https://tbeartravels.com/2024/04/07/vienna-passau-on-the-eurovelo-6/https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/21-map-austrian-lakes.jpg21 map Austrian lakesUpper Austria Lakes Districthttps://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/5-map-krems-to-melk.jpg5 Map Krems to Melkhttps://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/2-map-vienna-to-krems-1.jpg2 Map Vienna to Kremshttps://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/45-one-carriage-local-train.jpg45 One carriage local trainThe Weyregg jetty.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/44-ferry-wharf-weyregg.jpg44 Ferry wharf WeyreggThe Weyregg jetty.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/43-leaving-berg-farm.jpg43 Leaving Berg FarmHeading the next destination.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/42-farmhouse.jpg42 FarmhouseA typical Austrian farmhouse.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/41-farmhouse1.jpg41 Farmhouse1The Berg farmhouse.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/40-plums.jpg40 PlumsThree symmetrical plums.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/39-free-range-chickens.jpg39 Free range chickensChickens and rooster on the prowl.2024-04-07T08:12:08+00:00monthlyhttps://tbeartravels.com/2024/02/02/bratislava-to-vienna/https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/30a-stamped-tony-ottojpg.jpg30a Stamped Tony OttoJPGThe Tony-Otto plaque on a nail tree trunk.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/44-cat-in-window-cafe-neko.jpg44 Cat in window Cafe NekoA resident cat looking out from the Neko Café. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/43-neko-cafe-vienna.jpg43 Neko Cafe ViennaThe Neko Café entrance in Vienna. Note: Neko is Japanese for cat.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/42-johann-strauss.jpg42 Johann StraussThe man himself, Johann Strauss ll. The statue is not made from gold but gilded bronze.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/41-strauss.jpeg41 StraussThe Strauss Monument, not shrouded in mist.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/40-pedestal-for-nail-man-vienna.jpg40 Pedestal for nail man ViennaThe pedestal on which the nail man stands. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/39-venna-nail-man-boot.jpg39 Venna nail man bootThe nail man’s boot.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/38-vienna-nail-man.jpg38 Vienna nail manA nail man we found in Vienna in the form of a medieval knight. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/37-historic-nail-tree-trunk.jpg37 Historic nail tree trunkAn encased and preserved section of a nail tree in Vienna. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/36-sculpture-belvedere-palacejpg.jpg36 Sculpture Belvedere PalaceJPGA sphinx statue outside the Upper Belvedere Palace. 2024-02-03T07:34:24+00:00monthlyhttps://tbeartravels.com/2020/08/13/from-brittany-to-normandy-rouen-and-dieppe/https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/tom-bondi-1.jpgTom BondiA very happy Tom at the end of his trek across Australia.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/tom-london.jpgTom Londonhttps://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/tom-bondi.jpgTom BondiTom the Pom Bondi Beach Sydneyhttps://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/tom-and-koko-bondi.jpgTom and Koko BondiTom at Bondi beach Sydney at the completion of a 4000km trek from Perth in WA across the Australian continent to Sydney.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/80-hill-riding-dieppe.jpg80 Hill riding DieppeBev steaming downhill back to camp. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/79-stony-beach-dieppe-area.jpg79 Stony beach Dieppe areaA beautiful region of France when the sun is out.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/78-alabaster-cliffs-pourville-beach-dieppe.jpg78 Alabaster cliffs Pourville beach DieppeAlabaster cliffs and Pourville beach near Dieppe. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/77-hautot-sur-mer-dieppe-.jpg77 Hautot sur Mer DieppeA coastal village on the way into Dieppe from the camping area.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/76-editing-blog-la-source-camping-dieppe.jpg76 Editing blog La Source camping DieppeBev editing my writings.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/75-sketch-of-towing-of-bikes.jpg75 Sketch of towing of bikesSketch of towing action when only one battery is operational.2024-01-19T08:13:32+00:00monthlyhttps://tbeartravels.com/2023/12/08/brisbane-valley-rail-trail/https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/bikes.pngbikesFull kit on bikes https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/51-bvrt-done-and-dusted.jpg51 BVRT done and dustedMission complete. At the end of the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/50-wulkuraka-trail-head.jpg50 Wulkuraka trail headThe trail head at Wulkuraka.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/49-lowood-campsite.jpg49 Lowood campsiteLowood showground campsitehttps://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/48-path-into-lowood.jpg48 Path into LowoodThe path into Lowood lined with an assortment of Australian native plants.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/47-trail-coominya-to-lowood.jpg47 Trail Coominya to LowoodAn easy ride from Coominya to Lowood in the late afternoon sun.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/46-coominya-station.jpg46 Coominya stationCoominya stationhttps://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/45-fred-pushing-bevs-bike-up-steep-slope.jpg45 Fred pushing Bev's bike up steep slopeFred taking Bev’s bike up the steep slope of a creek crossing.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/44a-the-rail-above-creek-.jpg44a The rail above creekhttps://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/44-old-railway-bridge-and-creek-crossing.jpg44 Old railway bridge and creek crossingA creek crossing between Toogoolawah and Lowood. If the authorities ever restore the bridges the BVRT would be a much easier ride, but maybe not the challenge for the hardened cyclists. 2023-12-21T07:51:50+00:00monthlyhttps://tbeartravels.com/2019/08/11/eurovelo-6-france-dole-to-lyon/https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/14-french-country-road.jpg14 French country roadRiding through wheatfields between Seurre and Chalon-sur-Saone. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/47-flowers-along-river-path.jpg47 Flowers along river pathFlowers on the bike path to Macon.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/46-stone-house-saone-river.jpg46 Stone house Saone riverA renovated old stone house along the way to Macon.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/45-bike-maintenance-on-saone-river.jpg45 Bike maintenance on Saone riverTime for some maintenance along the way to Macon.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/44-tournus-door.jpg44 Tournus doorA robust doorway in Tournus. The hinges are its strength, encompassing all eight door planks.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/43-tournus-cat.jpg43 Tournus catA royal Tournus cat. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/42-homeless-man-tournus.jpg42 Homeless man? TournusThe tidy load of the Tournus bagman. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/41-homeless-man-tournus.jpg41 Homeless man? TournusThe Tournus bagman. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/40-jean-baptiste_greuze_gitarzysta.jpg40 Jean-Baptiste_Greuze,_GitarzystaA guitarist tuning his guitar, by Greuze. The original of this painting is in Warsaw Poland. Image credit: www.mnw.art.pl https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/39-statue-j-b-greuze-tournus.jpg39 Statue J-B Greuze TournusThe statue of artist Jean-Baptiste Greuze (1725-1805) in front of the Mairie.2023-11-25T00:15:52+00:00monthlyhttps://tbeartravels.com/2023/07/18/bratislava-slovakia/https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/27-an-early-australian-bikepacker.jpg27 An early Australian bikepackerA well-dressed bikepacker of the 1900s. Image credit: National Museum of Australia.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/26-perfect-legs-and-shoes.jpg26 Perfect legs and shoesPerfect legs and shoes. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/25-innovative-shoe-store-bratislava.jpg25 Innovative shoe store BratislavaParadise as far as I am concerned, a shop selling used camera gear.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/24-camera-store-bratislava.jpg24 Camera store BratislavaParadise as far as I am concerned, a shop selling used camera gear.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/23-repairs-to-wc-bratislava.jpg23 Repairs to WC BratislavaServicing a high tech ‘dunny’. Loos such as this one have complex inner workings.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/22-detailed-painting.jpg22 Detailed paintingFine detailed painting on high.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/21-window-paint-detailers.jpg21 Window paint detailersWindow painters on high, trusting to luck. These painters had no safety harness or any aids to stop them from falling.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/20-detail-of-old-door-bratislava.jpg20 Detail of old door BratislavaA crusty herringbone stable door. Imagine what it would have looked like when it was new. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/19-plumbing-of-old-building-bratislava.jpg19 Plumbing of old building BratislavaQuick fix plumbing. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/18-old-building-bratislava.jpg18 Old building BratislavaAn old forlorn dwelling with stables. Note the PVC drainage pipe disappearing into the upper floor window.2025-06-08T05:10:58+00:00monthlyhttps://tbeartravels.com/2023/06/01/vienna-to-brno-czech-republic3/https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/29-leaving-brno.jpg29 Leaving Brnohttps://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/28-trabi_world_berlin-mitte_2013_1209-1089-120.jpg28 Trabi_World_(Berlin-Mitte_2013)_1209-1089-(120)Trabi World. A tourist attraction in Berlin. Image credit: Lotse via Wikipedia.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/27-trabant-on-roof-brno.jpg27 Trabant on roof BrnoA Trabant on a roof. This is an East German equivalent to the VW Beetle.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/26-bent-spire-old-city-hall-brno.jpg26 Bent spire Old City Hall BrnoThe crooked spire on Brno’s Old City Hall.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/25-city-hall.jpg25 City HallThe entrance gate of the Old City Hall.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/24-old-city-hall-brno.jpg24 Old City hall BrnoThe Old City Hall Brnohttps://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/23-mooning-2-headed-boy-on-brno-church-.jpg23 Mooning 2 headed boy on Brno churchThe indecent sculpture on the southern window of the Church of St James, Brno.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/15-telemon-grimace-brno2-1-1.jpg15 Telemon grimace Brno2The strain is unbearable. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/22-figure-in-window-brno.jpg22 Figure in window BrnoGirl on a window sill.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/21-mit-violin-design-02.jpg21 MIT-Violin-Design-02The evolution of the f hole in a violin. Image credit: openculture.com2023-06-01T00:03:16+00:00monthlyhttps://tbeartravels.com/2023/05/19/vienna-to-brno-czech-republic-2/https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/38-statue-hercules-valtice-1.jpeg38 Statue Hercules Valticehttps://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/52-loudspeaker-valtice.jpg52 Loudspeaker ValticeA loudspeaker in the village of Vranovicehttps://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/51-accommodation-vranovice.jpg51 Accommodation VranoviceThe apartment was located in the modern Veritas Ubytovani-Stravovani. Ubytovani-Stravovani translates as Accommodation-Boarding. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/50-icecream-shop-vranovice.jpg50 Icecream shop VranoviceBev enquiring about a room at the ice-cream shop in Vranovice.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/49-cafe-brod-nad-dyji.jpg49 Cafe Brod nad DyjiThe not so ergonomically designed seats at the café.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/48-cafe-brod-nad-dyji.jpg48 Cafe Brod nad DyjiAn excellent use for recycling pallets at the café at Brod nad Dygi.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/47-image-of-iron-curtain-border.jpg47 Image of Iron Curtain borderA portion of the Iron Curtain barrier. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/46-high-impact-escape-attempt-iron-curtain.jpg46 High impact escape attempt Iron CurtainA high impact attempt to crash through the border barrier. The boom gate obviously did its job.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/45-low-impact-attempt-at-iron-curtain-escape.jpg45 Low impact attempt at Iron Curtain escapeA low impact attempt.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/44-rooftop-box-combi.jpg44 Rooftop box CombiAlong with suitcase, an escapee on the rooftop box of the Kombi.2023-05-19T07:08:09+00:00monthlyhttps://tbeartravels.com/2023/05/19/vienna-to-brno-czech-republic1/https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/36-vintner-andrea-altlichtenwarth.jpg36 Vintner Andrea AltlichtenwarthAndrea the vintner offering us a bottle of Wiesinger Riesling Fizzante. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/35-silke-and-manfred-altlichtenwarth.jpg35 Silke and Manfred AltlichtenwarthGenerous people Silke and Manfred. They added to our overall experience of Altichtenwarth. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/34-dinner-altlichtenwarth.jpg34 Dinner AltlichtenwarthThe farmyard dinner, much better than the dreary damp balcony meal the previous night. Image No 4334 #29https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/33-camp-altlichtenwarth.jpg33 Camp AltlichtenwarthThe perfect camp in the farmyard. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/32-oil-workers-austria.jpg32 Oil workers AustriaOil field workers in 1958. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/31-wind-and-oil-energy.jpg31 Wind and oil energyAn alternative to fossil fuels creeping in. I’m guessing there are as many wind generators as there are pump jacks. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/30-oil-rig-austria.jpg30 oil rig AustriaAn unusual landscape. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/29-oil-rig-austria.jpg29 oil rig AustriaA Thirsty Bird, a new bird for our bird list. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/27-festoon-oberkreuzstetten.jpg27 festoon OberkreuzstettenA close-up view of the festoon depicting what I suspect is local produce.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/26-festoon-house-decoration-oberkreuzstetten.jpg26 Festoon house decoration OberkreuzstettenPainstakingly painted festoon in Oberkreutzstetten. 2023-05-19T06:51:12+00:00monthlyhttps://tbeartravels.com/2022/09/18/return-to-vienna-2019/https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/41-water-mister-in-vienna.jpg41 Water mister in ViennaA day out with Dad under a park mister. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/40-bevs-vienna-rest.jpg40 Bev's Vienna restBev, down for the count, with our worldly belongings. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/39-vienna-rests.jpg39 Vienna restsFatigue is the best pillow. Benjamine Franklin. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/39-vienna-rest.jpg39 Vienna restFatigue is the best pillow. Benjamine Franklin. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/37-riders-on-prater-tower.jpg37 Riders on Prater TowerNot for those who suffer from acrophobia. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/36-prater-tower-vienna.jpg36 Prater Tower ViennaThe 117 metre high Prater Trum chain carousel. There are people up there! https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/35-wiener-reisenrad.jpg35 Wiener ReisenradThe historic Wiener Riesenrad. No horses on the cabin roof or daredevils hanging by the skin of their teeth. