%2520w%2520Michael%2F100_5721_zps8exlgywl.jpg&hash=1b79135b5d5fc2fd95b757f3929fce6c335c4a74) (http://s48.photobucket.com/user/killersmom/media/2017-4-17%20Chaco%20Canyon%20w%20Michael/100_5721_zps8exlgywl.jpg.html)

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: killersmom on May 06, 2017, 06:33:28 PM

Another kiva area.

(https://ultimatebrokebackforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi48.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ff211%2Fkillersmom%2F2017-4-17%2520Chaco%2520Canyon%2520w%2520Michael%2F100_5723_zps3xnd2dur.jpg&hash=81c07ad92898ad088cb46228a91478ed83f05f8b) (http://s48.photobucket.com/user/killersmom/media/2017-4-17%20Chaco%20Canyon%20w%20Michael/100_5723_zps3xnd2dur.jpg.html)

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: killersmom on May 06, 2017, 06:34:31 PM

The building structures are just amazing.

(https://ultimatebrokebackforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi48.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ff211%2Fkillersmom%2F2017-4-17%2520Chaco%2520Canyon%2520w%2520Michael%2F100_5726_zpsdtukwhca.jpg&hash=34d19f4e6c0d4138770a0f36e889e3907a6c7481) (http://s48.photobucket.com/user/killersmom/media/2017-4-17%20Chaco%20Canyon%20w%20Michael/100_5726_zpsdtukwhca.jpg.html)

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: killersmom on May 06, 2017, 06:36:24 PM

The walls are massive.

(https://ultimatebrokebackforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi48.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ff211%2Fkillersmom%2F2017-4-17%2520Chaco%2520Canyon%2520w%2520Michael%2F100_5727_zpsbqe6cuzv.jpg&hash=dca29bc2c2da271f52039c40f0b71da91ad0192d) (http://s48.photobucket.com/user/killersmom/media/2017-4-17%20Chaco%20Canyon%20w%20Michael/100_5727_zpsbqe6cuzv.jpg.html)

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: killersmom on May 06, 2017, 06:37:07 PM

(https://ultimatebrokebackforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi48.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ff211%2Fkillersmom%2F2017-4-17%2520Chaco%2520Canyon%2520w%2520Michael%2F100_5731_zpsoemuaafo.jpg&hash=58271171b99d7434154446ddf0b012aad9470684) (http://s48.photobucket.com/user/killersmom/media/2017-4-17%20Chaco%20Canyon%20w%20Michael/100_5731_zpsoemuaafo.jpg.html)

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: killersmom on May 06, 2017, 06:39:22 PM

This was a piece of stone that fell off many years ago. My DIL (who is a mineral engineer) said this was formed by the wind. I just thought it was an amazing piece.

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: killersmom on May 06, 2017, 06:40:52 PM

You can see why such large areas of the butte fall down. The wind, rain and cold cause these huge cracks in the rock.

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: killersmom on May 06, 2017, 06:43:05 PM

A visitor in the parking lot.

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: killersmom on May 06, 2017, 06:43:48 PM

He was really big.

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: killersmom on May 06, 2017, 06:45:04 PM

A herd of elk resting off the side of the road.

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: killersmom on May 06, 2017, 06:45:39 PM

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: killersmom on May 06, 2017, 06:46:42 PM

I thought this looked like toast sitting in a toast rack.

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But that's just me! :D

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: killersmom on May 06, 2017, 06:49:57 PM

Ancient steps carved in the rock to allow the people to get to the top of the butte for prayers and worship.

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: killersmom on May 06, 2017, 06:51:39 PM

This is a smaller pueblo that I explored while Michael was taking a tour at another one.

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: killersmom on May 06, 2017, 06:52:14 PM

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: killersmom on May 06, 2017, 06:53:06 PM

A great shot of a tall butte with a nice cloud formation.

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: killersmom on May 06, 2017, 06:54:29 PM

A distance shot of Una Vida pueblo, a much smaller structure.

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: killersmom on May 06, 2017, 06:55:25 PM

This is one that has not been restored.

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: killersmom on May 06, 2017, 06:56:02 PM

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: killersmom on May 06, 2017, 06:56:25 PM

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: killersmom on May 06, 2017, 06:56:57 PM

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: killersmom on May 06, 2017, 06:57:43 PM

A closeup of the stone wall.

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: killersmom on May 06, 2017, 06:58:52 PM

An interesting rock along the side of the path.

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: killersmom on May 06, 2017, 06:59:29 PM

A small visitor who ran across my path.

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: killersmom on May 06, 2017, 07:02:42 PM

Another fascinating rock that I would have loved to take home, but it is forbidden since this is a sacred site. And I figured, the last thing I need is to be cursed by the Pueblo gods. :o

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: killersmom on May 06, 2017, 07:04:44 PM

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: fritzkep on May 06, 2017, 07:19:31 PM

Such a beautiful place, thanks Linda!

Way back on Easter weekend of 1971 one of my fellow students at the Defense Language Institute insisted that we go to Chaco Canyon on our way back from Mesa Verde, and I'm glad he did. It was a unique experience, and I managed to get back again in the early 2000's. Hope to return again someday.

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: killersmom on May 06, 2017, 07:20:38 PM

Fajada Butte (Banded Butte). The centerpiece of the area. On the right side one can see a smooth incline that goes about halfway up. This is a man made ramp that was constructed to allow the people to get to the top. The top half has collapsed.

The magnitude of building the ramp indicates that Fajada Butte may have had considerable ceremonial importance for the Chacoan people. There are ruins of small cliff dwellings in the higher regions of the butte. Analysis of fragments of pottery found on Fajada show that these structures were used between the 10th to 13th centuries.

In the 1980s the National Park Service closed off access to the butte due to the delicate nature of the site and the damage and erosion caused by tourism. (Excerpts from Wikipedia)

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: suelyblu on May 06, 2017, 07:38:45 PM

Quote from: killersmom on May 06, 2017, 06:29:21 PM

This shows the myriad of rooms contained in the structure.

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Fabulous place Linda. Lucky you. :)

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: killersmom on May 06, 2017, 07:42:29 PM

Quote from: morrobay on May 06, 2017, 06:20:05 PM

Incredible, and fascinating history, I love to see places like this...thanks for sharing

Thanks, Nancy! It truly was an amazing place.

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: CellarDweller115 on May 06, 2017, 07:43:39 PM

Quote from: morrobay on May 06, 2017, 06:20:05 PM

Incredible, and fascinating history, I love to see places like this...thanks for sharing

I agree, Nancy. The shot looking into 4 rooms was very interesting.

Thanks for posting them all, Linda!

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: killersmom on May 06, 2017, 07:46:52 PM

Quote from: fritzkep on May 06, 2017, 07:19:31 PM

Such a beautiful place, thanks Linda!

