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Heliostats Solar Energy Tabernas Andalusia Spain Picture of Heliostats tracking the sun in the desert like landscape near Tabernas in Andalusia, Spain. January 19, 2008: Heliostats (solar panels) in a field near the town of Tabernas, Costa de... |
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Exploring The Towns Of Ubeda And Baeza Andalusia Spain Two towns designated UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Baeza and it's neighbour Ubeda are full of historic landmarks and buildings - fascinating places to explore in Andalusia, Spain. January 23, 2008: Fuente de Santa Maria (fountain) outside the cathedral of Baeza in the... |
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Cathedral Of Jaen Andalusia Spain A focal point in the city of Jaen in the region of Andalusia, Spain, construction of the renaissance style cathedral began in 1570 and was completed in 1802. January 23, 2008: Jaen Cathedral, City of Jaen, Province of Jaen, Andalusia (Andalucia),... |
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Santa Catalinas Castle Jaen Andalusia Spain Castillo de Santa Catalina, a 13th century castle sits on a rocky hilltop overlooking the city of Jaen in Andalusia, Spain. January 22, 2008: Castello de Santa Catalina in the city of Jaen, Andalusia (Andalucia),... |
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City Of Jaen Andalusia Spain A city surrounded by groves of olive trees, the city of Jaen is known as the Olive Oil capital of the world and is the largest producer of this liquid gold for world markets. January 22, 2008: Cathedral and City of Jaen in the Province of Jaen, Andalusia (Andalucia),... |
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Caves In The Village Of Guadix Andalusia Spain White washed cave dwellings dot the hillside in the town of Guadix in Andalusia Spain. January 22, 2008: Cave dwellings in the village of Guadix, Andalusia (Andalucia), Spain,... |
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City Of Granada Andalusia Spain A fascinating city to visit, Granada in the region of Andalusia, Spain is steeped in centuries old history and architecture. January 22, 2008: City of Granada, Province of Granada, Andalusia (Andalucia), Spain,... |
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Alhambra Architecture Granada Andalusia Spain A sample picture of the interior architecture and intricate carvings of the moorish citadel and palace Alhambra in the city of Granada, Andalusia, Spain. January 21, 2008: Intricate carvings on the ceiling and archway in the Hall of the... |
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Alhambra Granada Andalusia Spain One of the top attractions in the city of Granada in the region of Andalusia is the famous Alhambra, an ancient moorish citadel and palace designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. January 20, 2008: The Alhambra (La Alhambra) a moorish citadel and palace designated a... |
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Trevelez Sierra Nevada Andalusia Spain Trevelez is situated at 1440 metres above sea level - the highest village in Spain, and is found on the slopes of the highest mountain in the Sierra Nevada mountain range in Andalusia. January 20, 2008: As well as being the highest village in Spain, it is also famous for its... |
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City Of Almeria Andalusia Spain Our first overnight stop in the region of Andalusia in southern Spain was the city of Almeria along the Costa de Almeria. January 20, 2008: Fountain with statues of dolphins along Parque de Nicolas Salmeron, City... |
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Cabo De Gata Andalusia Spain The beautiful coastline of the Cabo de Gata a Natural Park along the Costa de Almeria in Andalusia, Spain. January 19, 2008: Rocky volcanic coastline of at Cabo de Gata, Parque Natural de Cabo de... |
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Town Of Sorbas Andalusia Spain We departed Oliva Nova on the sunny Costa Blanca today and headed for southern Spain to the region of Andalusia passing through towns such as Sorbas along the Costa de Almeria. January 19, 2008: Sign at the entrance to the town of Sorbas, Costa de Almeria, Province of... |
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Castle Of Guadalest Alicante Spain Perched precariously on a rocky pinnacle, the castle of Guadalest shares it's vistas over the town of Guadalest with a church belfry. January 18, 2008: White washed church belfry beside the Castell de Guadalest, Castle of... |
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Outdoor Market Near Guadalest Spain Hanging produce and nic nacs at a quaint roadside market store near the town of Guadalest in the Province of Alicante, Spain. January 18, 2008: Dried chilly peppers and other produce hanging outside a store along the... |
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Merry Christmas From The Hickers Christmas 2007 wishes from Michelle and Rolf Hicker! December 25, 2007: Frohe Weihnachten from Germany!! ... |
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Christmas In Freising Germany Twas the night before Christmas .... and some of us weren't sleeping! Rolf headed into Freising to capture the beautiful winter scenery Jack Frost had created. December 24, 2007: It's Christmas eve and all is quiet except for one little elf on a photo... |
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Pre Christmas Visit To Frankfurt Germany We head north of the weisswurst border to visit our friends for a few days in Frankfurt for a few pre-christmas celebrations. December 21 - 23, 2007: With christmas just around the corner, we took off for a few days to... |
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Old Opera House Frankfurt Germany The fountain outside the old opera house in the city of Frankfurt is replaced with a new kind of fountain - one made of lights. December 22, 2007: The Old Opera House, Alte Oper Frankfurt, and its fountain decorated with... |
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Night Lights Of Downtown Frankfurt Germany The guys head out into the cold for another night shot of downtown Frankfurt while the ladies stay behind. December 22, 2007: Colourful city lights on a gloomy evening, near the St Katherine' s... |
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Historic Michelstadt Hessen Germany One of the prettiest and best preserved towns in Hessen, Germany, Michelstadt is a charming town in the Odenwald. December 22, 2007: The Old Town Hall, Rathaus, and Market Square, Marktplatz, in the... |