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/34-marie-kindl-in-1898-vienna-ferris-wheel.jpeg34 Marie Kindl in 1898 Vienna ferris wheelHere is Marie hanging on by the skin of her teeth. Image credit:https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/33-madame-solang-datalide-vienna-ferris-wheel.jpg33 Madame Solang d’Atalide Vienna Ferris wheelMadame Solang d’Atalide sitting astride a horse on the roof of one of the Vienna Ferris wheel cabins in 1914. Image credit: wienerriesenrad,comhttps://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/32-spoked-construction-of-the-wiener-riesenrad-in-1897.-.png32 spoked construction of the Wiener Riesenrad in 1897.The spoked construction of the Wiener Riesenrad in 1897. Originally made from wood, it stood close to sixty-five metres high. Image credit: Image credit: wienerriesenrad,com2023-05-01T09:47:18+00:00monthlyhttps://tbeartravels.com/2018/09/25/tasmania-the-tarkine-and-arthur-river/2021-12-26T10:34:00+00:00monthlyhttps://tbeartravels.com/2021/10/16/tripping-in-switzerland/https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/1-map.jpg1 maphttps://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/31-alp-grum.jpg31 Alp GrumThe Bernina Express chases its tail on a loop near Alp Grum.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/30-alp-grum.jpg30 Alp GrumLooking down on Alp Grum station and up to the Palu Glacier.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/29-bernina-pass-walk.jpg29 Bernina Pass walkIn the Bernina mountains.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/28-lago-bianco.jpg28 Lago BiancoThe Bernina Express travels along Lago Bianco. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/27-heading-to-bernina-pass.jpg27 Heading to Bernina PassHeading off on a day walk in the Bernina mountains.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/26-wall-of-alpine-cheese-dairy.jpg26 Wall of Alpine Cheese DairyA window in a wall of wood at the Alpine Cheese Dairy.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/25-cheese-platter.jpg25 Cheese platterA substantial cheese platter. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/24-alpine-cheese-dairy.jpg24 Alpine Cheese DairyThe ‘cook yourself an egg’ facility at the Alpine Cheese Dairy. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/23-alpine-cheese-dairy.jpg23 Alpine Cheese DairyThe cheese brewing over an open fire. 2022-07-21T07:26:21+00:00monthlyhttps://tbeartravels.com/2021/08/12/a-short-journey-of-discovery-return-to-switzerland-via-den-bosch-and-maastricht/https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/1-map-arnhem-to-zurich.jpg1 map Arnhem to Zurichhttps://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/21-dunedoo-nsw-silo-art.jpg21 Dunedoo NSW silo artBlack swans on a Dunedoo NSW silo.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/33-erika-and-rolfs-garden.jpg33 Erika and Rolf's gardenA garden in which to relax.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/35-hundertwasser-bike-2.jpg35 Hundertwasser bike 2Riding on to the Morteratsch Glacier. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/34-echinacea.jpg34 EchinaceaEchinacea (purple coneflower) in our friend’s meadow garden.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/32-erika-ans-rolfs-garden.jpg32 Erika ans Rolf's gardenBack with our friends near Zurich. Our friends prefer not to cut their meadow lawn but leave it for the birds and insects. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/31-big-screen-image-rieu-concert-.jpg31 Big screen image Rieu concertBig screen image of Notre-Dame burning in a musical tribute during the Maastricht concert.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/30-viewing-screen-maastricht.jpg30 Viewing screen MaastrichtOne of the television screens surrounding the Vrijthof Square.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/29-screen-viewing-andre-rieu-concert-maastricht.jpg29 Screen viewing Andre Rieu concert MaastrichtRestaurants taking advantage of the Andre Rieu concert being screened outside the main venue.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/28-concert-venue-maastricht.jpg28 Concert venue MaastrichtPreparations for the series of summer concerts in Maastricht.2021-08-26T09:54:40+00:00monthlyhttps://tbeartravels.com/2021/06/04/a-short-journey-of-discovery/https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/5-map-siegfried-line.jpg5 map Siegfried linehttps://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/38-dutch-urban-arrow-cargo-bike-electric-motor.jpg38 Dutch Urban Arrow Cargo bike electric motorThe power zone of the Urban Arrow, a Bosch mid-drive electric motor. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/37-dutch-urban-arrow-cargo-bike.jpg37 Dutch Urban Arrow Cargo bikeUrban Arrow Cargo Bike. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/36-sherman-tank-arnhem.jpg36 Sherman tank ArnhemAn M4 Sherman tank outside the Airborne Museum in Arnhem.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/35-airborne-museum-arnhem-.jpg35 Airborne Museum ArnhemOur guide, Jack, standing in almost the same spot where Major-General Urquhart stood in front of the Hotel Hartenstein in the previous image.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/34-hotel-hartenstein-arnhem-.jpg34 Hotel Hartenstein ArnhemMajor-General Urquhart in front of Hotel Hartenstein, headquarters of the 1st British Airborne Division. The hotel is now the Airborne Museum. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/33-headstone-arnhem-war-cemetery-.jpg33 Headstone Arnhem War CemeteryThe youngest member of the parachute regiment interred in the cemetery. The youngest serviceman killed in WW2 was twelve years old. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/32-arnhem-war-cemetery.jpg32 Arnhem War CemeteryArnhem War Cemetery. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/31-fred-in-jacks-jumper.jpg31 Fred in Jack's jumperWearing the donated jumper, now known as ‘Jack’s jumper’.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/30-arnhem-guides-jack-and-christina.jpg30 Arnhem guides Jack and ChristinaOur very generous Arnhem guides, Jack and Christina. 2021-08-09T00:43:21+00:00monthlyhttps://tbeartravels.com/2021/03/03/a-short-journey-borken-germany-to-tolkamer-on-the-rhine/https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/24-australian-corrugated-iron-building-1.jpg24 Australian corrugated iron buildinghttps://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/48-cartoon-german-shepherd.png48 Cartoon German shepherdA dog with socks and sandals. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/47-socks-and-sandals.jpg47 Socks and sandalsMy sandals and socks. What a dork! The word dork is a newcomer to the English language as it first appeared in the 1960s. It means a socially awkward or inept person. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/46-paper-down-front-against-cold.jpeg46 Paper down front against coldNewspaper down my front and having breakfast of fresh rolls, real butter, jam and coffee at Tolkamer.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/45-rhine-river-supermarket.jpg45 Rhine River supermarketThis barge is possibly a floating liquor market. Slijterij translates as liquor store. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/44-rhine-river-barge.jpg44 Rhine River bargeA long barge on the Rhine. There are fuel barges, floating workshops and even supermarkets on the river. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/43-1061px-map_of_the_eurovelo_network.jpg43 1061px-Map_of_the_EuroVelo_networkA map of the Eurovelo routes to dream about. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/42-canal-de-robine-eurovelo-8-france.jpg42 Canal de Robine Eurovelo 8 FranceThe Eurovelo 8 along the Canal de la Robine near Narbonne, France. Nowhere much to pitch a tent though! Image credit: Wolfgang Bauer via Wikipedia. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/41-path-amendments.jpg41 Path amendmentsA smooth ride guaranteed, a shaved section of the cycleway. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/40-smooth-bike-paths-hollandgermany.jpg40 Smooth bike paths Holland:GermanyA smooth ride ahead. Bike paths in Holland and Germany are a top priority to local authorities. It’s all stops out to keep the cyclist happy.2021-04-02T19:33:38+00:00monthlyhttps://tbeartravels.com/2020/11/23/across-france-dieppe-to-strasbourg-and-return-to-switzerland-part-2/https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/bridge-too-far-arnhem.jpgBridge too far Arnhemhttps://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/iron-curtain-trail.jpgIron Curtain trailOn the trail to Brno, Czech Republichttps://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/32-swiss-village-church.jpg32 Swiss village churchNo matter where you go in Switzerland there is almost always a church looking down on you.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/31-one-lane_chicane_richard-drdul.jpg31 One-lane_chicane_Richard DrdulA traffic calming device similar to the one the cyclist ploughed into. Image credit : Richard Drduc.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/30-sunflowers-switzerland.jpg30 Sunflowers SwitzerlandSunflowers everywhere.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/29-smooth-swiss-roads.jpg29 Smooth Swiss roadsOn the road to Zurich Switzerland. Look closely at the quality of the road.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/28-2019-hase-pino-tour-1000x481-2.jpg28 2019-Hase-Pino-Tour-1000x481 2Hase Pino tandem similar to the family’s bikes. Image Credit: cyclingabout.comhttps://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/27-family-biking-to-budapest.jpg27 Family biking to BudapestA ‘Pinonaut’ semi-recumbent tandem family.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/26.-flaach-camping-switzerlandjpg.jpg26. Flaach camping SwitzerlandJPGBread and cheese, staple foods for the cyclist.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/25-camp-near-flaach-switzerland.jpg25 Camp near Flaach SwitzerlandA no frills tent site: no chairs or table or shelter and it was hot. Being hot was par for the course but a chair and table would have been convenient.2021-02-02T22:35:55+00:00monthlyhttps://tbeartravels.com/2020/10/16/across-france-dieppe-to-strasbourg-and-return-to-switzerland/https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/55-villers-bretonneux_near_amiens.jpg55 Villers-Bretonneux_(near_Amiens}Villers-Bretonneux in ruins following WW1. Image credit: University of Libraries Victoria Canada.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/50-french-and-australian-flags-1.jpg50 French and Australian flagsAustralia and France stood together. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/40-hill-104-and-plains-somme-1.jpg40 HIll 104 and plains SommeGraves of the fallen on Hill 104. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/39-hill-104-somme-1.jpg39 Hill 104 SommeHill 104 with plains in the distance. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/30-gateway-over-canal-amiens.jpg30 Gateway over canal Amienshttps://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/54-wall-art-villers-bretonneux-.jpg54 Wall art Villers-Bretonneuxhttps://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/53-wall-art-villers-bretonneux.jpg53 Wall art Villers-Bretonneux If the street art in Villers-Bretonneux is an indication, the French are not forgetting Australia.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/52-entrance-villers-bretonneux.jpg52 Entrance Villers-BretonneuxA poignant sign on the outskirts of Villers-Bretonneux. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/51-hill-104-somme-.jpg51 Hill 104 SommeThe killing fields. The Australian War Memorial Hill 104 on the horizon.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/49-helmet-images.jpg49 Helmet images2020-11-23T01:54:25+00:00monthlyhttps://tbeartravels.com/2015/03/18/sweden/2020-06-25T23:34:08+00:00monthlyhttps://tbeartravels.com/2020/05/20/eurovelo-1-brittany-la-gacilly-to-rennes/https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/37-evil-eye-and-religious-icon-rennesjpg-1.jpg37 Evil eye and religious icon RennesJPGOn the same building a Madonna and Jesus icon and an evil eye bead.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/30-sketch-of-window-development-1.jpg30 Sketch of window development2020-05-25T06:06:54+00:00monthlyhttps://tbeartravels.com/2020/05/02/eurovelo-1-france-nantes-to-la-gacilly/https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/42-dead-sea-image-by-marco-zorzanello.jpg42 Dead Sea image by Marco ZorzanelloPalestine. This old jetty shows a worrying fall in the level of the Dead Sea. Image by Marco Zorzanello. (NB: My apologies for the shadow across the image. The exhibition photos that I have included are my photos of the exhibited images and some were in the shade of trees.) https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/41-image-by-christoph-prudhomme-.jpg41 Image by Christoph Prudhommetrabisme. Image by Christoph Prudhomme, France. (Strabismus is an abnormal alignment of the eyes). https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/40-photo-by-lim-guek-cheng.jpg40 Photo by Lim Guek ChengFood 4. Image by Lim Guek Cheng, Malaysia.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/39-photo-by-olivier-pellegrini.jpg39 Photo by Olivier PellegriniArtic Fox family. Image by Olivier Pelligrini, France https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/38-photo-by-bill-terrance.jpg38 Photo by Bill TerranceFlying Squirrel. Image by Bill Terrance, Scotland.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/37-photo-by-sergey-maximishin.jpg37 Photo by Sergey MaximishinZov llicha. Zov llicha translates roughly as Lenin’s Mating Call Restaurant. St Petersburg, 2004.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/36-photo-by-sergey-maximishin.jpg36 Photo by Sergey MaximishinDairy maids Masha and her sister Lyuba. Leningradskaya region, 2004.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/35-photo-by-sergey-maximishin.jpg35 Photo by Sergey MaximishinLenin’s doppelganger standing in Red Square: a popular tourist attraction in the city of Moscow in 2003.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/34-photo-by-sergey-maximishin.jpg34 Photo by Sergey MaximishinThe head of the local Cossack community touching up a statue of Stalin in the village of Vyritsa, Leningradskaya, 2010. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/33-photo-by-sergey-maximishin.jpg33 Photo by Sergey MaximishinA cold water wash in the Vaga River near the posad town of Verkhovazh’ye, Arkhangelsk region, 2006. The Vaga River connects Central Russia with the White Sea. 2020-05-13T22:50:57+00:00monthlyhttps://tbeartravels.com/2020/03/23/eurovelo-6-france-brain-sur-lauthion-to-nantes/https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/51-exhibition-photo-la-gacilly.jpg51 Exhibition photo La GacillyFlying squirrel. Bill Terrance Ecosse. Medaille Agent FIAP. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/50-la-gacilly.jpg50 La GacillyPart of a wonderful exhibition of very large photographs in the charming village of La Gacilly.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/49-reading-map-nantes.jpg49 Reading map NantesBev looking at the map in Nantes and deciding how to get to La Gacilly.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/48-nantes-castle.jpg48 Nantes castleThe chateau of the Dukes of Brittany.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/47-stained-glass-windows-nantes-cathedral.jpg47 Stained glass windows Nantes CathedralThe stained glass windows of Nantes Cathedral.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/46-nantes-cathedral.jpg46 Nantes CathedralThe Nantes Cathedral has probably taken a backwards step to the great pachyderm.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/46-delicate-sculptures-nantes-cathedral.jpg46 Delicate sculptures Nantes CathedralDelicate stone work on Nantes Cathedral. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/23-efficiency-chart-1.gif23 Efficiency chartA chart to help with making a comparison. Image credit: www.exploratorium.edu https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/45-building-with-giant-tape-measure-nantes.jpg45 Building with giant tape measure NantesA building with a retractable tape measure sculpture. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/44-metal-draped-building-nantes-.jpg44 Metal-draped building NantesA closer look at the building with its veil of metal strips.2020-08-26T08:44:26+00:00monthlyhttps://tbeartravels.com/2019/11/22/eurovelo-6-france-lyons-to-nevers/https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/bernadette_soubirous.jpgBernadette_SoubirousSister Bernadette. Photo credit: Wikipedia.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/59-wire-sculpture-nevers.jpg59 Wire sculpture NeversWire dragonfly.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/58-narrow-alleyway-nevers.jpg58 Narrow alleyway NeversOne of Nevers’ narrow alleyways.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/57-ornate-architecture-ducal-palace-nevers.jpg57 Ornate architecture Ducal Palace NeversOrnate architecture of the Ducal Palace.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/56-ducal-palace-nevers.jpg56 Ducal Palace NeversThe Ducal Palace, Nevers.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/55-statue-sister-bernadette-nevers.jpg55 Statue Sister Bernadette NeversA miniaturised marble sculpture of Bernadette looking into the grotto. I couldn’t resist patting her on the head. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/54-grotto-espace-bernadette-nevers.jpg54 Grotto Espace Bernadette NeversA replica of the Lourdes grotto at Espace Bernadette. Sister Bernadette experienced her vision at Lourdes. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/53-gargoyle-on-tower-of-church-nevers.jpg53 Gargoyle on tower of church NeversA gargoyle to ponder.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/52-exterior-sculptures-on-church-nevers.jpg52 Exterior sculptures on church NeversThe whole exterior of the tower was covered with caricatures depicting messages from God.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/51-exterior-of-church-nevers.jpg51 Exterior of church NeversA cathedral or church without a spire looks half-finished however the ornate decorations and gargoyles on the tower make up for the lack of a spire. 2020-01-17T06:11:19+00:00monthlyhttps://tbeartravels.com/2020/01/08/eurovelo-6-france-nevers-to-brain-sur-lauthion/https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/53-australians-lorraine-and-jim.jpg53 Australians Lorraine and JimAustralians on Tern bicycles, Lorraine and Jim.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/55-campground-brain-sur-lauthion.jpg55 Campground Brain-sur-l'AuthionSite No 120 at Brain-sur-l’Authion Camping. ‘Bienvenue chez Pat’..welcome to the house of Pat.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/54-brain-sur-lauthion-campground-.jpg54 Brain-sur-l'Authion campgroundAccommodation for two nights in another permanent tent. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/52-church-sculpture-notre-dame-de-cunault-france-1.jpg52 Church sculpture Notre Dame de Cunault FranceNose-less figures forming a capital on the church of Notre Dame of Cunault.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/51-ancient-wall-painting-notre-dame-de-cunault-.jpg51 Ancient wall painting Notre Dame de CunaultA wall painting inside the church resisting the ravages of revolutions, vandals and graffiti artists.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/47-door-notre-dame-de-cunault-france-2.jpg47 Door Notre Dame de Cunault FranceThe weather-beaten and age-worn entrance to the church of Notre Dame de Cunault.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/52-church-sculpture-notre-dame-de-cunault-france.jpg52 Church sculpture Notre Dame de Cunault Francehttps://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/49-inside-door-notre-dame-de-cunault-1.jpg49 Inside door Notre Dame de CunaultInside view of the door of the Notre Dame de Cunault.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/27-riding-through-vineyards-parnay-france-.jpg27 Riding through vineyards Parnay FranceRiding through the vineyards towards St Pierre de Parnay church.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/50-wicket-door-notre-dame-de-cunault.jpg50 Wicket door Notre Dame de Cunault2020-02-03T06:45:14+00:00monthlyhttps://tbeartravels.com/2019/09/08/lyon-and-perouges/https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/48-riding-in-lyon.jpg48 Riding in LyonThe bridge in question. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/47-lyon-sculpture.jpg47 Lyon sculptureTwo blokes in a stressful situation. The bridge to the left is a pedestrian/cyclist bridge. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/46-lyon-steps.jpg46 Lyon stepsSteps along the riverside in Lyon, a cyclist’s nightmare.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/45-lyon-door.jpg45 Lyon doorA Lyon door for those hooked on doors. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/44-fred-and-aude-lalo.jpg44 Fred and Aude LaloTwo privyologists and two copies of Flush.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/43-jazz-trio-perouges.jpg43 Jazz trio PerougesThis is what the boys were looking at, a jazz trio performing in Perouges. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/42-laurent-and-ollie.jpg42 Laurent and OllieAntoine and Melinda’s two boys Laurent and Olivier. What are they looking at? https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/41-mamoudzou-mayotte-1800x1000.jpg41 mamoudzou mayotte 1800x1000Mamoudzou, Capital of Mayotte Image credit: Azamara.com via Wikipediahttps://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/40-map-of-territories-of-france.jpg40 Map of territories of FranceMap showing overseas departments of France. Mainland France and Mayotte are highlighted inhttps://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/39-antoine-and-melinda.jpg39 Antoine and MelindaAntoine and Melinda. 2019-11-20T03:40:25+00:00monthlyhttps://tbeartravels.com/2019/07/11/our-wanderings-begin/https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/58-mousse-machine-dole.jpg58 Mousse machine Dolehttps://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/57-mousse-machine-fun-dole.jpg57 Mousse machine fun Dole Fun for young and old at the end of a fun run. The mousse machine provided lots of laughs, some cooling off and numerous photographic opportunities.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/56-learning-to-play-petanque-marie-francoise-and-patrick.jpg56 Learning to play petanque Marie-Francoise and PatrickFred trying to understand the rules of petanque with Marie-Francoise and Patrick. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/55-shaped-trees-and-garden-dole.jpg55 Shaped trees and garden DoleBeautifully trimmed trees.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/54-american-soldier-and-young-local-liberation.jpg54 American soldier and young local Liberationclassic LIBERATION image. A US soldier and a young local. Note the dog standing on the jerry can. Image credit: US archives via Wikipedia.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/53-dole-and-little-venice.jpg53 Dole and Little VeniceLittle Venice. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/52-louis-pasteur-at-window-on-wal-mural-dole.jpg52 Louis Pasteur at window on wal mural DoleLouis Pasteur at a window. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/51-detailed-figure-wall-mural-dole.jpg51 Detailed figure wall mural DoleA ghostly figure in the wall mural in Dole.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/50-wall-mural-dole.jpg50 Wall mural DoleThe lower floor of the Dole mural. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/49-wall-mural-and-perched-cat-dole.jpg49 Wall mural and perched cat DoleThe perched cat keeping an eye on us. 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Izola lighthouseIzola lighthouse.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/59-knives-market-stall-koper.jpg59 Knives market stall KoperStabbing knives and I think a Kukri knife in a scabbard on top. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/58-old-irons-market-stall-koper.jpg58 Old irons market stall KoperGirls (and some boys) don’t know how lucky they are these days not having to fill the iron with hot coals before commencing the ironing. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/57-market-stall-koper.jpg57 market stall KoperEnamel light shades. I could use a few of these, they are much better than modern zonky plastic ones. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/56-market-stall-koper.jpg56 Market stall KoperAll manner of things. Hand grenade (right), shrapnel, bullet clips, a huge key and the lovely old alarm clock. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/55-shadows-on-piran-monastery.jpg55 Shadows on Piran monasteryInteresting shadows on the walls of the Piran monastery which overlooks Tartini Square. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/54-piran-tartini-square.jpg54 Piran Tartini SquareA reasonable night photo of Piran’s Tartini Square. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/53-piran-st-george-cathedral.jpg53 Piran St George CathedralThe 12th century tower of St George’s Cathedral in Piran. St George was the protector of the town. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/52-portoroz.jpg52 PortorozThe Palace Hotel, one of the many large hotels along the Portoroz foreshore. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/51-lucan-tunnel-parenzana-trail.jpg51 Lucan tunnel Parenzana trailThe longest of the tunnels under different light. The Lucan Tunnel is 544m long. 2017-11-13T14:55:34+00:00monthlyhttps://tbeartravels.com/2017/10/13/observations-from-the-saddle-of-a-bike-augsburg-germany/https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/img_2280.jpgIMG_2280Dominik and Sarah with a friend (on the left)https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/10-blockbuster-bomb1.jpg10 Blockbuster bombhttps://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/7-inspiration-alfons-muchas1.jpg7 Inspiration Alfons MuchasThis is a work inspired by Alfons Muchas. The woman is real, Sarah painted the frame only.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/24-moritzkirche-organ.jpg24 Moritzkirche organUncluttered lines of the Moritzkirche organ.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/23-altar-st-moritz-church-augsburg.jpg23 Altar St Moritz church AugsburgThe simple minimalist altar.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/22-st-moritz-church-augsburg.jpg22 St Moritz church AugsburgJust think what Sarah could do with these walls. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/21-sarah-and-fred.jpg21 Sarah and FredWith the talented Sarah. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/20-king-of-augsburg.jpg20 King of AugsburgAugsburg eccentric known as the King of Augsburg. He stands stock still, turning occasionally through 90 degrees. The sign says nothing comprehensible.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/19-laying-wooden-setts.jpg19 Laying wooden settsLaying wooden setts. Sometimes the simplest things satisfy my curiosity.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/18-maximilianstr-augsburg.jpg18 Maximilianstr. AugsburgMaximilianstrasse and the Basilica of St. Ulrich and Afra.2017-10-24T15:59:58+00:00monthlyhttps://tbeartravels.com/2017/10/22/observations-from-the-saddle-of-a-bike-villach-austria/https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/1-mountains-villach1.jpg1 Mountains VillachThe towers of Heilige Kreuz, the Baroque-style church and Mount Dobratsch or as the locals call it the volcano: left horizon. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/19-fred-and-bev-villach.jpg19 Fred and Bev VillachAll good.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/18-market-stall-villach.jpg18 Market stall VillachA wet market day. Genuine antiques and worthy of buying if we were not travelling on bikes. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/17-the-town-bridge-villach.jpg17 The Town Bridge VillachThe Town Bridge in Villach over the river Drau.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/16-holy-cross-church-villach.jpg16 Holy Cross church VillachVillach’s Holy Cross church.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/15-lunch-by-the-river-drau.jpg15 Lunch by the river DrauMap consultation. Where to next?https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/14-by-the-river-drau.jpg14 By the river DrauOne of the riverside sunny spells. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/13b-garbage-can-graffiti.jpg13b Garbage can graffitihttps://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/13a-garbage-can-graffiti.jpg13a garbage can graffitiGarbage can graffiti artist with a positive message.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/12a-organ_and_chimes_-_caverns_of_luray_va_1906_postcard.png12a Organ_and_Chimes_-_Caverns_of_Luray_Va_1906_postcardThis postcard from 1906 illustrates the method of early lithophone performances in Luray Caverns, Virginia United States. Image Credit: Markkidd via Wikipedia.2017-10-28T19:15:48+00:00monthlyhttps://tbeartravels.com/2013/03/08/cevennes-france-chasserades-to-le-puy/https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/40-chateauneuf-building.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERABuildings at Chateauneuf on the outskirts of Le Puy.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/39a-monastier-trail-sign.jpg39a Monastier trail signDeparture point for the Stevenson Trail, GR70.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/39-monastier-abbey-door.jpg39 Monastier abbey doorBeautifully weathered stable door at the abbey. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/38-monastier-houses.jpg38 Monastier housesClose living. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/37a-monastier-colonnade.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAA colonnade outside the part of the abbey complex that houses a museum.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/37-monastier-abbey-buttress.jpg37 Monastier abbey buttressMassive flying buttress. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/36-monastier-abbey-brick-wall.jpg36 Monastier abbey brick wallClose up of abbey wall. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/35-monastier-abbey-wall.jpg35 Monastier abbey wallAn amazing wall. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/34-monastier-abbey3.jpg34 Monastier abbey#3At the rear of the Abbey Saint-Chaffre. Enlarge this one too. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/33monastier-abbey2.jpg33Monastier abbey#2Awesome. Enlarge this one and enjoy every stone. 2017-10-22T11:25:17+00:00monthlyhttps://tbeartravels.com/2013/02/28/cevennes-france-le-collet-de-deze-to-chasserades/https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/56-poster-rls.jpg56 poster RLSStevenson poster.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/55-donkey-poster.jpg55 donkey posterModestine, Stevenson’s not so co-operative donkey. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/54-hotel-chasserades.jpg54 Hotel ChasseradesLe Relais de Modestine Hotel. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/53-le-bleymard-house.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAA mansion in Le Bleymard. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/52-le-bleymard-chimney.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAWith lead flashing. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/51-le-bleymard-dripstones.jpg51 Le Bleymard dripstonesBefore lead flashinghttps://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/50-le-bleymard-dormers.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERASlate roof and dormer windows. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/49a-le-bleymard-lane2.jpg49a Le Bleymard lane#2All I can say about this laneway is it beats cream brick and colourbond. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/49-le-bleymard-laneway1.jpg49 Le Bleymard laneway#1Narrow lane in Le Bleymard. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/47-le-bleymard-sign.jpg47 Le Bleymard sign2017-10-22T11:20:02+00:00monthlyhttps://tbeartravels.com/2013/02/19/cevennes-france-tarascon-to-le-collet-de-deze/https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/map.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERARobert Louis Stevenson travelled from north to south whereas we travelled south to north. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/17-tool-gate.jpg17 tool gateA tool gate in St Germain de Calberte. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/16-brush-doorknocker.jpg16 brush doorknockerA brush doorknocker. It actually worked but it wasn’t real loud. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/15-roof-tiles.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAHandmade mudstone tiles.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/14-cottages.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAI could quite easily live here for a while.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/13-stone-steps.jpg13 stone stepsIn the region there are extensive deposits of mudstone, just the material for step and house building.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/12-door3.jpg12 door#3The black stone in the left door jamb could be black marble .https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/11-door1.jpg11 door#1How old is this door and when was it opened last? https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/10-door2.jpg10 door#2Beautiful random rubble wall.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/9-road-through-gorge.jpg9 road through gorgeNot all roads in the Cevennes are as comfortable to drive on as this one.2017-10-22T11:12:45+00:00monthlyhttps://tbeartravels.com/2013/02/10/provence-france-tarascon-and-the-camargue-2/https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/cement-mixer1.jpgcement mixer#1https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/3-front-of-house1.jpg3 front of houseThis grand villa was near the church. The wings were in ruin but the centre section was being lived in.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/26-ferry-across-rhone.jpg26 ferry across RhoneFerry across the River Rhone near Port Louis. The attendant here, even though it was cold and wet, was one of the happiest and friendliest Frenchmen we have met so far on our journey.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/25-tree-lined-road.jpg25 tree lined roadThe French authorities revere their roadside trees. In Australia trees this close to the road would be removed as a danger to motorists.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/24-channel.jpg24 channelOne of the many irrigation channels in the Camargue. It would be interesting to kayak down this canal and in the process get close to nature.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/23-madonna-statue.jpg23 Madonna statueBrilliant piece of sculpture in St Martha’s Church Tarasconhttps://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/22-church-organ.jpg22 church organPipe organ in St Martha’s Church Tarascon. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/21-church-window.jpg21 church windowThe unusual windows in the church at Aigues-Mortes. The patterns relate to knight regalia.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/20-fred-in-church.jpg20 Fred in churchInside the Church of Notre Dame des Sablons at Aigues-Mortes. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/19-pollarded-tree.jpg19 pollarded treeHeavily pollarded tree. 2017-10-22T11:07:38+00:00monthlyhttps://tbeartravels.com/2013/02/05/provence-france-tarascon-and-the-camargue/https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/camargue-christmas-bull.jpgCamargue Christmas bullCamargue Christmas bull.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/38-flamingos2.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAhttps://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/37-flamingos1.jpg37 flamingos#1Our first sighting of flamingos in the wild. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/36-black-bull.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERACamarguese Black bull. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/35-face.jpg35 faceAnother piece of local artwork, a fragmented ceramic face. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/34-cicadas.jpg34 cicadasCeramic cicadas. I think they should be called Black Madonnas.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/33-black-madonna.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAA postcard of a black Madonna. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/32-machinery-on-beach.jpg32 machinery on beachBig movers on the beach.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/31-beach-sign.jpg31 beach signRemembering basic French lessons.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/30-building.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAThe lighting is what drew me to this building. If you enlarge it you will see what I mean. 2017-10-22T11:04:08+00:00monthlyhttps://tbeartravels.com/2013/01/30/tarascon-france/https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/19-dressage.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAAnd this is how it used to be. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/18-interior-building.jpg18 interior buildingThere were five buildings like this, mainly used for dressage and other horse activities. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/17-old-building2.jpg17 old building#2https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/16-old-building1.jpg16 old building#1The deserted military building next to our hotel. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/15-rooftop.jpg15 rooftopView from our bedroom window. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/14-room.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAOur bedroom window. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/13-hotel.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAThe Hotel du Viaduc main entrance. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/12-countryside2.jpg12 countryside#2Eventually Bev managed to find a quiet road. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/11-grapevines.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAGrape vines in hibernation. In most fields there is a lone tree, left there for the workers to rest under. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/10-mountains.jpg10 mountains Awesome country. 2017-10-20T13:32:06+00:00monthlyhttps://tbeartravels.com/2013/01/10/st-gallen-switzerland/https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/30-greece-1972.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAFinding the sun in Greece in 1972 https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/29-tbear-in-snow.jpg29 Tbear in snowT Bear’s first experience of snow.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/28-gargoyle2.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAhttps://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/27-gargoyle1.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAhttps://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/26-morning-tea-spot2.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAhttps://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/25-morning-tea-spot1.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAAnd here’s the abbey a few days later. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/24-st-gallen-abbey2.jpg24 St Gallen Abbey#2The abbey a few days later after the snowfall. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/23-st-gallen-abbey1.jpg23 St Gallen Abbey#1St Gallen Abbeyhttps://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/22-snow-on-car.jpg22 Snow on carMaking the Fiat hire car ready for the road.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/21-beer-can-art.jpg21 beer can art2017-10-20T13:29:47+00:00monthlyhttps://tbeartravels.com/2013/01/08/rebstein-switzerland/https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/53a-sky.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAhttps://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/53-seealpsee2.jpg53 Seealpsee#2https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/52a-seealpsee3.jpg52a Seealpsee#3https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/51-seealpsee12.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAhttps://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/50-seealpsee7.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAhttps://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/49-seealpsee9.jpg49 Seealpsee#9https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/48-seealpsee8.jpg48 Seealpsee#8https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/47-seealpsee4.jpg47 Seealpsee#4https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/46-seealpsee6.jpg46 Seealpsee#6https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/45-seealpsee5.jpg45 Seealpsee#52017-10-20T13:25:30+00:00monthlyhttps://tbeartravels.com/2012/12/31/munich-germany-part-2/https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/31-autumn-leaves.jpg31 autumn leaveshttps://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/29-patterned-building.jpg29 patterned buildinghttps://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/28-museum-stairs.jpg28 museum stairshttps://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/27-door.jpg27 doorhttps://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/26-blog-tired.jpg26 blog tiredhttps://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/25-bomb-site.jpg25 bomb siteThe building site where the WW2 bomb was discovered. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/13-sunning.jpg13 sunningThe area in front of this building was one of the central parade grounds during the Nazi regime. Now it’s a place for sunning oneself.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/24-repaired-church.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERARepaired bomb damage. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/23-war-splats.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERABullet spats on a wall in one of the main Munich shopping areas. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/22-archive-building.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA2017-10-20T13:15:51+00:00monthlyhttps://tbeartravels.com/2012/12/29/munich-germany-part-1/https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/photo1.jpgphoto(1)Overlooking the complex.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/45-rio.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERASteel reinforcing sheet being lifted into position on a building site. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/44-pb130082.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAA display inside the foyer of the museum. The bike and chairs are full size so it is easy to visualise the size of the feature. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/43-museum-stairs.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAOne of the staircases in the museum. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/42-ceramic-wall3.jpg42 ceramic wall#3From my experience with clay extrusions, I know making, glazing and firing these tubes without them warping is quite an achievement. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/41-ceramic-wall2.jpg41 ceramic wall#2The extruded and glazed sections on the outer walls of the museum.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/40-museum2.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAThe three girls heading for the amazing museum building. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/39-museum1.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAThe incredibly colourful Museum of Modern Art. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/38-station4.jpg38 station#4https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/37-station2.jpg37 station#22017-10-20T13:11:26+00:00monthlyhttps://tbeartravels.com/2012/12/26/venice-italy/2017-10-20T13:02:28+00:00monthlyhttps://tbeartravels.com/2012/12/16/trieste-italy/2017-10-20T12:57:27+00:00monthlyhttps://tbeartravels.com/2012/12/08/rijeka-croatia/2017-10-20T12:54:10+00:00monthlyhttps://tbeartravels.com/2012/12/06/mostar-to-zagreb-via-sarajevo/2017-10-20T12:48:57+00:00monthlyhttps://tbeartravels.com/2012/12/05/day-2-mostar/2017-10-20T12:43:18+00:00monthlyhttps://tbeartravels.com/2012/12/05/day-1-mostar/2017-10-20T12:39:38+00:00monthlyhttps://tbeartravels.com/2012/11/23/dubrovnik-croatia/2017-10-20T12:33:57+00:00monthlyhttps://tbeartravels.com/2012/11/21/day-4-perast-montenegro/2023-09-15T08:00:03+00:00monthlyhttps://tbeartravels.com/2012/11/21/days-2-and-3-perast-montenegro/2017-10-20T12:22:21+00:00monthlyhttps://tbeartravels.com/2012/11/15/day-1-perast-montenegro/2017-10-20T12:17:45+00:00monthlyhttps://tbeartravels.com/2012/10/07/days-1-and-2-istanbul/2017-10-20T12:12:55+00:00monthlyhttps://tbeartravels.com/2012/10/11/day-3-istanbul/2017-10-20T12:12:12+00:00monthlyhttps://tbeartravels.com/2012/10/11/day-4-istanbul/2017-10-20T12:08:24+00:00monthlyhttps://tbeartravels.com/2012/10/11/day-5-istanbul/2017-10-20T12:05:25+00:00monthlyhttps://tbeartravels.com/2012/10/13/days-6-and-7-istanbul/2017-10-19T16:37:11+00:00monthlyhttps://tbeartravels.com/2012/10/14/days-8-and-9-istanbul/2017-10-19T16:30:49+00:00monthlyhttps://tbeartravels.com/2012/10/17/day-10-departure-from-turkey/2017-10-19T16:24:34+00:00monthlyhttps://tbeartravels.com/2012/10/19/days-1-to-4-samothraki/2017-10-19T16:21:47+00:00monthlyhttps://tbeartravels.com/2012/10/19/day-5-samothraki/2017-10-19T16:14:31+00:00monthlyhttps://tbeartravels.com/2012/10/21/day-6-samothraki/2017-10-19T16:10:06+00:00monthlyhttps://tbeartravels.com/2012/10/22/days-7-and-8-samothraki/2017-10-19T16:04:30+00:00monthlyhttps://tbeartravels.com/2012/10/23/days-9-10-11-samothraki/2017-10-19T15:59:05+00:00monthlyhttps://tbeartravels.com/2012/10/26/thessaloniki-greece/2017-10-19T15:54:40+00:00monthlyhttps://tbeartravels.com/2012/10/28/day-1-meteora-greece/2017-10-19T15:47:51+00:00monthlyhttps://tbeartravels.com/2012/11/01/day-2-meteora-greece/2017-10-19T15:41:47+00:00monthlyhttps://tbeartravels.com/2012/11/06/day-1-sarande-albania/2017-10-19T15:35:02+00:00monthlyhttps://tbeartravels.com/2012/11/09/vlore-albania/2017-10-19T15:28:14+00:00monthlyhttps://tbeartravels.com/2012/11/12/tirana-albania/2017-10-19T15:20:48+00:00monthlyhttps://tbeartravels.com/2012/11/14/shkoder-albania/2017-10-19T15:15:43+00:00monthlyhttps://tbeartravels.com/2012/11/14/ulcinj-montenegro/2017-10-19T15:06:42+00:00monthlyhttps://tbeartravels.com/2015/08/09/morocco-tangier-part-2/https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/66-friendly-man.jpg66 friendly manhttps://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/65-film-poster.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAAnother poster in Tangier. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/64-film-poster.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAFilm poster Tangier. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/63-gran-central-cafe.jpg63 Gran Central cafeThe outside seating area of the Grand Central. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/62-grand-central-cafe.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAMany a deal has been discussed within this café. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/58-american-legation-sign1.jpg58 American Legation signThe coat of arms over the front door of the old legation. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/57-c-book1.jpg57 C-BookCopy from my C-Book where Zemanali the carpenter signed his name. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/41-djellaba1.jpg41 djellabaA rear view of a djellaba. Sometimes the hood is used as a pocket when in the down position, easy pickings for a pickpocket though. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/61-legation-safe.jpg61 Legation safe A unique piece of history, the legation safe. Imagine the sensitive and top-secret documents that would have been stored over the years. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/60-legation-windows.jpg60 legation windowsIntricately carved Moorish-style wooden window shutters above the garden. 2017-10-18T20:19:31+00:00monthlyhttps://tbeartravels.com/2015/08/05/morocco-tangier-part-1/https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/32-view-to-new-town.jpg32 view to new townOver the years the medina could no longer cope with the influx of people from rural areas so the high-rise urban sprawl commenced. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/31-boy-climbing.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAA lad after my own heart doing a spot of roof top exploration.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/30-medina-living.jpg30 medina livingLooking into the higher parts of the medina. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/29-medina-rooftops.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERALooking into the higher parts of the medina. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/28-teapot.jpg28 teapotOrnate teapot pointing at our bedroom door. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/27-guesthouse.jpg27 guesthouseDining area of the Dar Bargach guesthouse. The photograph is taken from the balcony outside our bedroom door. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/26a-sign.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERASign near the Hotel Continental entrance indicating better times. As far as I could see the perfumery is no longer operational. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/26-hotel-tearoom.jpg26 hotel tearoomThe Hotel Continental tearoom.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/25-hotel-lounge-area.jpg25 hotel lounge areaLounge area adjacent to reception. A feature of the area is the blue five-pointed star (interlaced pentangle) part of the wall above the gramophone. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/24-hotel-reception.jpg24 hotel receptionHotel Continental reception. 2025-02-16T08:43:54+00:00monthlyhttps://tbeartravels.com/2015/10/06/exit-morocco-casablanca-to-spain/https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/18-tangier-from-ferry1.jpg18 Tangier from ferryFarewell Morocco. Looking back towards the Tangier medina. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/19-new-tangier.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAView of the Tangier urban sprawl (new Tangier) from the ferry as we headed for Tarifa.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/17-ferry-and-cruise-ship.jpg17 ferry and cruise shipTangier Ville port. Our ferry on the left and a cruise ship on the right. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/16-passengers-on-train-line.jpg16 Passengers on train linePassengers of the Casablanca to Tangier express arriving at Tangier railway station. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/15-down-the-tube.jpg15 Down the tubeThe tube. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/14-wheelbarrow-midair.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAThe wheelbarrow in midair. The wheel is just under a metre off the ground. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/13-wheelbarrow-into-mixer.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERANext, the wheelbarrow contents went into the concrete mixer hopper. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/12-upright-shovel.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAThe shovel placed back in the sand. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/11-shovelling-gravel.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAFilling the wheelbarrow with gravel.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/10-minding-the-generator.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAA worker in prone mode, minding the generator and having a chat on a mobile phone. 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hall and marketAugsburg Rathaus alight for the Christmas market.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/27-ab-city-hall3.jpg27 A'b City Hall#3https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/26-ab-city-hall1.jpg26 A'b City Hall#1https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/25-ab-city-hall2.jpg25 A'b City Hall#2https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/24-ab-fuggerei6.jpg24 A'b Fuggerei#6https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/23-ab-fuggerei5.jpg23 A'b fuggerei#5https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/22-ab-fuggerei4.jpg22 A'b Fuggerei#4https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/21-ab-bw1.jpg21 A'b bw#1https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/20-ab-bw4.jpg20 A'b bw#4https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/19-ab-bw5.jpg19 A'b bw#52017-10-12T15:57:02+00:00monthlyhttps://tbeartravels.com/2017/10/10/observations-from-the-saddle-of-a-bike-stuttgart-germany/https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/33-4wd-with-petrol-can-on-bonnet.jpg33 4WD with petrol can on bonnet‘Bewdy, mate’.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/32-riding-through-cinema-arcade.jpg32 Riding through cinema arcadeHere is Bev riding through the theatre complex shopping mall. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/31-disabled-musician.jpg31 Disabled musicianPeace be with you my friend and may your next life be less traumatic. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/30-sand-sculpture.jpg30 Sand sculptureSand sculpture. This piece was created by a Bulgarian. We had a yarn, shook hands and went our way. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/29-honey-in-the-market.jpg29 Honey in the marketHoney products. No, we can’t carry any!https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/28-flowers-in-the-market.jpg28 Flowers in the marketFlowers in the farmers’ market. Basil in the foreground.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/27-berries-in-the-market.jpg27 Berries in the marketBerries at the farmers market. Raspberries, blueberries and blackberries.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/26-stemmi-and-fred.jpg26 Stemmi and FredStemmi was proud to stand by me and advocate Triton motorbikes.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/25-illusion-of-a-bakery.jpg25 Illusion of a bakeryAn in-shop bakery? Sorry, no, it’s not a real bakery. It’s a photographic reproduction on the front of a supermarket.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/24-bakery.jpg24 BakeryAn in-shop bakery? Sorry, no, it’s not a real bakery. It’s a photographic reproduction on the front of a supermarket.2017-10-12T03:10:32+00:00monthlyhttps://tbeartravels.com/2017/10/02/observations-from-the-saddle-of-a-bike-switzerland/https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/21c-winterthur-seat.jpg21c Winterthur seatNot sure what it sayshttps://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/13-claude-winterthur1.jpg13 Claude Winterthurhttps://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/38-beer-at-end-of-day.jpg38 Beer at end of dayGetting ready for the forthcoming adventure.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/37-orange-pumpkins.jpg37 Orange pumpkinsSuch a brilliant orange.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/36-colourful-pumpkins.jpg36 Colourful pumpkinsColourful pumpkins, squashes and gourds on the way.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/35-bike-ride.jpg35 Bike rideOf course, the countryside always awaits an afternoon bike ride. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/34-garden-furniture.jpg34 Garden furnitureThe garden that awaited us on our arrival in Zurich. The sun and the recliner chair provided a warm rest after the long flight. The garden furniture is produced by a prisoner enterprise in Zurich.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/33-stag-on-high-zurich-station.jpg33 Stag on high Zurich stationA stag deer on high. Maybe a deer appears in the railway station because it symbolizes a gentle, enticing lure of new adventures.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/32a-visitors-on-high-zurich-station.jpg32a Visitors on high Zurich stationA group of visitors looking down from on high. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/31-guardian-angel-zurich-station.jpg31 Guardian angel Zurich stationThe Guardian Angel by Niki de Saint Phalle (1930-2002) hanging in the large hall of Zurich railway station. 2017-10-09T16:08:28+00:00monthlyhttps://tbeartravels.com/2012/07/08/day-3-hungerford-to-kilcowera/2017-10-02T02:53:08+00:00monthlyhttps://tbeartravels.com/2017/09/19/observations-from-the-saddle-of-a-bike-prelude-to-the-journey/https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/18-semi-solid-tyre.jpg18 Semi solid tyreSemi solid tyre. Exhibit in Velo museum. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/13-dandy-horse1.jpg13 Dandy HorseStriding along on a two-wheeled walking machine, later nicknamed the Dandy Horse. This beautiful drawing is by Wilhelm Siegrist (1797-1843). Image credit: In the public domain via Wikipedia. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/33-leatherwork.jpg33 LeatherworkAn example of Marcello’s work, the front of a leather document folder. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/32-tool-board.jpg32 Tool boardMarcello’s tool board. I love the order, everything in its place and a place for everything. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/31-modern-swiss-army-bike.jpg31 Modern Swiss army bikeA modern Bazooka-carrying Swiss Army bicycle. The Swiss army no longer use bicycles as a mode of transport. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/30-old-swiss-army-bike.jpg30 Old Swiss Army bikeA vintage Swiss Army bicyclehttps://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/29-swiss-army-map-case.jpg29 Swiss army map caseThe 1941 Swiss Army map case. Cases such as this one hung on the side of the Swiss army bicycle. Observe the perfect circle of stitching, not done by machine but by hand! https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/28-marcello-and-fred.jpg28 Marcello and FredMarcello making a gift to me of a 1941 leather Swiss Army map case in which my concertina book fitted perfectly. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/27-cool-bicycle.jpg27 Cool bicycleThe coolest but not necessarily the most comfortable. Image credit: Unknown author. If any reader knows the origin of this image I will gladly give due credit. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/26-gold-fatbike-house-of-solid-gold.jpg26 Gold-Fatbike-house-of-solid-goldHouse of Solid Gold 24k gold Extreme mountain bike. Image credit: From Guilty magazine. 2019-02-16T09:05:55+00:00monthlyhttps://tbeartravels.com/2017/09/15/revisiting-england-and-wales-visit-to-maggie-part-2/https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/63-maggie-and-bev.jpg63 Maggie and BevMaggie today without the fly veil. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/62-forest-glade-wales.jpg62 Forest glade WalesThe pleasant glade at the end of our ride.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/60sequoia_tunnel_tree.jpg60Sequoia_Tunnel_TreeTunnel Tree. (circa 1940). Image credit: In the public domain. Photographer, Grant George A. Via Wikipedia.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/59general_sherman_tree_looking_up.jpg59General_Sherman_tree_looking_upGeneral Sherman Tree in Sequoia National Park. Image credit: Author Jim Bahn and uploaded by hike 395. Via Wikipedia. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/58-sequoia-wales.jpg58 Sequoia WalesGiant redwood. Unfortunately there was no plaque on the tree giving details as to what species it was or when it was planted. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/57-meadow-flowers.jpg57 Meadow flowersThe only words that come to mind are stunningly beautiful.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/56-wildflowers-wales.jpg56 Wildflowers WalesMeadows along the way.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/55-welsh-canal.jpg55 Welsh canalIt would be feasible to travel the M & B Canal in a canoe and camp in the fields each night. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/54-narrow-boats.jpg54 Narrow boatsNarrow boats on the canal. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/53-along-the-canal-path.jpg53 Along the canal pathIt’s rides like this that make the effort of carrying bikes worthwhile.2017-09-16T04:23:32+00:00monthlyhttps://tbeartravels.com/2017/09/03/revisiting-england-and-wales-visit-to-maggie-in-wales/https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/10-bullocky1.jpg10 BullockySnigging logs. Image credit: The above photograph is not Tib snigging logs but Ron Mc Kinnon, son of Bert Mc Kinnon who worked with bullocks back in the 1920s. Ron has a very informative web page and well worth reading. Go to home.exetel.com.au/tomerong/bullock/ if you want to read about the art of the bullocks. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/30-maggieflies.jpg30 Maggie&FliesHere’s Maggie on the Birdsville tour having a cup of tea under a fly veil.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/29-ian-innamincka.jpg29 Ian InnaminckaIan was not a carpenter or carpetlayer but a jack-of-all-trades at the Innamincka Pub, South Australia https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/28-yowah-opal-field.jpg28 Yowah opal fieldInstructing clients about how to find Yowah nuts. Picking over opal field mullock heaps is called ‘noodling’.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/27-opal_from_yowah_queensland_australia_.jpgBoulder opalPolished Yowah nut. Image credit: JJ Harrison (jjharrison89@facebook.com). This image is a featured on Wikimedia. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/26-mesa.jpg26 MesaPacked up and ready to go after having slept on top of a mesa north of Birdsville, outback Queensland. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/25-bush-camp.jpg25 Bush campWhen on research trips our camping setup was simple. We slept on the ground under a tarpaulin slung off the roof rack of the car. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/23-wingless-grasshopper.jpg23 wingless grasshopperA wingless grasshopper we met in the Sturt Stony Desert. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/24-desert-gibbers.jpgGibber stonesA close look at the gibbers of the Sturt Stony Desert. Note the stones are touching each other. Gibber is an aboriginal word for stone. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/22-desert_camp.jpg22 Desert_campA Sturt Stony Desert camp. 2017-09-16T04:00:55+00:00monthlyhttps://tbeartravels.com/2015/10/21/spain-cuenca/https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/1a-map.jpg1a maphttps://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/43-farewell-cuenca.jpg43 Farewell CuencaFarewell Cuenca. Detail from Colores Gallery.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/42-leaving-cuenca.jpg42 leaving CuencaThe sum total of our luggage…four paniers, one camera bag, two bikes and two small backpacks (out of picture). https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/40-seed-pods.jpg40 Seed pods Seed pods near our breakfast spot. Species unknown. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/39-breakfast-in-bush.jpg39 Breakfast in bushBreakfast in the forest. Porridge followed by scrambled eggs this morning. I would gladly have breakfast in the bush like this for the rest of my life. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/38-supecall.jpg38 SupeCallSuperCall. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/37-cafe-food.jpg37 cafe foodAfter a long ride sustenance was what was required. Terraza del Jucar Café. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/36-cafe-terraza-del-jucar.jpg36 cafe Terraza del Jucar Terraza del Jucar Café. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/35-start-of-bike-path.jpg35 start of bike pathThe start of the bike path. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/34-bike-routejpg.jpg34 bike routeJPGThe road and bike path along the Jucar Gorge. 2017-08-14T08:21:04+00:00monthlyhttps://tbeartravels.com/2015/11/06/spain-valencia/https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/38-reflection-valencia-station.jpg38 reflection Valencia stationA reflection in the side of the train at Valencia Railway Station the morning we left for Barcelona. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/37-cathedral-door.jpg37 Cathedral doorAn unusually plain portal or entrance to a church in Valencia. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/36-street-lights-valencia.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAOrnate street lights.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/35-valencia-building.jpg35 Valencia buildingCreative false arch facade of a building somewhere in Valencia. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/34-aerial-view-plaza-redonda.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAAerial view Plaza Redondahttps://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/33-plaza-redonda.jpg33 Plaza RedondaUpper floors of the Plaza Redonda.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/32-bank-of-valencia.jpg32 Bank of ValenciaBanca de Valencia making use of a wedge allotment.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/31-goya-etching.jpg31 goya etchingAn etching of an acrobat with agility and audacity by Francisco Goya 1816. Image credit: image is copyright free.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/30-malaga-bullring.jpgMy beautiful pictureBev waving a cape in the Malaga bullring 1972. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/29-matador-in-training.jpgMy beautiful pictureA 1972 photograph of a matador in training. 2017-08-14T05:26:27+00:00monthlyhttps://tbeartravels.com/2015/11/22/spain-barcelona/https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/38-camera-bag.jpg38 camera bagThe stolen camera bag. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/37-view-from-window-barcelona.jpg37 View from window BarcelonaView from our apartment window, looking towards Barcelona’s main square.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/36-map-barcelona-area.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAMap showing where Bev and I stayed and ate in Barcelona.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/35-healthy-organic-food.jpg35 Healthy organic foodA healthy wok meal at Barcelona’s Ecological Restaurant.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/34-organic-restaurant-sign.jpg34 Organic restaurant signA great Barcelona restaurant for healthy food.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/33-cupolas-arc-de-triomf-barcelona.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAFaux crowns on top of the Barcelona Arc de Triomf cupolas. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/32-arc-de-triomf-barcelona.jpg32 Arc de Triomf BarcelonaRiding through Barcelona’s Arc de Triomf. The photograph was taken early morning before the tourists hit the streets. The arch was built as the main entrance for the 1888 Barcelona World Fair. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/31-spire-old-hospital.jpg31 Spire old hospitalNeedle spire supported by delicate flying buttresses on the Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/30-entrance-old-hospital.jpg30 Entrance old hospitalEntrance to the old hospital. A touch of Gothic with a dash of Art Nouveau and maybe a little Moorish influence as well.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/29-old-hospital.jpg29 Old hospitalThe hospital de La Santa Creu i Sant Pau. Architect Antoni Gaudi died here in 1926 after the trolley bus incident. 2017-08-14T05:20:03+00:00monthlyhttps://tbeartravels.com/2015/12/26/france-beziers-southern-france/https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/img_8826.jpgIMG_8826Bike shop owner Timo.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/42-french-flag-half-mast-brisbane.jpg42 French flag half mast BrisbaneFrench flag at half mast, Queensland Parliament building, Brisbane.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/41-french-flag-over-opera-house.jpg41 French flag over Opera HouseGovernments of civilised nations all around the world pledged their solidarity with France. Image credit: NSW Government. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/40-bride-and-groom.jpg40 Bride and groomThe bride and groom. Long live France and your marriage and farewell Beziers! https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/39-michelle.jpg39 MichelleMichelle and Bev saying farewell. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/38-borer-ridden-wood-brace.jpg38 borer-ridden wood braceThe borer-ridden handle of a wood brace much older than me. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/37-flea-market.jpg37 Flea marketAuthentic bric-a-brac. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/36-flea-market.jpg36 Flea marketDoing the rounds of the Beziers flea market. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/35-son-et-lumiere-beziers.jpg35 Son et Lumiere BeziersThe Municipal Theatre draped with the present day flag of France (Tricolour). https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/34-son-et-lumiere-beziers.jpg34 Son et Lumiere Beziers Fleur-de-lis once appeared on French flags. 2017-08-14T05:11:58+00:00monthlyhttps://tbeartravels.com/2016/01/28/france-ouyre-midi-pyrenees/https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/51-small-river1.jpg51 Small riverCool river near Larry’s. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/52-poppies.jpg52 PoppiesA garden on the banks of the river. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/54-riding-on-path.jpg54 Riding on pathA much cared for path in the village of Ouyre. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/55-rodez-station.jpg55 Rodez stationFarewell Larry, Milan and southern France. The valuable bottle of wine was standing upright in my right pannier.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/53-friendly-dog.jpg53 Friendly dogA local dog that befriended us. Dogs seem to team up with us and take us walking (Chefchaouen Morocco is an example). This one wanted to play with sticks. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/56-statue.jpg56 statueFrance is a very sensuous country and it has the ability to draw one back time after time.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/51-small-river.jpg51 Small riverCool river near Larry’s. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/39-pass-near-turpan-west-china1.jpg39 Pass near Turpan West ChinaA pass though the Shan Mountains, also called the Heavenly Mountains, near Turpan west China. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/33-muhamed.jpg33 MuhamedMuhamed signing my concertina book. Bev bought a number of scarves to give away as gifts. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/47-old-barn-ouyre.jpg47 Old barn OuyreAn old barn waiting conversion. These days barns like this one are being converted into very acceptable abodes. 2017-08-14T04:39:39+00:00monthlyhttps://tbeartravels.com/2016/04/05/france-a-brief-but-nostalgic-stopover-in-paris/https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/33a-aust-light-pole.jpglight poleOnly in Australia. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/15-1973-arc-detriomphe1.jpgMy beautiful pictureThe Champs Elysees and the Arc de Triomphe 1973. I love the vintage cars of the ‘Golden Age’. I took this photograph out of the rear window of our VW Beetle. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/36-fred_pont-de-la-concorde.jpg36 Fred_Pont de la Concorde.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/35-bev_eiffel-tower.jpg35 Bev_Eiffel Towerhttps://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/34-sacre-couer.jpg34 Sacre-CouerSacre-Couer.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/33-only-in-paris.jpg33 Only in ParisA view that could only be in Paris.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/32-crowd-control_louvre.jpg32 Crowd control_LouvreBarriers to control crowds at the Louvre Museum precinct have spoilt the aesthetics of this famous landmark.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/31-tuileries-palace.jpg31 Tuileries PalaceTuileries Palace and Gardens.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/30-under-a-bridge-in-paris.jpg30 Under a bridge in ParisView from under a Paris bridge.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/29-on-the-seine.jpg29 On the SeineOn the River Seine.2017-08-14T04:24:56+00:00monthlyhttps://tbeartravels.com/2015/10/13/spain-cordoba/https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/55-bbear-and-cherries.jpg55 BBear and cherriesBBear securely strapped to the handle bars and guarding the cherries. The cherries were in season and they were delicious. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/54-cat-in-window.jpg54 Cat in windowI don’t need a cat but I do appreciate them as a photographic subject. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/53-decorated-saucer.jpg53 Decorated saucerAttention to detail, an intricate design on a saucer. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/52-tiled-painting.jpg52 Tiled paintingAsking for a serviette after having a feed of olives? Modern artists can paint on tiles as well. Circa 1990.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/51-exposed-staircase-handrails.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAThe house is gone but the staircase handrail remains. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/50-marine-fossils-in-kerb.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERALimestone kerb, marine skeletons in the stone can be easily discerned. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/49-belltower-mezquita.jpg49 Belltower MezquitaThe Mezquita-Catedral bell tower. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/48-entrance-to-mezquita.jpg48 Entrance to Mezquitahttps://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/47-detail.jpg47 DetailDetail in archway.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/46-interior-cathedral.jpg46 Interior cathedralCombination of two styles of architecture.2017-08-14T04:20:42+00:00monthlyhttps://tbeartravels.com/2017/07/19/revisiting-england-and-wales-journey-into-the-past-in-berkshire-part-2/https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/22-blind-musician-mexico1.jpgBlind busker MexicoThe smiling busker’s mate, a blind guitarist. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/4-johns-first-flight-crew1.jpg4 John's first flight crewFirst crew. John at starboard edge of photograph.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/45-ceramic-church.jpg45 Ceramic churchThe inspiration for me to create this ceramic church (260mm high) came from our visits to the Church of St Gregory. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/44-side-gate-of-church-welford.jpg44 Side gate of church WelfordThe side gate of the St Gregory churchyard. Note the different length hinges on the gate. The different lengths mean the gate will always swing shut if left open.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/43-lychgate-welford.jpg43 Lychgate WelfordThe lychgate and St Gregory burial ground. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/42-northern-window-of-church-welford.jpg42 Northern window of church WelfordLess impressive northern side of St Gregory’s church. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/41-church-window-welford.jpg41 church window WelfordA beautifully crafted tracery window with a human and a dog’s head as imposts. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/40-interior-of-church.jpg40 Interior of churchInterior of St Gregory. I’m going to call the style Graceful Gothic. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/39-church-entrance-welford.jpg39 Church entrance WelfordDetail of the round tower stonework. How the masons achieved such a straight uniform curved profile does bear thinking about. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/38-welford-church.jpg38 Welford churchThe Church of Welford St Gregory and the rear of Welford Park house.2020-06-18T09:27:33+00:00monthlyhttps://tbeartravels.com/2017/06/12/revisiting-and-wales-journey-into-the-past-in-berkshire/https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/35-john-s-transporting-glass-for-conservatory.jpgJohn and LotusJohn using his Lotus convertible as a flat top to transport the conservatory glass from the hardware store to Honeybottom. Note the tin of putty and the tiedown rope attached to the door handle. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/34-building-conservatory-honeybottom-1973.jpgBuilding conservatory HoneybottomBuilding the conservatory. Allison (left), Joan (John’s only daughter) and yours truly. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/33-mole-talpa_europaea_mhnt.jpg33 Mole Talpa_europaea_MHNTA mole. Image credit: Photographer Didier Descouens via Wikipedia. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/32-molehill.jpg32 MolehillA molehill with the handles of the mole catcher’s trap pointing skywards.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/31-cottage-wall-near-honeybottom.jpg31 Cottage wall near HoneybottomThe cottage wall (2015) where we found Allison asleep in the stinging nettles. At the time the manicured lawn was a wild garden. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/30-honeybottom-garden-pool-1973.jpgGarden pool HoneybottomThe garden pool with friends Honeybottom 1973. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/29-a-garden-path.jpg29 A garden pathThe woodland path at Honeybottom along which John and I staggered with Allison back to the house. Taken during our Encountering the Past Odyssey 2015.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/28-natalie-john-allison-honeybottom-1973.jpg28 Natalie John Allison Honeybottom 1973Colonial housekeepers Natalie and Allison with John S, or as the girls used to call him, ‘the lord of the manor’. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/27-bedroom-old-part-honeybottom-1973.jpgHoneybottom bedroomA bedroom in the oldest portion of Honeybottom.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/26-library-end-honeybottom.jpgHoneybottomThe wing (circa 1973) opposite to where we lived comprising the library and drawing room. The section on the left is the oldest part of the house and was the honeykeeper’s cottage in Cromwell’s day. Joan (John’s daughter and subject of the previous post) told me she once stood on top of the chimney and waved to passing birds!2021-05-10T08:15:07+00:00monthlyhttps://tbeartravels.com/2017/06/09/revisiting-england-and-wales-destination-tincleton/https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/27-grey-squirrel.jpg27 Grey squirrelThe grey squirrel, native to eastern North America, one of many in English parks. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/26-red-squirrel.jpg26 Red-squirrelThe red squirrel, native of England and Northern Europe. Image credit: Arto Alanenpaa via Wikipedia. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/25-woodcut_hugh-dunford-wood.jpg25 Woodcut_Hugh Dunford WoodA squirrel on a food sortie. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/24-english-magpie.jpg24 English magpieAn English magpie, a common garden bird. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/23-woodcut_hugh-dunford-wood.jpg23 Woodcut_Hugh Dunford WoodThe English magpie surrounded by shiny objects. The Australian equivalent is the bower bird.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/22-woodcut_hugh-dunford-wood.jpg22 Woodcut_Hugh Dunford WoodAll owls dream of mice.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/21-sculpture-by-lisa-lindqvist.jpg21 Sculpture by Lisa Lindqvist.Modern-day Rodin Thinker? https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/20-sculpture-by-lisa-lindqvist.jpg20 Sculpture by Lisa LindqvistTall couple.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/19-entrance-tincleton-gallery.jpg19 Entrance Tincleton GalleryEntrance to Tincleton Gallery. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/18-castle_saunderson-ireland.jpg18 Castle_Saunderson IrelandCastle Saunderson County Cavan Ireland, the family seat of the Saunderson family. Image credit: C.A.Saunderson. 2017-07-18T05:29:58+00:00monthlyhttps://tbeartravels.com/2017/06/08/revisiting-england-and-wales-final-camps-in-the-uk/https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/12a-bennets-wallabies.jpg12a Bennets wallabieshttps://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/26-vw-camping-rig.jpg26 VW camping rigA very serious touring rig.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/25-wet-campsite.jpg25 Wet campsiteThe neighbour’s abandoned campsite.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/24-glamorous-yurt.jpg24 Glamorous yurtA ‘glampsite’. Image credit: from blog.gruborpub.comhttps://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/23-interior-of-yurt.jpg23 Interior of yurtBev in the dining area of the Green Yurt. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/22-exterior-of-yurt.jpg22 Exterior of yurtOur basic ‘Green Yurt’. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/21-covered-area-bruce-arms.jpg21 Covered area Bruce ArmsA very commodious spot for us to shelter and have lunch.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/20-witchetty-grub.jpg20 Witchetty grubThe head of a witchetty grubhttps://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/19-trying-witchetty-grubs.jpgTasting witchetty grubWitchetty grub dessert. Our hostess in the background is encouraging Bev to give it a go.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/18-tbear-and-damper.jpgDamper cookingDamper dough dusted with flour cooking slowly on a bed of hot coals. 2017-06-08T09:00:28+00:00monthlyhttps://tbeartravels.com/2014/11/14/france-to-normandy-and-back-part-2/2017-06-05T05:38:50+00:00monthlyhttps://tbeartravels.com/2015/09/04/morocco-fez-part-1/https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/27-minaret.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAA mosque minaret near our lodgings. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/26-rooftop-view.jpg26 rooftop viewLooking over the Fez medina and out to the foothills of the Atlas Mountains. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/25-mosaic-tiles.jpg25 mosaic tilesAn example of Zellige work. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/23-spacious-bedroom.jpg23 spacious bedroom Our bedroom. We could not ask for anything more. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/22-spacious-bathroom.jpg22 spacious bathroomOur colourful ensuite bathroom. The spaciousness of the bathroom made one feel very regal. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/21-wall-decoration.jpg21 wall decorationFirst floor bedroom windows looking into the atrium. Below is the communal courtyard area. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/20-looking-up-to-room.jpg20 looking up to roomOur bathroom window is directly above the tall wooden door (where the dish is hanging from the sill). https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/19-courtyard.jpg19 courtyardThe atrium (courtyard) serving as a sitting/dining area of Dar Lalla Kenza. Talking travel with a couple of fellow travellers. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/18-front-door-hostel.jpg18 front door hostelAt last the doorway of Dar Lalla Kenza. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/17-alley-to-hostel.jpg17 alley to hostelThe laneway to the hostel, which I think was going to be paved.2017-06-05T05:20:09+00:00monthlyhttps://tbeartravels.com/2017/05/28/revisiting-england-and-wales-farm-camps-in-northern-england/https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/34-border-collie-pup1.jpg34 Border Collie pupCullen’s young mate, a Border Collie.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/33-farmland-sth-yorkshire1.jpg33 Farmland Sth Yorkshirehttps://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/3-warning-about-fishing1.jpg3 Warning about fishingNo taking the fish away, no cooking and no killing the fish.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/35-camp-behind-astone-fence.jpg35 Camp behind astone fenceAnother view from our camp on the tenant farm.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/33-farmland-sth-yorkshire.jpg33 Farmland Sth YorkshireSouth Yorkshire farmland. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/32-sun-worshipping-tenant-farm.jpg32 Sun worshipping tenant farmBev doing what sunflowers do at the tenant farmer’s camp.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/31-cullen.jpg31 CullenHow envious we are of the English clear complexion.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/30-cullen-and-calves1.jpg30 Cullen and calvesCullen and his poddy calves.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/29-winnats-pass-peak-dist-np1.jpg29 Winnats Pass Peak Dist NPA cleft through Winnats Pass Peak District National Park.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/28-rolling-downs-peak-district.jpg28 Rolling downs Peak DistrictThe rolling downs of the Peak District.2017-05-30T07:07:46+00:00monthlyhttps://tbeartravels.com/2017/05/28/revisiting-england-and-wales-camping-in-wales/https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/48-camping-in-snowdonia.jpg48 Camping in SnowdoniaOur mountain camp in Snowdonia.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/48-road-to-betwys-y-coed-snowdonia-np.jpg48 Road to Betwys-y-Coed Snowdonia NPLooking from our campsite towards one of the mountain streams after torrential rain. The stone embankment high on the left is the road to Betws-y-Coed, a popular tourist town in the heart of Snowdoniahttps://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/47-snowdonia-np.jpg47 Snowdonia NPThe view down the valley from our mountain camphttps://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/46-snowdonia-np.jpg46 Snowdonia NPThe view down the valley from our mountain camphttps://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/45-snowdonia-np.jpg45 Snowdonia NPThe mountain camp.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/44-menai-suspension-bridge.jpg44 Menai suspension bridgeThe Telford Menai suspension bridge that links the island of Anglesey and the mainland of Wales.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/43-menai-suspension-bridge.jpg43 Menai Suspension BridgeMick’s photograph of the bridge downloaded to Wikipedia by sevela.p https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/42-menai-suspension-bridge.jpg42 Menai suspension bridgeBev’s photograph of Telford’s iron suspension bridgehttps://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/41-method-to-keep-cars-off-property.jpg41 Method to keep cars off propertyA land owner’s attempt to keep cars from parking on his land. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/40-no-parking-sign.jpg40 No Parking signThe ambiguous sign. 2017-05-28T09:51:57+00:00monthlyhttps://tbeartravels.com/2017/02/04/revisiting-england-and-wales-3/https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/47-bev-elisabeth-fred.jpg47-bev-elisabeth-fredWith our dear friend Elisabeth. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/31-old-man-beard.jpg31-old-man-beardOld man beard or beard lichen (Usnea species). https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/47-elisabeth-and-bev.jpg47-elisabeth-and-bevElisabeth and Bev.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/46-elisabeth-garden.jpg46-elisabeth-gardenThe rivulet running into the lake.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/45-communal-lake.jpg45-communal-lakeThe communal lake and two of the log cabins surrounding the lake. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/44-old-photo-viaduct.jpg44-old-photo-viaduct Bridge over Mawddach estuary 1926. Image credit: In public domain. Project Gutenbe eText 20074. via Wikipedia. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/43-river-property.jpg43-river-propertyScenery along the way. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/42-farmstead-on-mawddach-river.jpg42-farmstead-on-mawddach-riverFarmstead along the way. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/41-train-driver.jpg41-train-driverThe driver of the train. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/40-train-on-viaduct.jpg40-train-on-viaductThe train. 2017-04-21T06:56:50+00:00monthlyhttps://tbeartravels.com/2017/04/03/revisiting-england-and-wales-4/https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/27-wet-camp.jpg27 Wet campOur wet morning camp by the creek https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/26-cucumber-garden.jpg26 Cucumber gardenBev getting stuck into the cucumbers.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/25-vegetable-garden.jpg25 Vegetable gardenJohn and his greenhouse garden. John is now in his 90s.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/24-vegetable-garden.jpg24 Vegetable gardenA serious vegetable garden. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/23-orcheton-quay.jpg23 Orcheton QuayThe entrance to Orcheton Quay. Salad and green vegetables available to order.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/22-riverford-farm-shop.jpg22 Riverford Farm ShopThe entrance to the Riverford farm shop.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/21-kings_under_construction_at_swindon_cj_allen_steel_highway_1928.jpg21 Kings_under_construction_at_Swindon_(CJ_Allen,_Steel_Highway,_1928)Steam train construction workshop England 1928. Image credit: From Wikipedia and in the public domain. Scanner Andy Dingley.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/20-steam-locomotive-staverton.jpg20 Steam locomotive StavertonHornby-like Thomas the Tank Engine GWR1400 class steam locomotive coming into Staverton railway station. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/19-staverton-rail-station.jpg19 Staverton rail stationStaverton Railway station, the subject of many a tale and movie set. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/19-fields-near-staverton.jpg19 Fields near StavertonThe fields near our camp. It beats staying in a caravan park. 2017-04-21T06:55:40+00:00monthlyhttps://tbeartravels.com/2016/09/12/revisiting-england-and-wales-london/https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/46-baked-dinner.jpg46-baked-dinnerBBear leaning against the bottle of wine and contemplating the baked dinner with Yorkshire pudding prepared for us by Paul’s wife Gillian. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/45-paul-tasting-wine.jpg45-paul-tasting-wineLondon host Paul contemplating the qualities of the 1990 French wine. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/44-thomas-wyke-thames-frost-fair.jpg44-thomas-wyke-thames-frost-fairA frozen Thames (1683-1684). Image credit: In the public domain including the US. Scan from FT magazine by Thomas Wyke. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/43-temple-footbridge-over-thamesjpg.jpg43-temple-footbridge-over-thamesjpgTemple Footbridge, River Thames, Hurley. The bridge is part of the Thames Path. Image credit: Motmitt via Wikipedia. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/42-faraday-michael-fatherthames.jpg42-faraday-michael-fatherthamesProfessor Michael Faraday (1791-1867) giving his card to Old Father Thames. Image credit: In the public domain as author John Leech died in 1864.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/41-nightcart.gif41-nightcartAn 18th century London nightman’s calling card. Image credit: Via Wikipedia and in the public domain, including USA. Author unknown. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/40-map-route-of-thames.jpg40-map-route-of-thamesThe course of the River Thames. Many of the settlement names shown on the above map will no doubt be familiar with the reader. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/39-seven-springs-source-of-thames.jpg39-seven-springs-source-of-thamesAuthor Point at Seven Springs where the River Thames starts. Image credit: In the public domain thanks to photographer Wen D House. Via Wikipedia. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/38-battle-of-britain-air-observer.jpg38-battle-of-britain-air-observerSt Pauls in all its glory. Image credit: Unable to download author’s details therefore I am hoping it is in the public domain. If there is a copyright breach the image will be removed. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/37-st-pauls-cathedral-london.jpg37-st-pauls-cathedral-londonSt Pauls Cathedral. The ball, cross and lantern on top of the dome weighs seven hundred and seventy seven tonnes. 2017-04-03T05:50:23+00:00monthlyhttps://tbeartravels.com/2015/07/07/spain-seville/https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/76-shoes.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAA more sensible pair but still not good for foot health. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/75-shoes.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAA pair of high heels with substantial heels but just the same not good for the feet. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/74-shoes.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAPretty but ridiculous footwear. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/73-kombi-wedding-car.jpg73 Kombi wedding carAnd here it is, what a beauty! Note the official photographer sizing up a shot of the bride and groom through the Kombi window. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/72-pose-wedding-car.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAOne of the many young women who posed in front of the bridal car. This photograph should confirm the car enthusiasts’ thoughts as to what sort of car the bridal car was. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/71-kombi-wheel.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAThe wheel of the bridal car. Car aficionados, can you guess what the car is? https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/70-yellow-dress.jpg70 yellow dressStepping out clothes. Dedicated to our London friend Gillian. It’s easy for men to get dressed up, simply dust off the old suit, but for girls it’s a much more serious affair.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/69-wedding-fashion.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAWhat an outfit! Note the lady’s shoes. (More about the shoes of Spain to come). https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/68-wedding-guests.jpg68 wedding guestsThe fashions of the day in Seville. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/67colourful-wall-painting.jpg67colourful wall paintingGabriela Mistral was a Chilean poet, educator, diplomat, and feminist who was the first Latin American to win the Nobel Prize in Literature, in 1945. 2017-02-16T02:53:28+00:00monthlyhttps://tbeartravels.com/2015/08/24/morocco-chefchaouen-the-blue-town-part-1/https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/56-hassan.jpg56 HassanHassan the likeable Berber rogue.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/55-necklace.jpg55 necklaceThe Tuareg Agadez or Southern Cross with glass beads.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/54-hassan-he-berber.jpg54 Hassan he BerberBev and the likeable roguish shop owner Hassan. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/53-drain-cover.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERACardboard cover, a rock and a cat. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/52-carpenter.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAGouging out the resinous (soft portions) of the door timber. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/51-carpenter-in-street.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAA carpenter making a door. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/50-plasterer.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAA plasterer using his commonsense testing the scaffolding.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/49-porous-tufa.jpg49 porous tufaClose up view of porous tufa. up view of porous tufa. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/48-wall.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAFinished section of wall. When painted blue it will be very appealing. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/47-wall-mason.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAMeticulous time-consuming work. Pressing pieces of tufa into the cement. 2017-10-05T09:34:25+00:00monthlyhttps://tbeartravels.com/2016/11/23/revisiting-england-and-wales2/https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/14-apple-pear-diagram.jpg14-apple-pear-diagramPesticide and fungicide flows. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/13-apples-ready-for-picking.jpg13-apples-ready-for-pickingTwo organic apples ready to be plucked. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/12-apple-scrumplings.jpg12-apple-scrumplingsScrumplings at our Apple Tree Farm camp. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/11-apple-tree-camp.jpg11-apple-tree-campCamped under an oak tree in the orchard. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/10-page2-diary.jpg10-page2-diaryExpanded detail in my concertina book showing the circlip problem in detail and Brian’s greasy fingerprint signature. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/9-page1-diary.jpg9-page1-diaryConcertina book entry relating to the bike business in Cheltenham. Policeman’s Tree Camp bottom left.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/8-brian-cheltenham-bike-shop.jpg8-brian-cheltenham-bike-shop Brian at Williams bike shop, on the job replacing the broken circlip. The new circlip is on the bench. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/7-half-timbered-house.jpg7-half-timbered-houseAnother half-timbered house with Herringbone brick infill. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/6-street-ledbury.jpg6-street-ledburyA street of box-framed houses with terracotta brick infill. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/5-old-photo-ledbury.jpg5-old-photo-ledburyHow it was in Ledbury before the advent of the motorcar. 2016-11-23T20:40:11+00:00monthlyhttps://tbeartravels.com/2016/10/27/revisiting-england-and-wales1/https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/27-farmhouse1.jpg27-farmhouseThe first farmstead where I approached the owners. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/34-teasel-pods.jpg34-teasel-podsTeasel seedpod. This seedpod was approximately 35mm in diameter. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/33-teasel-plants.jpg33-teasel-plantsTeasel plant growing along the road edge near Policeman’s Tree Camp. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/32-wheatstalks.jpg32-wheatstalksA beautiful crop of wheat coming to maturity. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/31-wheatfields.jpg31-wheatfieldsHedgerows, wheatfields and oak trees. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/30-diary-entry-for-policemans-camp.jpg30-diary-entry-for-policemans-camp Concertina book entry for Policeman’s Tree Camp. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/29-oak-tree-avenue.jpg29-oak-tree-avenueThe driveway. I estimate these trees to be about ten years old. I would like to see them in a hundred years time.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/28-first-camp.jpg28-first-campOur camp, which I called Policeman’s Tree Camp, on the edge of the oak tree driveway.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/27-farmhouse.jpg27-farmhouseThe first farmstead where I approached the owners. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/26-scull-stored-on-garage.jpg26-scull-stored-on-garage2017-02-15T10:30:09+00:00monthlyhttps://tbeartravels.com/2016/08/03/france-dieppe-and-return-to-london/https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/371.jpgSnowdoniaWelsh mountain valleyhttps://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/361.jpgWelsh lakeWales.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/34-geese-st-james-park.jpg34 Geese St James ParkSharing space with the geese in St James Park. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/33-our-guide-in-london.jpg33 Our guide in LondonLaurent leading us to St James Park and waving us goodbye.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/32-guide-laurent.jpg32 Guide LaurentLaurent, our self-appointed and welcome guide. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/31-buying-a-train-ticket.jpg31 Buying a train ticket‘Come on, come on.’ https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/30-chalk-cliffs-jpg.jpg30 Chalk cliffs . JPGHello England. A section of the Seven Sisters, a series of chalk cliffs in East Sussex coast along the English Channel. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/29-statue-general-duquesne-with-crocheted-vest.jpg29 Statue General Duquesne with crocheted vestFrench Lieutenant General Abraham Duquesne (c.1610-1688) bade us farewell from the Dieppe ferry terminal. His winter vest was hand crocheted. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/28-dried-slow-loris.jpg28 Dried Slow LorisA Loris cut open to dry in the sun. They are commonly dried and sold as traditional medicine. Image credit: Carly Rose Star via Wikipedia. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/27-slender-loris.jpgSlender lorisTiger, a slender loris.2016-08-03T11:40:36+00:00monthlyhttps://tbeartravels.com/2016/02/21/france-limoges-limousin-region/https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/15a-claycraft_memorials1.jpg15a claycraft_memorials1Memorial Urns and markers.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/26-ceramics-factory.jpg26 Ceramics factoryMagasin D’Usine Porcelain factory and sales outlet. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/47-climbing-gear.jpg47 Climbing gearVery serious climbing rig. Again this image is from a roll film transparency. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/46-mt-aspiring.jpg46 Mt AspiringA group of student climbers on the rope in New Zealand. Photograph taken by our son Toby in late 1990s during a training session on Mount Aspiring. This photograph is from a scanned 6 x 7 roll film transparency. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/45-toby-climbing.jpg45 Toby climbingToby climbing a crack.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/44-bev-on-wall.jpgMy beautiful pictureBev on the rock in the 1990s. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/43-bbear-climbing.jpg43 BBear climbingEven BBear has a go at climbing the Limoges wall.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/42-ti-climbing-wall.jpg42 TI climbing wallThe tradition of rock climbing has continued in our family. Two of our grandchildren, Xavier (left) and Jarrah, bouldering on the wall of their cubby house. On the ground is a mattress to soften any falls.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/41-climbing-wall.jpg41 Climbing wallA couple of locals doing an early morning workout on the Limoges climbing wall. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/40-exhibitor-enamel-work.jpg40 Exhibitor enamel workFrilled Neck lizard by Francoise Berthome in the Burguet- Dehays gallery . Many European artists use the Frilled Neck lizard as subject material.2016-08-03T05:03:29+00:00monthlyhttps://tbeartravels.com/2012/07/07/day-2-marthaguy-ck-to-hungerford/2016-08-03T04:49:21+00:00monthlyhttps://tbeartravels.com/2012/06/29/day-1-moonbi-to-marthaguy-ck-camp/2016-08-03T04:45:19+00:00monthlyhttps://tbeartravels.com/2012/06/28/leg-1-moonbi-to-darwin/2016-08-03T04:39:19+00:00monthlyhttps://tbeartravels.com/2016/05/16/france-paris-to-dieppe-via-rouen/https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/25-dieppe-waterfront.jpg25 Dieppe waterfrontJudging by the very serious defences along the waterfront the Dieppe authorities obviously do not want a repeat of the Calais saga. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/24-rouen-station.jpg24 Rouen stationThe entrance to the art nouveau Gare de Rouen. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/23-joan-of-arc-ring.jpgCASCADE NEWSJoan of Arc’s ring. Image credit: www.telegraph.co.uk/news via Cascade News. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/22-painting-franccca7ois-chifflart-jeanne-darc.jpg22 Painting François Chifflart Jeanne d'ArcJoan in female attire about to meet her maker. Painting by Francois Chifflart (1825-1901). Image credit: In the public domain and via Wikipedia. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/21-capture-de-jeanne-darc.jpg21 Capture de Jeanne d'ArcJoan being captured by Burgundian soldiers. Painting by E.J. Lenepveu (1886-1890) part of a frieze in the Pantheon Museum Paris. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/20-the-maid-joan-of-arc.jpg20 'The Maid' Joan of Arc The Maid in battle and communicating with God mode. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/19-sculpture-joan-of-arc.jpg19 Sculpture Joan of ArcJoan of Arc in farm girl mode. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/18-image-joan-of-arc.jpg18 Image Joan of Arc A beautiful image of Jeanne d’Arc.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/17-joan-of-arc-portrait.jpg17 Joan of Arc portraitThe only portrait which Joan of Arc sat for. Image credit: from Historique des Archives Nationales Paris. Via New World Encyclopedia.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/16-artists-impression-great-tower.jpg16 Artist's impression Great TowerArtist’s impression showing the construction of the Great Tower. 2016-08-03T04:36:28+00:00monthlyhttps://tbeartravels.com/2015/09/15/morocco-fez-part-2/https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/67-fez-rail-station.jpg67 Fez rail stationFez railway station. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/66-snak-malak-boys.jpg66 Snak Malak boysHamza, Kwela and Daykr at the Snak Malak Café. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/65-omar-and-fred.jpg65 Omar and FredConfirming addresses with Omar. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/64-kiln.jpg64 kilnOne of the gas kilns at the pottery. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/63-intricate-pattern.jpg63 intricate patternIntricate geometrical patterns.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/62-ceramic-dinnerware.jpg62 ceramic dinnerwareBeautifully decorated bowls and eggcups.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/61-ceramic-bowls.jpg61 ceramic bowlsBeautifully decorated bowls and eggcups.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/60-glazes.jpg60 glazes The glaze pots and brushes. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/59-hand-painted-plate.jpg59 hand painted plateHand painted plate. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/58-setting-out-tile-pattern.jpg58 setting out tile patternLaying out a Zelliga pattern. 2015-09-21T05:52:35+00:00monthlyhttps://tbeartravels.com/2015/08/24/morocco-chefchaouen-the-blue-town-part-2/https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/26-street-scene.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAA local showing us the way to go home.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/25-work-in-progress.jpg25 work in progressPainting job in progresshttps://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/24-blue-doors.jpg24 blue doorsAnother of Bev’s doors.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/23-fred-and-dog.jpg23 Fred and dogThe friendly hound following me after the walk to the Spanish Mosque.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/22-wall-telephone.jpg22 wall telephoneNeat public telephone. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/21-well-worn-stairs.jpg21 Well worn stairsWell worn steps in the Kasbah.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/20-rooftop.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAMost of the houses have a rooftop living area.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/19-medina.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAAlmost 100% of the Chefchaouen medina is developed. Close living is something the locals are accustomed to.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/18-street-scene.jpg18 street sceneA quiet laneway with no hassles from touts.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/17-scallop-decoration.jpg17 scallop decorationMoorish entrance into a small hotel. The reverse scallop shell arch is very impressive. 2015-09-08T11:31:02+00:00monthlyhttps://tbeartravels.com/2015/07/22/spain-tarifa/https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/47-plasterer1.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAFour floors up, hard on the knees. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/49-h-bogart.jpg49 H BogartBogart in the mid WW2 movie Casablanca. This image of Bogart is in the public domain as it was never copyrighted. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/48-shoes-in-steet.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAShoe shop advertising. The street was too narrow for sandwich board advertising outside the shop so shoes on the street leading to the shop door was an alternative. Neat! https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/47-plasterer.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAFour floors up, hard on the knees. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/46-enjoying-sun.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAEnjoying the sun and waiting for a customer.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/45-unusual-stance.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAUnusual stance. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/44-artist-tile-mural.jpg44 artist tile muralThe tile mural was the work of Manuel Reine Jimenez. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/43-tile-artwork.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA'Wonky donkey'. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/42-tile-artwork.jpg42 tile artworkTile mural in the backstreets. Tuna and swordfish ready for the chop. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/41-koala-inn.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAThe traveller in the previous image was sitting on a step next to the Koala Inn. 2015-08-05T10:59:38+00:00monthlyhttps://tbeartravels.com/2015/06/10/spain-salamanca/https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/48-ruby-bridges.jpg48 Ruby BridgesThe brave Ruby Bridges 2010. Image credit: Infrogmation of New Orleans via Wikipedia. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/47-normn-rockwell-painting.jpg47 Normn Rockwell paintingThe problem we all live with by Norman Rockwell. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/46-walking-with-determination.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA ‘Walking with Determination’. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/45-kangaroos.jpg45 kangaroos Our own parkland garden on our property near Tamworth. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/44-king-parrot.jpg44 King parrotKing parrot in the tree outside our window in Australia.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/43-afternoon-shadows.jpg43 afternoon shadowsAfternoon shadows. Promenading and sitting in the late afternoon sun and chatting is an important activity. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/42-water-spouts.jpg42 water spoutsColourful water fountains in the park opposite the hostel. Kids delighted in running through the waterspouts. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/41-access-hole-cover.jpg41 access hole coverIt is impossible to let this cast iron creation slip under the wheels without stopping and having a look. https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/40-shells-on-door.jpg40 shells on door Scallop shell symbols on an old door.https://tbeartravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/39a-map-via-de-la-plata.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA2015-06-10T20:40:42+00:00monthlyhttps://tbeartravels.com/about/2025-05-18T10:02:23+00:00weekly0.6https://tbeartravels.comdaily1.02026-02-28T15:43:45+00:00