Way back on Easter weekend of 1971 one of my fellow students at the Defense Language Institute insisted that we go to Chaco Canyon on our way back from Mesa Verde, and I'm glad he did. It was a unique experience, and I managed to get back again in the early 2000's. Hope to return again someday.

Thanks, Fritz! It is such an amazing place. I hope to get back as well, as there is more than half I have not explored. It really is a several day exploration.

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: killersmom on May 06, 2017, 07:49:16 PM

Quote from: suelyblu on May 06, 2017, 07:38:45 PM

Fabulous place Linda. Lucky you. :)

Thanks so much, Suely!! I am very lucky to live within 3+ hours of this wonderful, historic place. It would take less time to get there, but the 3 roads leading into the park, are about 20 miles of dirt roads that go through ranches and over many cattle guards. This is on purpose to keep the tourist numbers down. You cannot get into the area on rainy days.

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: killersmom on May 06, 2017, 08:21:59 PM

Quote from: CellarDweller115 on May 06, 2017, 07:43:39 PM

I agree, Nancy. The shot looking into 4 rooms was very interesting.

Thanks for posting them all, Linda!

Thanks, Chuck.

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on May 07, 2017, 03:21:58 AM

What a beautiful and intriguing series! Thanks for this, Lindalita.

I will comment in detail later.

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on May 07, 2017, 04:10:49 AM

Quote from: killersmom on May 06, 2017, 05:55:47 PM

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Impressive.

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on May 07, 2017, 04:11:46 AM

Quote from: killersmom on May 06, 2017, 06:39:22 PM

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Nature's artwork.

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on May 07, 2017, 04:12:33 AM

Quote from: killersmom on May 06, 2017, 06:53:06 PM

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I like the effect of the clouds, in contrast to the blue sky and the rigid rocks, a lot.

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on May 07, 2017, 04:12:58 AM

Quote from: killersmom on May 06, 2017, 06:56:25 PM

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Even more dramatic.

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on May 07, 2017, 04:13:23 AM

Quote from: killersmom on May 06, 2017, 07:20:38 PM

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Wow.

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: killersmom on May 07, 2017, 12:33:45 PM

Thanks so much, Ingy!!

I hope you and Mr. S and I may go there someday!

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: Sara B on May 07, 2017, 01:24:03 PM

Quote from: ingmarnicebbmt on May 07, 2017, 04:12:33 AM

I like the effect of the clouds, in contrast to the blue sky and the rigid rocks, a lot.

Me too!

What a fascinating site and area, Linda.

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: killersmom on May 07, 2017, 02:32:34 PM

Quote from: Sara B on May 07, 2017, 01:24:03 PM

Me too!

What a fascinating site and area, Linda.

Thanks, Sara. Maybe one day you can come visit and we can go there.

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on May 07, 2017, 03:23:42 PM

Quote from: killersmom on May 07, 2017, 12:33:45 PM

Thanks so much, Ingy!!
I hope you and Mr. S and I may go there someday!

We will !

I just know it. ;)

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on May 07, 2017, 03:24:00 PM

Quote from: Sara B on May 07, 2017, 01:24:03 PM

Me too!

;)

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: Sason on May 10, 2017, 11:43:17 AM

Quote from: killersmom on May 06, 2017, 06:08:46 PM

A more distant picture of the kiva.

(https://ultimatebrokebackforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi48.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ff211%2Fkillersmom%2F2017-4-17%2520Chaco%2520Canyon%2520w%2520Michael%2F100_5710_zpsfvr6wdqi.jpg&hash=bc9df44f996e18379f647b43a52e9afde8ed7b23) (http://s48.photobucket.com/user/killersmom/media/2017-4-17%20Chaco%20Canyon%20w%20Michael/100_5710_zpsfvr6wdqi.jpg.html)

Lovely pictures, Linda!

What an impressive and fascinating place!

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: killersmom on May 12, 2017, 05:20:48 PM

Quote from: Sason on May 10, 2017, 11:43:17 AM

Lovely pictures, Linda!

What an impressive and fascinating place!

Thanks Sonja!! It really was!

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: CellarDweller115 on August 24, 2019, 05:18:50 PM

Not a real far travel for my parents (:laugh:). They are spending the weekend away, about a 90 minute drive, taking their great-grandson (my great-nephew) Trenton to the Land of Make Believe.

Thankfully, the weather was nice, and Trent was able to get into the water.

(https://scontent.fewr1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/69090900_10157290550607348_5228734950412386304_n.jpg?_nc_cat=100&_nc_oc=AQmdXmCrjgrPqp2b7Y5lcYX1DvfaNxmelHLWntO172_mK3Cc1M1Gzi-oT8F_wRKgzZQ&_nc_ht=scontent.fewr1-1.fna&oh=fec98b50fabf471d568463d2cb3fad04&oe=5E07DD39)

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: CellarDweller115 on August 24, 2019, 05:19:33 PM

(https://scontent.fewr1-3.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/68743008_10157290550627348_3195802577027465216_n.jpg?_nc_cat=101&_nc_oc=AQnsrRLOYlc3M-vB0ffE3WAcVcILBYAY4NpSwknQGpiA5M-FjTOqMD5uv29t2l32ENc&_nc_ht=scontent.fewr1-3.fna&oh=57e61fcefb0174015b4d21cbf086ca61&oe=5DD3B41C)

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: CellarDweller115 on August 24, 2019, 05:20:30 PM

(https://scontent.fewr1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/69630155_10157290550632348_3993950261042216960_n.jpg?_nc_cat=108&_nc_oc=AQmD7dHnsqYtrrklxaD5NvcHLdtN0uDeRuO6JCSBccr1pEZDlpKkGT5QVrpKW0zmsN0&_nc_ht=scontent.fewr1-1.fna&oh=201439a4b8bb2ba76d26c31c4b4f8f86&oe=5E07264D)

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: CellarDweller115 on August 24, 2019, 05:21:08 PM

(https://scontent.fewr1-3.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/69263514_10157290550707348_3338667388454305792_n.jpg?_nc_cat=103&_nc_oc=AQmhczSGjkspnQhKoq7Zfgx4-f3ZEh4k3RXlg0n79_mn93OerqMqUfZutweDTWC_pt0&_nc_ht=scontent.fewr1-3.fna&oh=5d21ed7c6674144ef9b13a83d5e04fe3&oe=5DD7A49C)

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: CellarDweller115 on August 24, 2019, 05:21:55 PM

(https://scontent.fewr1-3.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/69404152_10157290550717348_2067065303119953920_n.jpg?_nc_cat=109&_nc_oc=AQlN6Va_3NHpsLZ59rSiPd5qZ2A3xLvtBXt8jjpdrNeCDJJBiUo2jDWF9nzASmKIm6Q&_nc_ht=scontent.fewr1-3.fna&oh=9ba4b747645cffc32a77d72b86c4f9d0&oe=5E0CC1B5)

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: CellarDweller115 on August 24, 2019, 05:22:37 PM

