Würzburg, Germany is situated along the Main River, and is famous for its beautiful riverside scenery, walking trails and boat cruises. The city’s blend of historical architecture and natural surroundings create a picturesque environment.
Take time to explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Wurzburg Residence, visit impressive churches like St. Kilian’s Cathedral, and enjoy the amazing local wine scene.
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There is an odd looking aircraft sitting in a park in Normandy, France. It’s a large aircraft and the first thing that strikes you is it doesn’t have any engines or propellors. It sits just 25 yards from a bridge over the Caen Canal and it turns out that it has a remarkable story.
Pegasus Bridge is a bridge that spans the Caen Canal in Normandy, France. On June 6, 1944, it was the site of the first battle of D-Day, where British airborne troops captured it before dawn. The attack began the liberation of France and, as intended, it disrupted German efforts to counterattack Allied landings on nearby Sword Beach.
The bridge and the aircraft have been preserved as a memorial to the 6th Airborne Division’s 6th Airlanding Brigade.
The aircraft is the glider that carried a company of the British 6th Airlanding Brigade tasked to land near the bridge and hold it against any attacking German troops. It took off in England being towed into the air and out across the English Channel. The likelihood of success was low and command considered they’d be lucky to land within a quarter mile of the objective. That British glider landed exactly where it sits today, within 25 yards of the objective. The company of the 6th Airlanding Brigade took and held the Pegasus bridge for 24 hours until relieved by troops advancing from Sword Beach.
It’s difficult to understand why this Spanish port isn’t on more cruise itineraries. Just up the coast west of Barcelona it is Spain’s third largest city and features over two thousand years of history. A remarkably modern, clean and vibrant city, Valencia’s history goes back to the Romans and features a number of 13th and 14th century building along with a dozen miles of white sand beaches.
Where Your Ship Docks
Valencia has a large and busy working port and at present doesn’t provides only one cruise terminal for MSC ships. Walking out of the port is possible but it is a trek of a mile or two and you will still be four or five miles from any of the three major centers of the city. Shuttle busses to the old city gate area are usually offered by the cruise ships. From the city gate into the old city is a short walk with the major shopping district not very much farther.
Palau de les Arts Reina Sofia
Transportation
Valencia has a good bus system but for a one day visit the shuttle and taxis are your best option. A taxi trip from the historic Cathedral area over to the City of Arts and Sciences, the ultra modern new city complex will run about 10 Euros.
Currency
A member of the European Union the local currency is the Euro. Major credit cards are welcome and there is easy access to ATM machines throughout the city.
Attractions
City of Arts and Sciences – Comprised of six areas from the Oceanografic, one of the worlds great aquariums to the Palau de les Arts Reina Sofia the art and cultural center for Valencia, the “City” is one of Spains most popular attractions along with L’Hemisfèric. It’s a large format cinema, IMAX Dome, being the largest room in Spain that houses three projection systems on a concave screen of 900 square meters. A 3D digital cinema along, a digital projections, astronomical representations and numerous entertainment shows. HERE
Oceanografic
Valencia’s old Gothic City is bordered by the Turia Gardens a unique park that stretches along a former riverbed, offering a green oasis in the heart of the city. It was originally defended by city walls with a series of city gates. Today several historic city gates that served as entrances to the walled city remain. The Torres de Serranos and Torres de Quart are two prominent examples that have been preserved to showcase the city’s medieval past. They are the largest Gothic city gates in all Europe and act as the entrance to the old quarter and were built in the 14th century. Climbing these towers offer spectacular views of the city.
The Central Market of Valencia is almost a hundred years old and is referred to as “the cathedral of the Senses”. A major public market, this historic building is where Valencia goes shopping.
The Silk Market – A Gothic masterpiece it was built in 1483 and is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
The Cathedral, Civic Center and Shopping District – The Serranos Towers are the entry way to the Gothic quarter with its fantastic architecture. Entering into the tower leads into the governmental center and a shopping district beyond. The commercial district features one of the greatest centers of high-end stores and notable designer shops in Europe. Stroll the narrow streets, sit and sip sangria or cappuccinos at sidewalk cafes and visit art galleries and museums dotted around the area.
Marinas and Beaches – Valencia has almost twelve miles of white sand beaches featuring resorts and beach clubs along with a number of marinas. It would take a number of weeks to take in all that this incredible city has to offer.
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As we cleared the harbor heading out into Resurrection Bay there was a bald eagle sitting up in a nest in a tall pine tree. An auspicious start for the day…
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The Circle B Bar Reserve is a 1,265-acre Florida nature preserve occupying land that was once the Circle B Bar Ranch in Lakeland, Florida. It is home to a large mix of wildlife and is a popular destination for hiking, biking, horseback riding, birdwatching, and fishing. Common wildlife include alligators, deer, wild turkeys, sandhill cranes, bobcats, and a wide variety of wading birds. The reserve has hiking trails, a nature and visitors center, picnic shelters, a playground.and horseback riding,
The Circle B Bar Reserve is now the home of Polk County Nature Discovery Center. The facilities at Circle B Bar Reserve were opened November 2008 and are free of charge. The Center is the information center for the park’s hiking trails, offering educational opportunities about the natural environment and recreation options, and features exhibits about the surrounding local environment in an indoor setting. Stop by the Nature Discovery Center before you hit the trails.
History Of The Circle B Bar Ranch
The shore of Lake Hancock was home to this region’s first settlers. In 1949, Al and Betty Bellotto bought a property and founded the Cattle B Bar Ranch. Their success in the citrus and cattle industries and desire to conserve open spaces expanded the ranch to more than 1200 acres. In 1994, the people of Polk County, recognizing the need to protect natural areas, funded the Polk County Environmental Lands Program with support from the Southwest Florida Management District. The property that would become the Circle B Bar Reserve was purchased from the Bellotto Family in 2000 for the enhancement and protection of the Upper Peace River Watershed.
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