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Apfelwein Gluehwein Mugs In Frankfurt Germany Another souvenir, these cute mugs are shaped like traditional Apfelwein jugs but there was no sign of Apfelwein only gluehwein at the Frankfurt christmas markets at the Roemerplatz. December 21, 2007: Interesting shaped cups for serving Gluehwein at the Christmas markets in... |
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Dusk Over The Main River In Frankfurt Germany An erie view of the city skyline of Frankfurt with low cloud and reflections at dusk. December 21, 2007: The Main River leading towards the city skyline of Frankfurt on a frigid... |
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International Football Muenchen Germany Part two of a fun day of shopping in downtown Munich followed by an exciting FC Bayern Munich football match against Greece at Allianz Arena. December 19, 2007: Our change of clothes and transportation arrangements went as planned -... |
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Shopping Heaven In Munich Germany A mixed bag of activity was on the menu for today everything from city shopping and christmas markets to an international football match in the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany. December 19, 07: Rolf decided he wanted to take me shopping in Munich for clothes - his... |
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Christmas Markets At Hexenagger Castle In Bavaria Germany Dressed warmly, we spend an afternoon wandering through the many stalls of the christmas markets on the grounds of the Hexenagger Castle in Bavaria, Germany. December 15, 07: As a recommendation by some friends, we took a trip to the town of... |
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Entertainer Hexenagger Castle Christmas Markets Germany A man on stilts, walks through the grounds of the Hexenagger Castle in Bavaria, Germany, entertaining guests at the annual christmas markets. December 15, 2007: A collection of pictures from our visit to the Christmas Markets... |
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Christmas Market Decorations Hexenagger Bavaria Germany Many unique gifts and decorations can be found at the annual Christmas market held at the Hexenagger Castle in Bavaria, Germany. December 15, 2007: From our collection of pictures from our visit to the Christmas Markets... |
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Hexenagger Castle Bavaria Germany Europe First recorded in history around the year 982, the castle which dominates the town of Hexenagger in Bavaria, Germany hosts many events during the year including the annual christmas markets. December 15, 2007: A collection of pictures from our visit to the Christmas Markets... |
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Craftsman Schloss Hexenagger Bavaria Germany A demonstration by a craftsman at the Schloss Hexenagger (castle/palace) in Bavaria, Germany. December 15, 2007: A collection of pictures from our visit to the Christmas Markets... |
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Day Trip To Zurich Switzerland Visiting a lake and the city of Zurich on a cold winter day in Switzerland, Europe. December 11, 2007 - continued: We arrived in Zurich, found a parking spot, then headed into... |
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Waking Up To Winter In Switzerland Winter arrived finally, as did the snow! We wake after a night of snow to a winter wonderland on the beautiful alps of Switzerland. December 11, 2007: Yesterday we drove from Freising, Germany to the tiny community of... |
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Christmas Markets Regensburg Bavaria Germany The festive season is upon us so we take a drive to Regensburg in northern Bavaria, Germany to check out the christmas markets in the historic old town. December 7, 2007: Today was earmarked for a trip to the city of Regensburg - to the... |
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A Taste Of The Famous Salzburger Nockerl Dessert Besides the gluehwein, christmas markets, and roasted maroni we also tried out the famous Salzburger Nockerl dessert - a specialty in Salzburg, Austria. December 1, 2007 - continued: After browsing through the markets briefly, we continued on... |
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Pre Christmas Walking Tour Of Salzburg Austria We take off for a day to explore the historic centre of Salzburg in Austria prior to christmas. December 1, 2007: Wow, December already - now the countdown to christmas really begins.... |
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Winter Wonderland In Freising Germany For the past two days we have woken to a snow-covered winter wonderland here in Freising, Germany. November 15, 2007: It's mid November and the snow has arrived, at least for a little while.... |
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Monte Carlo Monaco Cote DAzur Luxury yachts and race cars in Monte Carlo, Monaco. We decided to take another cark park on the peninsula between Monaco Ville and Monte Carlo. Enroute... |
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Cartier Monte Carlo Cote DAzur A brush with Cartier in Monte Carlo in Monaco along the Cote d'Azur. After a spectacular lightening and thunder storm that crackled and roared overhead during the early... |
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Vernazza To Portofino Ligure Italy The village of Vernazza in the Cinque Terre National Park, Ligure, Italy. The villages in the Parco Nazionale delle Cinque Terre are not joined along the coast by road (only... |
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Italian Culture Cinque Terre Ligure Italy A taste of Italian culture in the Cinque Terre, Ligure, Italy. We head out of Levanto, and decide to back track a little to explore the five towers (or at least a... |
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Cinque Terre Ligure Italy Exploring the Cinque Terre in Ligure, Italy, Europe. It’s time now to leave this pretty valley and head for the region of Ligure and the Mediterranean... |
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Lucchio And Bike Races Tuscany Italy The village perch of Lucchio and a bike race in Bagni di Lucca, Tuscany, Italy. We checked out of our room at the Corona Hotel, which overlooked the Torrente Lima only a few... |
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