(https://scontent.fewr1-3.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/68823474_10157290550757348_2336005744194748416_n.jpg?_nc_cat=101&_nc_oc=AQmLkpreqjoqrHlZXMAMABSU6VTPZMhNIZa-q1BA0u46zuzC8VsS3jNEjVCDsram-9c&_nc_ht=scontent.fewr1-3.fna&oh=fd416fd4f463d35e2813bcf14c8db719&oe=5E0D5C8D)

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: CellarDweller115 on August 24, 2019, 05:23:21 PM

(https://scontent.fewr1-3.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/68900563_10157290550787348_2515859221996634112_n.jpg?_nc_cat=109&_nc_oc=AQklr6cqjJs-PjPorDd73EKlLuohpCC4ttVpwLkHwUsnXTPevaa4VR5pI3ad-7rsa5U&_nc_ht=scontent.fewr1-3.fna&oh=bd61e812d588259386a4a5f31f50105b&oe=5E0E500E)

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: killersmom on August 24, 2019, 05:41:09 PM

Wonderful pics, Chuck. Looks like so much fun! I know Trenton loved it. Your parents look like they are having fun as well.

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: Gazapete on August 25, 2019, 11:07:42 AM

This boy is too cute! I'm happy your parents had such a great time with Trenton :)

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: CellarDweller115 on August 25, 2019, 01:16:45 PM

They should be home by now, or if not, on the way back.

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on August 26, 2019, 02:59:16 PM

Sweet shots, Chuckster. What a cutie!

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: CellarDweller115 on August 26, 2019, 05:11:24 PM

Thanks everyone! When I spoke to mom, she said they had a lot of fun with him!

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: Gazapete on August 28, 2019, 09:29:11 AM

(https://scontent-frt3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/69020460_10219373722269665_8866512034682896384_n.jpg?_nc_cat=110&_nc_oc=AQmy-E_Hf-MScnWjl1GMxYQxELctx--1_D3djzfa69WFEA7MtRHGw8CUAIr-P4nPycY&_nc_ht=scontent-frt3-1.xx&oh=cad6772733c17daecb42a570666d4b6d&oe=5E066542)

Poor thing...

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: Gazapete on August 28, 2019, 09:30:13 AM

(https://scontent-frt3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/69409159_10219373719589598_7953079839236292608_n.jpg?_nc_cat=102&_nc_oc=AQm0P_e_gloWVV3UFPppmSl-BQBC0-_KP7dYjb4CKlJeeSsViriUKFW0UMikoVYqkJQ&_nc_ht=scontent-frt3-1.xx&oh=b9987486b1292efa128c8ed4d42bd6e8&oe=5DCFFE44)

Arrival of the Tour de France

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: Gazapete on August 28, 2019, 09:30:53 AM

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: Gazapete on August 28, 2019, 09:32:30 AM

(https://scontent-frt3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/69067634_10219373728589823_5680728194722824192_n.jpg?_nc_cat=104&_nc_oc=AQmphZSOCmNerAjzYTJftjjvYCvGEWYqp87CVhYap-17S7Zre99XBQ8ndySMgtPdEOk&_nc_ht=scontent-frt3-1.xx&oh=36cd930609219dc7eda857e3d140e0ae&oe=5DCE1A11)

Asturias (North Spain), my dad was born here and we saw Patti Smith having dinner at the harbour this Summer.

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: Gazapete on August 28, 2019, 09:33:03 AM

(https://scontent-frt3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/69227733_10219373723669700_5797135054123565056_n.jpg?_nc_cat=111&_nc_oc=AQlIhljkvmIG-FQs5IN6ig0pD7vvtLaNm0lLzn5DRh35mwZBTgSqe58I2_hz-dhko_I&_nc_ht=scontent-frt3-1.xx&oh=27d77c1ef91329a38793fe2b8ea1a19d&oe=5E12EE43)

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: Gazapete on August 28, 2019, 09:36:04 AM

(https://scontent-frt3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/69903008_10219373723869705_4627092418305458176_n.jpg?_nc_cat=100&_nc_oc=AQnl9x-zwj1NFW5-gyaW0ZPj80JgmX4cV74EYwiitCjZsG4B0Rz2LqeIW0n8nlBw9k0&_nc_ht=scontent-frt3-1.xx&oh=433ec8383008019d03513f22ee282fbd&oe=5E15E043)

The Sueve Sierra. It's a national park and it's highest peak is a bit over 1000 meters high. The interesting thing is that it's only 5 kilometres away from the sea. It's very unique in that way. And also because there are wild horses living in it, they are called asturcones.

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: Gazapete on August 28, 2019, 09:36:37 AM

(https://scontent-frt3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/69087690_10219373719869605_3618961025820262400_n.jpg?_nc_cat=111&_nc_oc=AQlODWyH2WISB3BQxW30C2ce7kVCBkzp5uCuCS6qSUM9UqGXTdc13D-J3uAZxzVJmeQ&_nc_ht=scontent-frt3-1.xx&oh=3fe97d954ba50b8d1c491fb7aa8aca33&oe=5E0672C8)

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: Gazapete on August 28, 2019, 09:37:03 AM

(https://scontent-frt3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/69256960_10219373721429644_6635586054113984512_n.jpg?_nc_cat=111&_nc_oc=AQlA1ncVXip85v6eOvhJy0X076HlWuyYM-LsubW73JLVaqNYXx8-_zLvVifmc4lJNzs&_nc_ht=scontent-frt3-1.xx&oh=b329bde0db60f5d8ce03db1fe94e01af&oe=5DCE7CED)

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: Gazapete on August 28, 2019, 09:37:41 AM

(https://scontent-frt3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/69377049_10219373725069735_4214587760444440576_n.jpg?_nc_cat=104&_nc_oc=AQn7xLrzp2wFJN4voFUcj5aJM9LIm4IuQ311qgfRL-kpdghovD0VWqOseG7Ja5qk_-w&_nc_ht=scontent-frt3-1.xx&oh=8f2885906246e6591adcef48cfe21d92&oe=5DD0045C)

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: Gazapete on August 28, 2019, 09:39:15 AM

(https://scontent-frt3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/69164949_10219373730669875_1566619149763870720_n.jpg?_nc_cat=106&_nc_oc=AQlpY2qRMVdXDP7lZ4PGi2rBgdlBzACvTPf8jtXMtldsXzMjQ-pplgTVT78OEthv_dM&_nc_ht=scontent-frt3-1.xx&oh=0da6dd447b8dc9f724e4e3c162baf64f&oe=5E0A237F)

I don't know if you can see the high mountains on the background. Those are the Picos the Europa and reach over 3000 meters.

