Bacharach is a town in the Mittelrhein area of Germany which is on the Rhine river. This is one of the larger vineyards along the Rhine.
Riesling is the major wine of this area.
Bacharach is a town in the Mittelrhein area of Germany which is on the Rhine river. This is one of the larger vineyards along the Rhine.
Riesling is the major wine of this area.
Photo of a small community along the river while cruising during the day.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heidelberg
. . . and a poem unrelated to the photo.
The Ramp
Neighbors who walk our street
notice that the ramp constructed
with the bend toward the driveway,
is gone after only three days.
New planks of pine
screwed in place to welcome you
never greet the wheels
that expected to transport you to familiarity,
to warmth, to man’s best friend
and to the peace of returning home.
Cars gathered around the ramp-less walkway
like bees at blossoms drinking in bits of nectar.
They want a taste of you that lasts.
In anguish most rend their mental cloth
at missing a clasp from your creased palm.
Each offspring promulgates unfinished issues
with your lingering spirit.
In life your skilled hands crafted love
into objects made from sawlogs.
Now in death you imprint endearment
in the hearts of those you leave behind.
http://travel.yahoo.com/p-travelguide-484522-heidelberg_vacations-i
View of River Neckar in Heidelberg, Germany.
A view of Lucerne
A pleasant summer evening
Celebrating life
* wife Yvonne caught off guard by my camera.
http://www.ricksteves.com/plan/destinations/france/02colmar.htm
Rick Steves likes Colmar and while I liked it I was somewhat disappointed by the massive industrialization around this quaint and pretty community. Here are a couple of pics from our day there.
I do like mirror photography.
IMO, one of the pretty parts of Colmar. It is sometimes called “little Venice” and is located on the Lauch River.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Titlis
Looking back while on the revolving cable car on the way to the top of Mt. Titlis.
Clink link above photo for information about this mountain in Switzerland.
Me on the bridge in the fog at the top of Mt. Titlis
A scene from along the Reuss River in Lucerne which is situated along the river and connects with Lake Lucerne in Switzerland.
Interestingly, while eating my morning breakfast I read this column in the local paper.
http://www.knoxnews.com/news/2013/aug/10/sam-venable-austrians-love-of-the-outdoors-is-on/
The author’s view (he must have been visiting Europe about the same time as I) states exactly what I thought about the walkers and bikers crowding the streets of Lucerne. Much of the city is car-free!
The photos is taken with and i-phone using an app, consequently the small landscape shot (even though I posted it as large). I did not expect to find Xanga still open when I returned but am glad that it is although apparently not getting much traffic.
PS — I will be back to catch up on reading recent posts as soon as I catch up on my sleep.
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