Calgary, Alberta Canada: Winter Olympic City

Calgary is a beautiful city from whence one can go to Banff, Lake Louise and Jasper.

The Olympic site is on the way to Banff.

 

Innsbruck Gate with mountains behind: Winter Olympic City

The mountains dominate the views.

 

Innsbruck, Austria, Winter Olympic City

 Innsbruck is a grand city at the foot of the mountains.  It has an excellent public transportation system and a large pedestrian only center on the weekends. Not far from the center is the Olympic Site.

Mountains over Cortina, Italy - Winter Olympic City

One of our Olympic City Visits

 

Where the Caledonian Canal Reaches Loch Ness

     This is a photo of the final leg of the Caledonian Canal as it reaches Loch Ness at Fort Augustus, Scotland. When I took this photo it was a re-do of the exact same spot and picture I took from nearly 10 years before. This is one of those locations folks call "My Happy Place". I really like this village and the vibe it gives off.  It is busy with tourists as it is home to a series of locks in the canal with boats going up and down.

    The first time we were there, we stayed at the Caledonian Hotel owned by the MacLellans.* It was a good visit. Fun time comparing notes and sharing scotch. The second time is was a short stay on the way north to Inverness. 
 *We spell our name the same way only abbreviated with a line under the "c" which is not possible on a typewriter or easy on a computer.

Abbey on an island in the Firth of Forth

You can join a group in a small boat and visit this abbey in the Firth of Forth

near Edinburgh Scotland. Fun just getting there.

 

Outside a museum in Munich

I personally think the god of wine should be more attractive than this.

This statue is by the front steps of a great museum in Munich Germany.