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: Gazapete on August 28, 2019, 09:39:49 AM

(https://scontent-frt3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/69523652_10219373724389718_1721150178993373184_n.jpg?_nc_cat=102&_nc_oc=AQkQzjLP94VinpDpaP9y2CuGE7fXP5oeY0qhphUjVr7Gg2TDeXUlw64VpVsfSCHKDEc&_nc_ht=scontent-frt3-1.xx&oh=45d9f1aafeefb3b4f22cb39ebf862b97&oe=5E029493)

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: Gazapete on August 28, 2019, 09:42:06 AM

(https://scontent-frt3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/69268470_10219373731389893_1073024753440129024_n.jpg?_nc_cat=105&_nc_oc=AQkpvvPBWgZFQ2DSFIsskJDg3YuQyN344SXUG-1Om7A92cqoPSkB1yk1hwMrignR5ak&_nc_ht=scontent-frt3-1.xx&oh=34258f10b7da6281d68d4a7f48c4b066&oe=5DCAC8A8)

This is Huesca, this is the spot where the Iberian Plate and the European Plate meet creating the Pyrinees. And here is where The Sister Brothers was shot ;)

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: Gazapete on August 28, 2019, 09:42:36 AM

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: Gazapete on August 28, 2019, 09:43:10 AM

(https://scontent-frt3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/69077977_10219373726709776_7909840062710284288_n.jpg?_nc_cat=107&_nc_oc=AQngpxTdCzuUiQ2MarVeVFY0uXqkpsCwwlGMYrytowG4eZ0zvC7B018l2NXKvVghi_g&_nc_ht=scontent-frt3-1.xx&oh=a70703d0aac8125d63f756b86bf8b0da&oe=5DD212EA)

Girona

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: Gazapete on August 28, 2019, 09:43:45 AM

(https://scontent-frt3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/69841158_10219373731989908_4827650825339797504_n.jpg?_nc_cat=100&_nc_oc=AQnFwLP60iMS8y5iFJ6LWZZpz47vFezPe7k59Xvg8VwvJr7QidVqkxaIfRy9I6ovUwQ&_nc_ht=scontent-frt3-1.xx&oh=b57444475d9052655796d58b3d2257d1&oe=5DD1EB9C)

Girona, Arab baths.

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: Gazapete on August 28, 2019, 09:44:31 AM

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Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: Gazapete on August 28, 2019, 09:45:45 AM

(https://scontent-frt3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/69755468_10219373729189838_3739223911154319360_n.jpg?_nc_cat=108&_nc_oc=AQlJqjkn9HU_5-lM3GXabmEGzn-laiDczPYGbxTvfUkLym9PQ9STXQX9nJ_FtTC6iVE&_nc_ht=scontent-frt3-1.xx&oh=37ad3082ffa064f82aebbe3cba784d79&oe=5E08A681)

Nîmes, Roman Arena

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: Gazapete on August 28, 2019, 09:46:27 AM

(https://scontent-frt3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/69526085_10219373725509746_7626540738511110144_n.jpg?_nc_cat=102&_nc_oc=AQllQIQ8JxzWEZ67PB30SB-JIGCd_xfzUGSuZvRF1b1z8KZIHsDldGaOAkKdfzPEtgI&_nc_ht=scontent-frt3-1.xx&oh=b737d5ba92d36dbeedc824c4d43555e4&oe=5DC760DD)

Roman Temple, the only one of its kind conservated whole.

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: Gazapete on August 28, 2019, 09:47:44 AM

(https://scontent-frt3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/69457650_10219373732749927_9170336646812401664_n.jpg?_nc_cat=100&_nc_oc=AQlmGrGQVaPyNDuZnLf3WgmmPJvDlwnZsi0QEIxRrqjR_qFRzIjTrjjumVdqT9Xfh00&_nc_ht=scontent-frt3-1.xx&oh=0bbc6252df4e33ac05d5ea77aafdf469&oe=5DCC17DB)

Pont du Gard, Roman aqueduct bridge.

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on August 28, 2019, 10:28:15 AM

Quote from: Gazapete on August 28, 2019, 09:29:11 AM

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Pauvre Notre-Dame...

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on August 28, 2019, 10:28:31 AM

Quote from: Gazapete on August 28, 2019, 09:30:53 AM

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Gorgeous.

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on August 28, 2019, 10:28:51 AM

Quote from: Gazapete on August 28, 2019, 09:33:03 AM

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Nice! Where exactly?

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on August 28, 2019, 10:29:13 AM

Quote from: Gazapete on August 28, 2019, 09:36:37 AM

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"Wenn der Vater mit dem Sohne"

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on August 28, 2019, 10:29:43 AM

Quote from: Gazapete on August 28, 2019, 09:45:45 AM

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Nîmes, Roman Arena

I love that place.

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on August 28, 2019, 10:30:13 AM

Quote from: Gazapete on August 28, 2019, 09:47:44 AM

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Pont du Gard

Never been there. It looks stunning.

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: killersmom on August 28, 2019, 11:13:00 AM

Love your pictures, Elena!

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: Gazapete on August 28, 2019, 12:05:49 PM

Quote from: ingmarnicebbmt on August 28, 2019, 10:28:51 AM

Nice! Where exactly?

Ribadesella, in Asturias, at yhe Atlantic coast.

Title: Re: The Places We've Been vol. 2 - Pictures from Abroad and Travelogues
Post by: Gazapete on August 28, 2019, 12:06:40 PM

Quote from: ingmarnicebbmt on August 28, 2019, 10:30:13 AM

Never been there. It looks stunning.

It's really impressive, well worth a visit.

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Post by: Gazapete on August 28, 2019, 12:07:19 PM

Quote from: ingmarnicebbmt on August 28, 2019, 10:29:13 AM

"Wenn der Vater mit dem Sohne"

...und die Kuh.

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Post by: Gazapete on August 28, 2019, 12:07:53 PM

Quote from: killersmom on August 28, 2019, 11:13:00 AM

Love your pictures, Elena!

Thank you, Linda! :-*

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Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on August 28, 2019, 01:44:19 PM

Quote from: Gazapete on August 28, 2019, 12:05:49 PM

Ribadesella, in Asturias, at yhe Atlantic coast.

I'll look it up.

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Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on August 28, 2019, 01:44:37 PM

Quote from: Gazapete on August 28, 2019, 12:06:40 PM

It's really impressive, well worth a visit.

So I'm told, and you confirm it.

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Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on August 28, 2019, 01:44:52 PM

Quote from: Gazapete on August 28, 2019, 12:07:19 PM

...und die Kuh.

Muuuuuuuuuuuuuuuhhhhhhhhhhhh !

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Post by: CellarDweller115 on August 28, 2019, 03:41:44 PM

These are such great pics, thanks for sharing them, Elena!!!

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Post by: Sara B on August 29, 2019, 12:48:25 AM

Quote from: Gazapete on August 28, 2019, 09:47:44 AM

(https://scontent-frt3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/69457650_10219373732749927_9170336646812401664_n.jpg?_nc_cat=100&_nc_oc=AQlmGrGQVaPyNDuZnLf3WgmmPJvDlwnZsi0QEIxRrqjR_qFRzIjTrjjumVdqT9Xfh00&_nc_ht=scontent-frt3-1.xx&oh=0bbc6252df4e33ac05d5ea77aafdf469&oe=5DCC17DB)

Pont du Gard, Roman aqueduct bridge.

