Todays Image • A Little Necessity

While spending a day in Warnemünde, Germany we kept finding these portable WCs around the town. Our first reaction was these were new permanent additions added to fix a shortcoming in this beach resort town. After a while we found a large lot where carnival rides were being taken down and realized that Warnemünde mustContinue reading “Todays Image • A Little Necessity”

Todays Image – The Stellenbosch Mandela

Stellenbosch is the heart of South Africa’s acclaimed wine region and in this South African college town is a unique memorial to the country’s most highly regarded leader. It’s a intriguing design by local artist Strijdom van der Merwe, which sits in front of the Town Hall on Plein Street. Unveiled in October 2013, theContinue reading “Todays Image – The Stellenbosch Mandela”

Port of Call Visby, Gotland Sweden

The island of Gotland, Sweden has been a popular holiday destination for Swedes and other Scandinavians for a long time. There is a good airport, frequent ferry service and it has recently become a Baltic cruise itinerary port of call. Where Your Ship Docks Gotland has good port facilities and cruise ships will usually tieContinue reading “Port of Call Visby, Gotland Sweden”

Port Of Call Tallinn, Estonia

The Baltic Port Of Tallinn, Estonia The country of Estonia’s population is approximately 1.3 million people predominantly Estonian, but with a significant Russian-speaking minority. One of the more famous cultural events in Tallinn is The Tallinn Song Festival.signature event in Estonia, celebrating choral music and the heritage of Estonia’s singing revolution. It typically takes placeContinue reading “Port Of Call Tallinn, Estonia”

Todays Image • An Architectural Marvel In Estonia

The Alexander Nevsky Cathedral in Tallinn is a stunning example of Russian Revival architecture, featuring intricate frescoes and ornate domes. Built in the early 20th century, the cathedral symbolizes the Russian influence in Estonia and stands as a reminder of the country’s complex relationship and history with Russia and the Soviet Union. It is theContinue reading “Todays Image • An Architectural Marvel In Estonia”

Todays Image • A South African Landscape

Cutting across the rolling farmland of central South Africa is an impressive canyon often referred to as Africa’s Grand Canyon. The Blyde River Canyon in Mpumalanga, South Africa, is the third largest canyon in the world and has some of the most dramatic and overwhelming scenery in Southern Africa. A Few Of Our Recent Postings:Continue reading “Todays Image • A South African Landscape”