Giant Panda: Edinburgh Zoo

A pair of Pandas on loan to the Edinburgh Zoo.

They thought tourists were interesting.

 

Street Sign? in Botswana

So, we were in a safari vehicle in the middle of a visit to a reserve in Botswana. The gravel road was giving out and the dirt begun.The savanna loomed ahead. Then, there was this directional sign. Kasane is the location of the airport. This is near where four counties merge: Namibia, Botswana, Zambia, Zimbabwe.

Vienna

Some people feel that Vienna is over-rated.

I think it is a beautiful, historic city with wonderful music.

 

Balmoral Castle, Ballater, England

On a road trip through England and Scotland we were coming from Inverness on our way to St. Andrews. Our goal was to stay in the town of Ballater and early in the morning go and visit Balmoral. The King (in our case the Queen) owns the castle so you need to pay a fee.

It is impressive with its stables and gardens and one easily sees why it would be a retreat for the royal Family.

Ballater, itself, is a nice place and before going to the Castle  a great stop  (for me) is the village church where the family worships when in residence.

The Cats of The Alhambra

On a high hill over looking Granada Spain stands The Alhambra.

When I was younger I read "The Tales From The Alhambra"

by Wasington Irving. 

When we visited there we discover that there are also

tails of the Alhambra.

 

Barcelona from above

Park Guell is high above Barcelona.

Magical buildings like from a fairytale.

All of it looking out on the city.

(Take a cab up and walk back down)

 

Bed and Breakfast Homes in Sedona AZ

 

Sedona is known for the red rocks. It often looks hot and dry (because it is often hot and dry). But there are many area of running water. The photo was taken of a stream behind our bed and breakfast. When in Sedona I recommend a stop at the 

glass shop in the middle of town. As a glass artist I was very impressed.