Really lovely photos, Elena!

I remember swimming in the river below the aqueduct.

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Post by: Gazapete on August 29, 2019, 12:06:57 PM

Quote from: Sara B on August 29, 2019, 12:48:25 AM

Really lovely photos, Elena!

I remember swimming in the river below the aqueduct.

There were many people swimming, but we didn't know that was even possible and weren't prepared :(

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Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on September 26, 2019, 11:10:16 AM

Some impressions from our recent hiking trip to Northern Portugal (province of Minho) and Spain (Galicia).

The beach at Vila Praia de Ancora

(https://www.visitportugal.com/sites/default/files/styles/encontre_detalhe_poi_destaque/public/mediateca/N4.LOC1155d.jpg?itok=hDHedTe-)

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Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on September 26, 2019, 11:10:44 AM

Caminha

(https://www.viajecomigo.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Chafariz-Caminha-%C2%A9-Viaje-Comigo.jpg)

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Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on September 26, 2019, 11:11:30 AM

At the Portuguese-Spanish border: a fortress in the middle of the sea

(https://photos.tpn.to/ss/gh/ii/mj/800x450.jpg)

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Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on September 26, 2019, 11:14:34 AM

along the coast

(https://www.caminodesantiago.gal/osdam/filestore/6/8/3/0_3b94bb93f1bc7e9/6830dsk_6993813fe12d32f.jpg)

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Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on September 26, 2019, 11:15:12 AM

Fortress of Baiona

(https://vacanzas.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/IMG_20140913_113105_Web-1080x675.jpg)

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Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on September 26, 2019, 11:16:11 AM

A replica of La Pinta, one of the three Columbus ships:

(https://live.staticflickr.com/4882/32304373288_84590ab294_b.jpg)

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Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on September 26, 2019, 11:16:59 AM

A Guarda, sea front

(https://farm7.staticflickr.com/6010/6012449812_30aba479bd_b.jpg)

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Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on September 26, 2019, 11:17:48 AM

Stunning murals in the city of Vigo:

(https://imagenes-cdn.farodevigo.es/multimedia/fotos/2018/06/23/130065/faro-chapela-8251460-24_g.jpg)

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Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on September 26, 2019, 11:18:07 AM

(https://i.avoz.es//default/2017/03/22/00121490204763743302204/Foto/V28N6736.jpg)

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Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on September 26, 2019, 11:18:26 AM

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-egdE5XBrS2Y/WZU2lFaFXCI/AAAAAAABKl0/Eu_1R3S3n58Qsyi30B33x1RrsM5EVr-SACLcBGAs/s1600/murales%2Bde%2Bvigo.jpg)

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Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on September 26, 2019, 11:18:45 AM

(https://s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/gr-cms/media/filer_public/b2/be/b2be1400-8c32-46d9-8f6a-b345adca2c0b/mural_mondenave_0011.jpg)

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Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on September 26, 2019, 11:19:07 AM

(https://narcolepticos.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/98-mina.jpg)

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Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on September 26, 2019, 11:19:30 AM

(https://narcolepticos.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/IMG_0049.jpg)

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Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on September 26, 2019, 11:20:24 AM

(https://cdn2.traveler.es/uploads/images/thumbs/es/trav/3/s/2019/23/el_artista_que_retrata_a_los_personajes_tipicos_de_galicia_y_del_mundo_981_745x510.jpg)

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Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on September 26, 2019, 11:20:56 AM

(https://www.cousasde.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Un-equipo-da-Universidade-de-Vigo-investigar%C3%A1-o-proxecto-de-arte-.jpg)

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Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on September 26, 2019, 11:21:20 AM

(https://ultimatebrokebackforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fcibilbao.com%2F%2Ffiles%2F2015%2F04%2Fcomercios_innovadores_bilbao_vigo_color_8.jpg&hash=97716a246a3ca445f4e5f50f9c76fa896864d8df)

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Post by: Gazapete on September 26, 2019, 11:43:39 AM

Wonderful pictures, Ingy! It's been a while since I was last in Galicia, now I really want to go back. I particularly like the north coast, a Costa da Morte, it's beautiful.

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Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on September 26, 2019, 11:52:47 AM

Gracias, Elenita. :)

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Post by: killersmom on September 26, 2019, 06:03:12 PM

Absolutely gorgeous area you and Mr. S visited, Ingy. The pictures are amazing. I bet it was a wonderful get away! ❤️

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Post by: CellarDweller115 on September 26, 2019, 06:17:24 PM

Ingster, these pics are wonderful! I love the artwork!!!

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Post by: Sara B on September 27, 2019, 07:46:28 AM

What a lovely area - and a beautiful selection of photos!

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Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on September 29, 2019, 02:06:19 PM

Quote from: killersmom on September 26, 2019, 06:03:12 PM

Absolutely gorgeous area you and Mr. S visited, Ingy. The pictures are amazing. I bet it was a wonderful get away! ❤️

Many thanks, Lita ♥

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Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on September 29, 2019, 02:06:38 PM

Quote from: CellarDweller115 on September 26, 2019, 06:17:24 PM

Ingster, these pics are wonderful! I love the artwork!!!

Gracias, Señor!

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Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on September 29, 2019, 02:06:53 PM

Quote from: Sara B on September 27, 2019, 07:46:28 AM

What a lovely area - and a beautiful selection of photos!

Merci, chérie.

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Post by: Gazapete on February 17, 2020, 10:11:06 AM

These are just a few pics of our last trip to Andalucía. The Alhambra is probably one of the most magical places on earth:

(https://scontent.flej1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-0/p640x640/87067251_10220962127058792_2150228656088154112_o.jpg?_nc_cat=107&_nc_oc=AQkexWDTgTY8UNRVwdo-fiHQ1Avaq_Z-vjJQPvGy9r0NALDFJQk2JUGQFC8G4Z7bJqU&_nc_ht=scontent.flej1-1.fna&_nc_tp=6&oh=4575b9b4ed96bb71886c70bee81db760&oe=5EB88092)

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Post by: Gazapete on February 17, 2020, 10:11:36 AM

(https://scontent.flej1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-0/p640x640/86979735_10220962127178795_6620432846852980736_o.jpg?_nc_cat=102&_nc_oc=AQnxuI3N1J0lpUN-5gYXEYDzYOvoNOpLA_N9kAn5BAMtSpNo-SibxQ27V-Bnm2Fgces&_nc_ht=scontent.flej1-1.fna&_nc_tp=6&oh=557524bd9d1979c411b26055e7f263d0&oe=5EC102E3)

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Post by: Gazapete on February 17, 2020, 10:11:57 AM

