Bavarian Vista

Germany brings up some good and no-so-good images.

Those who lived through World War II think of one thing.

Those of us who have visited there think of a beautiful place.

 

Jewish Memorial in the Dachau Prison Camp, Germany

            If racism or Fascism does not bother you, I suggest you visit Dachau and see for yourself the destruction cause by hatred. This is true whether you go to the War Memorial in Normandy or the Apartheid Museum in South Africa. There is no reason to hate another person because of race, color or nationality.  

 

Freeloader on the Danube

I went up to the observation deck on the long boat we took down and back on the Danube from Passu to Budapest. The sights were beautiful along both shores.  Looking down I saw a Ladybug on the railing. He/she sseemed to enjoying the trip too.

 

Safari in South Africa

            We visited four countries in Africa and enjoyed our safaris. It is a long trip there but worth it. This photo was taken in South Africa at a reserve using a long lens--I am not stupid.

 

Pidgeon Point California

                 There are many "favorite places" on my list. While many of them are overseas, one that is close to home is Pidgeon Point Light House along the California coast south of San Francisco. We go there to watch for whales and feel the ocean spray. The sea birds dive here and there and sea lions relax on the rocks. While Oregon's coast is very rocky, there are many spots along the California coast where people swim and surf.  After watching the whales there are several good places for lunch near by. Pescadero is home for artichoke soup.

Guards - various places

This is a guard at Edinburgh Castle. He stand sat the entrance. The guards at the Tower of London are sometimes in police uniforms and often in Beefeater garb. Not sure how they keep their heads up. In France they do not wear costumes just military uniforms and carry machine guns. At the Vatican the Swiss Guards were bright uniforms that make them look like court jesters, but beware that the real guards are all around. I think of these as I volunteer locally and our "guards" wear T-shirts and may or may not carry some personal protection.
 

Newgrange. Ireland

Newgrange is a short way north of Dublin and various tour buses go there.

It is an ancient calendar set to mark the Winter solstice, the shortest day of the year,

or in their thinking the rebirth of the sun.

It is amazing and just looking at it makes you realize why Ireland's color is green.

Dark dot near the center is the opening for going inside.