Pula
After a day out and about in Rovij and surrounds we make our way to Pula for the evening.
Roughly a 40 minute drive along the beach lined coast, Pula is another charming seaside town on Croatia’s Istrian Peninsula.… Read the rest
Pula
Karlstejn Castle
Karlstejn (Karlštejn) Castle is King Charles IV (1316-1378) original Gothic home. Founded in 1348, the castle served the King of Bohemia and the Holy Roman Empire. It was a place for safekeeping the Imperial Regalia and the Bohemian Crown Jewels as well as holy relics and other royal treasures.… Read the rest
On the Road to Hluboká nad Vltavou
Leaving Karlovy Vary behind us, we are on the road to Hluboká nad Vltavou and its stunning Chateau amidst the rivers, forests and fields of Southern Bohemia. Actually, our destination is Cesky Krumlov but after a few hours in the car we are ready to stretch our legs and as calm our nerves.… Read the rest
Loket nad Ohří and Mariánské Lázně
After a bit of a lazy start this morning we head out to explore some more castles and spa towns in the West Bohemian area of the Czech Republic. We have Loket nad Ohří and Mariánské Lázně in our sights.
Loket nad Ohří
Surrounded by a loop of the river Ohří, this tiny town almost becomes an island.… Read the rest
Grandhotel Pupp
After a lovely breakfast at the Louvre Cafe this morning, Jason had organised a birthday surprise for me. Jan has kindly lent us his car. All I am told is that I am being whisked off into the country for a few nights.… Read the rest
Prague
Glorious Prague: Day 1 – 26 August
Prague is glorious. We have arrived late August in Prague and while the night has a certain chill to it, the days are long and still relatively summery. Jan greets us at the airport and we have been whisked away on a Czech adventure.… Read the rest
The Apse of San Martin at Fuentidueña
… Read the rest”Surrounded by mighty stone walls and guarded by a castle, the fortified town of Fuentidueña was established around the eleventh century in the Duero River valley, a contested frontier region between the Christian and Muslim ruled territories of the Iberian Peninsula.
The Cloisters
Of the numerous museums and galleries that I have visited, the Cloisters is one of my all time favorites. Both the art and the building itself are magnificent. I have been fascinated by medieval art and history for a long time but there’s something really special about standing in the middle of something so tangible from this period in history.… Read the rest
Bryant Park
Bryant Park is located in the heart of Manhattan, New York City, between 40th and 42nd Streets, and Fifth and Sixth Avenues. It’s adjacent to the iconic New York Public Library and surrounded by skyscrapers. And, with the number of people here this evening to see a movie, it’s not hard to believe that it is one of the busiest public spaces in the city.… Read the rest