(https://scontent.flej1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-0/p640x640/86721313_10220962133058942_7024358011187494912_o.jpg?_nc_cat=104&_nc_oc=AQlSFt0Sihl9SsklZb4_mPelVJCK6YTQB3rwkPET0XikBXXTldebrox4wbOM7ZY7v-Y&_nc_ht=scontent.flej1-1.fna&_nc_tp=6&oh=fb8e296d752ffa419230dc729e865de6&oe=5F0313BE)

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Post by: Gazapete on February 17, 2020, 10:12:20 AM

(https://scontent.flej1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-0/p640x640/86934494_10220962132858937_4473399216936321024_o.jpg?_nc_cat=104&_nc_oc=AQmAWzDaSRH4yIKjE0kx0lP4ARmD5awWEhk2Ygxyny7ch2_SJUwLeMRjEH7jtANBXL0&_nc_ht=scontent.flej1-1.fna&_nc_tp=6&oh=24865c931db6433ee33c007834c551f2&oe=5EFA41F1)

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Post by: Gazapete on February 17, 2020, 10:12:38 AM

(https://scontent.flej1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/p720x720/86969956_10220962168779835_6295447871453921280_o.jpg?_nc_cat=110&_nc_oc=AQnX-1M1YwHQfGMcpaRDeBEdIgbsUNUD-d4zP_5TZ9Sf2x0ysN6T5PTA0C0-1dgZYm0&_nc_ht=scontent.flej1-1.fna&_nc_tp=6&oh=b040d09697bee0005fe721da0a5d23fe&oe=5EF8B9DD)

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Post by: Gazapete on February 17, 2020, 10:13:01 AM

(https://scontent.flej1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-0/p640x640/86973257_10220962194420476_317501093670027264_o.jpg?_nc_cat=109&_nc_oc=AQnkxKZNFAYiBBiIqEDKOOpQKJAj2RsPFqAkscNcJ02Lc0w75reCbEPA5oyH7iOW9q0&_nc_ht=scontent.flej1-1.fna&_nc_tp=6&oh=95f8ad3af1145e3874252865f86b2450&oe=5EF7DB55)

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Post by: Gazapete on February 17, 2020, 10:13:22 AM

(https://scontent.flej1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-0/p640x640/86698401_10220962196900538_5848700040637317120_o.jpg?_nc_cat=108&_nc_oc=AQneGObzvLN5u6RyCtAqq4FIiQEMmZiJg1dmv3ZmjvRBnhOGuug3aF_0eRjX5QQ7ZsQ&_nc_ht=scontent.flej1-1.fna&_nc_tp=6&oh=49a40ae2a756ca8ad5f6a4f1bda9bbfa&oe=5EB995C1)

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Post by: Gazapete on February 17, 2020, 10:14:12 AM

A very exceptional human representation in the islamic culture:

(https://scontent.flej1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-0/p640x640/86201741_10220962127258797_1798057559907631104_o.jpg?_nc_cat=107&_nc_oc=AQmZ4nejBGGF53Kbom6Ap2GAgVBBQ-NjgTNlBjMK0ELPXn8uoLfth_xbLKpzyFMFnbg&_nc_ht=scontent.flej1-1.fna&_nc_tp=6&oh=35f44dea87341def103801bd617df566&oe=5EFCDD3E)

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Post by: Gazapete on February 17, 2020, 10:15:07 AM

The Alcázar of Sevilla:

(https://scontent.flej1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/s960x960/86185358_10220903669037378_4811099490259828736_o.jpg?_nc_cat=110&_nc_oc=AQmbEvGm0jHUhOQJlE7zqAPuaZkkZ4P5ziFFX7RZnSuOeSmbNjgHLoh6dx90-Kq7OSc&_nc_ht=scontent.flej1-1.fna&_nc_tp=7&oh=4fde30d5d9deb3e13a98fd275acdfcc4&oe=5EFC8DD7)

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Post by: Gazapete on February 17, 2020, 10:15:46 AM

(https://scontent.flej1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/s960x960/86980647_10220962187100293_4602398370693120000_o.jpg?_nc_cat=109&_nc_oc=AQnS7qHlGnG1PEspjIW6JcTMEnkFFWe6suPf0pUt2pf7SHlbRsxOys4Nj6roRyeVh1k&_nc_ht=scontent.flej1-1.fna&_nc_tp=7&oh=d5dab1e33a4fd04a968007ebe3cdc4f3&oe=5EBA6DCB)

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Post by: Gazapete on February 17, 2020, 10:19:24 AM

The Great Mosque in Córdoba. Even if it is now a Catholic church, it still remains one of the biggest mosques in the world. It was considered so sacred, that a pilgrimage to Córdoba was considered a substitute for those who couldn't get to Mecca. The oldest columns are Roman, they were collected from all Andalucía. The oldest part of the building was started in the 8th century, if I remember correctly.

(https://scontent.flej1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-0/p640x640/86732589_10220962210700883_7342034528501760000_o.jpg?_nc_cat=105&_nc_oc=AQmUA8NAoawm8nyOTFpsohPNN6Bukt1ePFHhebKyL7zCPKT2O_atW99u1aDy6htp_rU&_nc_ht=scontent.flej1-1.fna&_nc_tp=6&oh=e8baacc953fc5ae750e55a8fb2819e6c&oe=5EC971AF)

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Post by: Gazapete on February 17, 2020, 10:19:40 AM

(https://scontent.flej1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-0/p640x640/86714091_10220962210900888_1429451281742692352_o.jpg?_nc_cat=103&_nc_oc=AQkh8inLZ9-YmlWdjhgpZ8byRCoxGgOlKBWHmyVyqAPYNcXMWKKvJ3Te2mIj-kJ7j-A&_nc_ht=scontent.flej1-1.fna&_nc_tp=6&oh=4a19dbb9a422ce4ac842da39878e6f56&oe=5EFD0C22)

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Post by: Gazapete on February 17, 2020, 10:20:56 AM

The Mihrab, that is, the central part oriented to Mecca. It's amazing that it survived the Spanish Inquisition.

(https://scontent.flej1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/p720x720/87142817_10220962180860137_2682187078984269824_o.jpg?_nc_cat=102&_nc_oc=AQmSeUzd8VT4Ipgj0g5ow6tZqlBw35QZDURS_iev8mUQM2HWPHb1V08E5twcon8dFa0&_nc_ht=scontent.flej1-1.fna&_nc_tp=6&oh=7e8c896b4322653fc40e88dfa2a71bba&oe=5EC64A59)

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Post by: Gazapete on February 17, 2020, 10:21:20 AM

(https://scontent.flej1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/p720x720/86728424_10220952761024647_4773746417384554496_o.jpg?_nc_cat=105&_nc_oc=AQmGlDa0-wVNQrGIHBiT3Lvy6Hcga4YAHwDhSUmI51BkIQsW5Djk1PCGxgrbu31dDck&_nc_ht=scontent.flej1-1.fna&_nc_tp=6&oh=c633b356cbd29d3f33075d7df6a45aa5&oe=5F030170)

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Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on February 17, 2020, 10:58:00 AM

Quote from: Gazapete on February 17, 2020, 10:11:06 AM

(https://scontent.flej1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-0/p640x640/87067251_10220962127058792_2150228656088154112_o.jpg?_nc_cat=107&_nc_oc=AQkexWDTgTY8UNRVwdo-fiHQ1Avaq_Z-vjJQPvGy9r0NALDFJQk2JUGQFC8G4Z7bJqU&_nc_ht=scontent.flej1-1.fna&_nc_tp=6&oh=4575b9b4ed96bb71886c70bee81db760&oe=5EB88092)

Lovely.

