Tag Archives: Germany

Autumn Festivals in the Black Forest – Sasbachwalden

Posted on September 22, 2017 by

Harvest festivals mark the transition from summer into autumn by showcasing the bounties of the region. When I visited the Black Forest (Schwarzwald) in Southwestern Germany last October – the area where I was born and lived for the first … Continue reading →

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Religious Statues From Around the World

Posted on March 30, 2014 by

Ailsa’s Travel Theme this week is “Statues.” Sorting through my photo archives, I realized that many of my statues were of a religious nature. So here is an assortment of statues from different world religions. A tranquil and serene Buddha … Continue reading →

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Throwing Stones

Posted on October 26, 2013 by

From the smallest pebble to massive canyon walls, we are surrounded by stone. We build houses, castles, towers and rock walls with them, shape them into tools, and admire their unique formations in nature. Here is a selection from various … Continue reading →

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