Produce at the Viktualienmarkt
September 18, 2018 in Germany ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
Residenz Museum - Treasury
September 18, 2018 in Germany ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
The Treasury houses the jewels of the Wittelsbach Dynasty. This display is contained in ten halls. The collection is one of the most important in the world and spans 1000 years from the early MiddleRead more
Courtyards of the Residenz Museum
September 18, 2018 in Germany ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
Residenz Museum
September 18, 2018 in Germany ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
The Residenz is the largest city palace in Germany. Today's building was built between 1825 and 1835, although there has been a palace on this site since 1385. The complex covers 130 rooms and 10Read more
Residenz Museum
September 18, 2018 in Germany ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
Cosmos Bohemian Rhapsody Tour Group
September 18, 2018 in Germany ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
Bavarian Alps
September 19, 2018 in Germany ⋅ ⛅ 13 °C
Not far out of Munich, we are soon in the Bavarian Alps. The scenery changes dramatically with tall craggy mountains and lush valleys.
Schloss Linderhof
September 19, 2018 in Germany ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
Linderhof Palace is in the southwest of Bavaria. It is the smallest of the three palaces built by King Ludwig II of Bavaria and the only one which he lived to see completed. It was Ludwig's HuntingRead more
Schloss Linderhof - the Gardens
September 19, 2018 in Germany ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
The grounds are also magnificent with many fountains, statues and well-cared for flower beds.
Innsbruck, Austria
September 19, 2018 in Austria ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
Innsbruck is the capital city of Tyrol in western Austria and the fifth-largest city in Austria. It is a playground for winter sports having hosted Winter Olympics and World Championships. The goldenRead more
Stadtturm, Innsbruck
September 19, 2018 in Austria ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
The City Tower called town hall tower is located in the historic heart of Innsbruck.The observation deck is 31m above sea level, the entire height of the tower is 51m. We climb the spiral staircaseRead more
Stadtturm Panorama
September 19, 2018 in Austria ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
The Inn River at Innsbruck
September 19, 2018 in Austria ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
The river is flowing swiftly through the town which comfortably grows around this river valley between the steep mountainsides.
The Inn is a river in Switzerland, Austria and Germany. It is aRead more
In and Around Innsbruck
September 19, 2018 in Austria ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
We visit the Markt Halle on the banks of the Inn River to check out the local produce. We are amazed at the very large mushrooms which are €3.80 for 100g, making them €38 per kg.We check out theRead more
Kitzbuhel
September 20, 2018 in Austria ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
Kitzbuhel as a small Alpine town in the western Tyrol. It's a fashionable winter resort, known for the annual Hahnenkamm downhill ski race. Upscale shops and cafes line the streets of its medievalRead more
Grossglockner High Alpine Road - Up
September 20, 2018 in Austria ⋅ ☀️ 12 °C
The road up is a feat of engineering. It is considered the most beautiful panorama road in Europe. It's 48 km in length and climbs at 12% through tens of switchbacks. It's a biker's heaven and aRead more
Grossglockner High Alpine Area
September 20, 2018 in Austria ⋅ ☀️ 14 °C
Amazingly warm for this high alpine area at more than 2,407m (in the carpark). It's well above the treeline and from the viewing point we can see 14 mountains higher 3,300m. The highest beingRead more
Grossglockner - At the Top
September 20, 2018 in Austria ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C
Grossglockner High Alpine Road - Down
September 20, 2018 in Austria ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
The switchbacks continue down the other side towards the Italian border. Stark rock faces and high alpine meadows are seen as we come down from altitude.
Grossglockner & Heilingenblut
September 20, 2018 in Austria ⋅ ☀️ 13 °C
We pull in for a picture stop at a road point closest to the mountain. It's covered with heavy snowfields and glaciers glinting in the sunshine. We then come to Heilingenblut which is the town closestRead more
The Southern Dolomites
September 20, 2018 in Italy ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
The Dolomites are a UNESCO World Heritage Site of Natural Beauty. The jagged limestone peaks rise stark and bare. There are many caves in the area.
Cortina, Italy
September 20, 2018 in Italy ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
Travelling through the Dolomites, we come to Cortina. It's a small alpine village that is famous for its adventure sport tourism - downhill skiing, rock climbing and hiking. It's a rugged landscapeRead more
Sunset in Cortina
September 20, 2018 in Italy ⋅ 🌙 17 °C
Our first day in the Dolomites is winding down.....the sun is setting and the moon is rising in a darkening sky.
Sunrise in Cortina
September 21, 2018 in Italy ⋅ 🌙 9 °C
Glorious colours in the rock faces of the major peaks near our accommodation. These pics taken from our chalet room balcony.
Dolomites - to Falzarego Pass
September 21, 2018 in Italy ⋅ ☀️ 8 °C
The high alpine road is very narrow with mind-boggling switchbacks the whole day. The Falzarego Pass is at 2117m.