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Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on February 17, 2020, 10:58:14 AM

Quote from: Gazapete on February 17, 2020, 10:11:36 AM

(https://scontent.flej1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-0/p640x640/86979735_10220962127178795_6620432846852980736_o.jpg?_nc_cat=102&_nc_oc=AQnxuI3N1J0lpUN-5gYXEYDzYOvoNOpLA_N9kAn5BAMtSpNo-SibxQ27V-Bnm2Fgces&_nc_ht=scontent.flej1-1.fna&_nc_tp=6&oh=557524bd9d1979c411b26055e7f263d0&oe=5EC102E3)

Soooo beautiful.

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Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on February 17, 2020, 10:58:29 AM

Quote from: Gazapete on February 17, 2020, 10:11:57 AM

(https://scontent.flej1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-0/p640x640/86721313_10220962133058942_7024358011187494912_o.jpg?_nc_cat=104&_nc_oc=AQlSFt0Sihl9SsklZb4_mPelVJCK6YTQB3rwkPET0XikBXXTldebrox4wbOM7ZY7v-Y&_nc_ht=scontent.flej1-1.fna&_nc_tp=6&oh=fb8e296d752ffa419230dc729e865de6&oe=5F0313BE)

Stunning.

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Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on February 17, 2020, 10:58:44 AM

Quote from: Gazapete on February 17, 2020, 10:12:20 AM

(https://scontent.flej1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-0/p640x640/86934494_10220962132858937_4473399216936321024_o.jpg?_nc_cat=104&_nc_oc=AQmAWzDaSRH4yIKjE0kx0lP4ARmD5awWEhk2Ygxyny7ch2_SJUwLeMRjEH7jtANBXL0&_nc_ht=scontent.flej1-1.fna&_nc_tp=6&oh=24865c931db6433ee33c007834c551f2&oe=5EFA41F1)

Mystic.

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Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on February 17, 2020, 10:59:09 AM

Quote from: Gazapete on February 17, 2020, 10:13:22 AM

(https://scontent.flej1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-0/p640x640/86698401_10220962196900538_5848700040637317120_o.jpg?_nc_cat=108&_nc_oc=AQneGObzvLN5u6RyCtAqq4FIiQEMmZiJg1dmv3ZmjvRBnhOGuug3aF_0eRjX5QQ7ZsQ&_nc_ht=scontent.flej1-1.fna&_nc_tp=6&oh=49a40ae2a756ca8ad5f6a4f1bda9bbfa&oe=5EB995C1)

I remember this fountain so very well.

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Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on February 17, 2020, 10:59:27 AM

Quote from: Gazapete on February 17, 2020, 10:15:07 AM

(https://scontent.flej1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/s960x960/86185358_10220903669037378_4811099490259828736_o.jpg?_nc_cat=110&_nc_oc=AQmbEvGm0jHUhOQJlE7zqAPuaZkkZ4P5ziFFX7RZnSuOeSmbNjgHLoh6dx90-Kq7OSc&_nc_ht=scontent.flej1-1.fna&_nc_tp=7&oh=4fde30d5d9deb3e13a98fd275acdfcc4&oe=5EFC8DD7)

Extraordinary.

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Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on February 17, 2020, 10:59:52 AM

Quote from: Gazapete on February 17, 2020, 10:19:40 AM

(https://scontent.flej1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-0/p640x640/86714091_10220962210900888_1429451281742692352_o.jpg?_nc_cat=103&_nc_oc=AQkh8inLZ9-YmlWdjhgpZ8byRCoxGgOlKBWHmyVyqAPYNcXMWKKvJ3Te2mIj-kJ7j-A&_nc_ht=scontent.flej1-1.fna&_nc_tp=6&oh=4a19dbb9a422ce4ac842da39878e6f56&oe=5EFD0C22)

I've always admired the Mezquita.

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Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on February 17, 2020, 11:00:22 AM

Quote from: Gazapete on February 17, 2020, 10:20:56 AM

(https://scontent.flej1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/p720x720/87142817_10220962180860137_2682187078984269824_o.jpg?_nc_cat=102&_nc_oc=AQmSeUzd8VT4Ipgj0g5ow6tZqlBw35QZDURS_iev8mUQM2HWPHb1V08E5twcon8dFa0&_nc_ht=scontent.flej1-1.fna&_nc_tp=6&oh=7e8c896b4322653fc40e88dfa2a71bba&oe=5EC64A59)

Fascinating.

Incredible artistic skill.

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Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on February 17, 2020, 11:00:38 AM

Quote from: Gazapete on February 17, 2020, 10:21:20 AM

(https://scontent.flej1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/p720x720/86728424_10220952761024647_4773746417384554496_o.jpg?_nc_cat=105&_nc_oc=AQmGlDa0-wVNQrGIHBiT3Lvy6Hcga4YAHwDhSUmI51BkIQsW5Djk1PCGxgrbu31dDck&_nc_ht=scontent.flej1-1.fna&_nc_tp=6&oh=c633b356cbd29d3f33075d7df6a45aa5&oe=5F030170)

Awesome.

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Post by: CellarDweller115 on February 17, 2020, 11:34:34 AM

These pics are amazing, Elena! Thanks so much for sharing them!

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Post by: Gazapete on February 17, 2020, 11:51:56 AM

Quote from: ingmarnicebbmt on February 17, 2020, 10:59:09 AM

I remember this fountain so very well.

The whole "patio" has been recently restored, it looks stunning! I learned this trip that this used to be the harem, where the family life took place.

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Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on February 17, 2020, 01:23:36 PM

Harems...

*smiles knowingly*

Family life?

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Post by: fritzkep on February 17, 2020, 01:33:34 PM

Our religious right would say they were appalled. And would not say that they were envious.

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Post by: Gazapete on February 17, 2020, 02:27:47 PM

Well, it's how it was described in our guide :laugh: That not only the wives and concubines lived there, also the children and their maids and servants. Pretty crowded.

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Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on February 17, 2020, 04:07:20 PM

Quote from: fritzkep on February 17, 2020, 01:33:34 PM

Our religious right would say they were appalled. And would not say that they were envious.

Ganz genau.

