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Todays Image • A French Steam Train

Mastrou, or Ardèche Train, on the Vivarais railway line is a metre gauge railway excursion line, over 20 miles long, connecting Lamastre and Saint-Jean-de-Muzols, near Tournon-sur-Rhône. The steam train and engine, both listed Historic Monuments, offer a chance to explore the rugged canyon while experiencing a bygone steam era. The Ardèche is a French departmentContinue reading “Todays Image • A French Steam Train”

Todays Image • Evening In Prague

Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic, an incredible city steeped in history and culture. The Vltava River is a prominent feature of the city’s landscape and plays a significant role in its history and culture. It divides the city into two main parts: the Old Town and the Lesser Town, which are connected byContinue reading “Todays Image • Evening In Prague”

Todays Image • Iguazu Falls

Iguazu Falls is on the Iguazu River on the border between Argentina and Brazil. It is the largest waterfall system in the world. The falls are are located in Iguazu National Park on the Argentine side and Iguaçu National Park on the Brazilian side. The falls are made up of 275 individual waterfalls, with theContinue reading “Todays Image • Iguazu Falls”

The Sydney Opera House

Above Sydney, Australia’s iconic Opera House seen across Circle Quay from The Rocks. It was designed by Danish architect Jorn Utzon after an international design competition and opened in 1973 after a long and difficult construction process. The idea for the Sydney Opera House dates back to the 1940s, when the New South Wales governmentContinue reading “The Sydney Opera House”

Is There A Spring In Norway?

Cloudy With A Chance Of Cold! Crossing the North Sea recently for a late Spring cruise up the Norwegian coast the scene above was our first glimpse of Norway. For the next week we were mostly surrounded by snow covered mountains. Those cold, stark landscapes may suggest why the Vikings were always gone pillaging theContinue reading “Is There A Spring In Norway?”

Todays Image • Teton Mountains

Grand Teton National Park is located in the northwestern Wyoming. The park covers an area of 310,000 acres centered on the Teton Range, a rugged 40-mile-long mountain range. In 1929, the park was established as a national park, and since then, it has become a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts. The Teton Range was createdContinue reading “Todays Image • Teton Mountains”