Seeing all the automotive ‘sparkle’ in various excellent posts in recent months, I must, in a moment of weakness, add my contribution.
Below is my motorcycle of some years ago in front of a magnificent Ford (?) truck (please help all knowledgeable Gumbo-ists!!) taken (and here is the travel part, not that it is at all evident from the picture) in beautiful Rudesheim right beside the magnificent Rhine river in Germany.
In a former British colony, Marilyn learns about its history and explores its beauties
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As the year draws to an end, Jayita’s visit to a religious landmark inspires her to wish world peace for us all
This iconic tree along The 17 Mile Drive is always a beautiful picture.
Of all the grand features of Paris’s Grands Magasins, Paul Heymont’s favorite is the stained glass dome at Printemps
DrFumblefinger shares images of a Lewis and Clark statue he spotted on the Boise State Capitol grounds.
After I wrote a few words about the floating fisherman’s villages in Ha Long Bay, Vietnam, I was asked by
The sign of times soon to come! This was my first summer solstice sunrise at Stonehenge in England and I love the picture because it heralds the warm sunny days that are yet to come (please!) after the dark days of winter. The solstice sun-rises are the only occasions these days when the public are allowed to be within touching distance of the old stones that comprise ‘the Henge’.
From his shoebox, Mac pulls another incredible image of Tallinn
Driving the length of the River Rhine was my favourite journey.
From historic Amsterdam to the Cuckoo Clock Houses of Switzerland.
So much to see and do.
From industrial to snow topped mountains.
Recommend it to anyone who wants a taste of Europe.
This shot (not that you can see from my pic) was taken whilst staying at the most picturesque village of Rudesheim deep in the German wine region, south of Koblenz. A beautiful village to visit if rather ‘touristy’ these days.
Also highly recommended is a Rhine day-cruise (or longer) out of lovely Cologne which will also pass by Rudesheim.