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Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on February 17, 2020, 04:07:44 PM

Quote from: Gazapete on February 17, 2020, 02:27:47 PM

Well, it's how it was described in our guide :laugh: That not only the wives and concubines lived there, also the children and their maids and servants. Pretty crowded.

*pictures this*

Oh dear...

;D

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Post by: Sara B on February 18, 2020, 02:13:30 PM

Beautiful pics, Elena.

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Post by: Gazapete on February 19, 2020, 01:43:03 AM

Thank you, Sara!

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Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on June 13, 2021, 03:48:23 PM

Where we hiked today.

(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f4/Chartaque_2.JPG/220px-Chartaque_2.JPG)

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Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on June 13, 2021, 03:48:41 PM

(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/e2/Chartaque_Wachturm_%28Niefern-%C3%96schelbronn%29.jpg/1200px-Chartaque_Wachturm_%28Niefern-%C3%96schelbronn%29.jpg)

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Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on June 13, 2021, 03:49:05 PM

(https://www.die-schoensten-wanderwege.de/img-large/files/att_pictures/map/00207/web-eppinger-linien-skulptur-weitblick_hinrich-zurn.jpg)

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Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on June 13, 2021, 03:49:50 PM

(https://www.kloster-maulbronn.de/fileadmin/_processed_/0/7/csm_27_maulbronn_aussen_eppinger-linien_holzskulptur_foto-wikimediacommons-gemeinfrei_32f37792c0.jpg)

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Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on June 13, 2021, 03:50:20 PM

(https://reisen-wandern.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/eppinger-linie-01.jpg)

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Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on June 13, 2021, 03:50:48 PM

(https://powerwalkers.de/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/EppingerLinien_18.jpg)

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Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on June 13, 2021, 03:51:35 PM

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/proxy/DTb1e1SUkl4Rqtf6lP_OAxAgj8uc1iCdVV2vpKixNisuHTTEYMFzWRXpvW31RSqc-IFODW4u6vUsxQd-TzFmURKvWHdx)

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Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on June 13, 2021, 03:52:15 PM

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/proxy/nxnO5rHLJORKFJ4jmSAfIeWZAcVq0uLMcJMG2tg1cgOGV33Bn2wZDEVRufVyB3V1W9vYQ0bc9uJeAwAQEUPLrxQALIoF)

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Post by: CellarDweller115 on June 13, 2021, 04:31:05 PM

Very interesting pics, Ingy, especially the chessboard ones.

Thanks for sharing!

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Post by: fritzkep on June 13, 2021, 05:14:45 PM

Beautiful place, thanks!

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Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on June 14, 2021, 01:41:01 AM

Quote from: CellarDweller115 on June 13, 2021, 04:31:05 PM

Very interesting pics, Ingy, especially the chessboard ones.
Thanks for sharing!

Welcome, Chuckster.

These are artworks in the middle of the fields and forests.

The chessboard symbolizes the fact that so many "peasants" had to give their life for the "king", were sacrificed in former times.

In German, we call this "Bauernopfer" - sacrifice of the peasants.

Meaning (when you play the game) that you'd rather lose one or several peasants in order to protect your king and not lose your match/game.

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Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on June 14, 2021, 01:41:15 AM

Quote from: fritzkep on June 13, 2021, 05:14:45 PM

Beautiful place, thanks!

Sehr gern.

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Post by: killersmom on June 14, 2021, 07:15:46 AM

Wonderful, amazing pictures, Ingy. What a great place to walk through and visit!!

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Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on June 14, 2021, 07:29:12 AM

Thanks, Lindasweets. You'd have loved that area and surroundings.

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Post by: killersmom on June 14, 2021, 07:30:23 AM

I know I would have!! ❤️

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Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on June 14, 2021, 07:33:44 AM

We'll show you when you're here. ;)

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Post by: killersmom on June 14, 2021, 09:16:17 AM

Quote from: ingmarnicebbmt on June 14, 2021, 07:33:44 AM

We'll show you when you're here. ;)

Sounds good!

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Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on June 14, 2021, 10:50:46 AM

♥

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Post by: archaeologist_d on September 02, 2021, 06:00:24 PM

Chuck told me to post some pictures here. Just got back from Puerto Rico and the sand was great as was the water. The resort was wonderful, too. Will definitely be back.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51416441928_d5f927880d_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2mkuGS5)IMG_2802 (https://flic.kr/p/2mkuGS5) by archaeologist_d (https://www.flickr.com/photos/archaeologist_d/), on Flickr

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Post by: archaeologist_d on September 02, 2021, 06:01:30 PM

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51416935824_ceb6d4fd77_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2mkxeFw)IMG_2793 (https://flic.kr/p/2mkxeFw) by archaeologist_d (https://www.flickr.com/photos/archaeologist_d/), on Flickr

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Post by: archaeologist_d on September 02, 2021, 06:02:37 PM

Old San Juan was lovely, too. it was a very relaxing holiday. (https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51416176516_6d86501d96_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2mktkY1)IMG_2815 (https://flic.kr/p/2mktkY1) by archaeologist_d (https://www.flickr.com/photos/archaeologist_d/), on Flickr

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Post by: CellarDweller115 on September 02, 2021, 06:16:56 PM

Hiya D!!

Puerto Rico is beautiful, isn't it? I went there a number of years ago, and drove though Old San Juan. The roads are so narrow!

We were near Ilsa Verde, and saw El Yunque, Luquillo Beach, and Río Camuy Cave Park

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Post by: fritzkep on September 02, 2021, 06:57:28 PM

Beautiful! Thanks!

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Post by: dejavu on September 02, 2021, 09:32:40 PM

Thanks for the beautiful pictures. I was also there many years ago, on an escape from several feet of snow in the Northeast, and it's good to see San Juan again.

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Post by: Sara B on September 03, 2021, 02:11:09 AM

Quote from: archaeologist_d on September 02, 2021, 06:02:37 PM

Old San Juan was lovely, too. it was a very relaxing holiday. (https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51416176516_6d86501d96_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2mktkY1)IMG_2815 (https://flic.kr/p/2mktkY1) by archaeologist_d (https://www.flickr.com/photos/archaeologist_d/), on Flickr

Looks very attractive!

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Post by: fritzkep on September 03, 2021, 08:06:30 AM

A little like Havana in better repair and without antique cars.

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Post by: archaeologist_d on September 03, 2021, 09:10:43 AM

I would have loved to see the antique cars again. I went to Havana a couple of years ago when they were still allowing cruises there. I LOVED the cars!

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Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on September 15, 2021, 02:05:11 AM

Interesting pics - maybe a place we should go visit some day.

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Post by: CellarDweller115 on February 05, 2023, 08:00:39 AM

Here's hoping that travel will become easier in the future! Between Covid and skyrocketing prices, it's become difficult.

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Post by: ingmarnicebbmt on February 06, 2023, 04:01:28 AM

That's true. However, it has remained one of our biggest passions. Let's see where this year's trips will take us.

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