Photographic impressions from our travels near and far…
In Southeastern France the Rhône River flows past ancient cities and through famous wine regions on its way to the Mediterranean.
Originating in Austria the river flows west into France where at Lyon it takes a turn to the south flowing through a number of ancient Roman cities like Arles one of Europe’s best preserved Roman cities, Nîmes with its splendid Les Arènes, a 1st-century amphitheater. On toward Avignon, the city of the Popes, and the small town of Orange originally founded as a Roman city in 45 BC featuring a fantastic Roman theater .
The Romans didn’t just build cities on the Rhône River, they are credited with bringing viticulture to Gaul, encouraging the planting of grape vines in areas that would become the well known wine regions of the Rhône River valley.
The Over 1,000 Year Old Legend Of Lorelei
While cruising on the Rhine in Germany you’ll pass by a massive slate rock formation with statues associated with it. The rock itself and the statues are named Lorelei. The lower statue near the river is a bronze sculpture portraying the mythical siren Lorelei, who is said to have lured sailors to their doom on…
Searching For Sri Lanka’s Unique Monitor Lizard
Photographed in Yala National Park. Sri Lanka by The Intentional Travelers