05 November 2008

Mt. Titlis, Switzerland

on the cable car to Mt. Titlis, SwitzerlandFreezing TanMan at Mt. Titlis, Switzerland

The Titlis (3,238m) is a mountain in the Urner Alps of Switzerland. It is located in the canton of Obwalden in Switzerland, overlooking Engelberg and is famous as the site of the world's first revolving cable car. The cable car system connects Engelberg to the summit of Klein Titlis (3,028m) through the three stages of Gerschnialp (1,262m), TrŸbsee (1,796m) and Stand (2,428m).
The last part of cable car way leads above the glacier. In Klein Titlis, it is possible to visit a glacier cave.

The peak of the glacier near Lucerne offers a special sensation: when taking the aerial cable-car to the top, the gondolas start revolving on the 600-meter-long segment beginning in Stand and ending at the mountain station Klein Titlis located at 3,020 meters above sea level.

How to get there: Drive or take public transportation from Lucerne via Stans to Engelberg, ascend the summit of Mt.Titlis by aerial cable-car.

Sunset: Before the Candlelight Dinner at 3020 meters above sea level, you can witness a fantastic sunset. The Bernese Oberland and Central Switzerland become visible in the rays of the sun Ð this vista unfolds before your very eyes.

04 November 2008

Tuna ♥s Leningradskoye Optiko Mechanichesckoye Obyedinenie

Tuna ♥s Leningradskoye Optiko Mechanichesckoye Obyedinenie.
My 10 month old Golden Retriever "TUNA" is loving my Candy Colored Holga!

Tuna has been living with my Parents
It's been 4 months since I last saw him
He has grown into an Adult
He was happy to see me
I can Tell

He takes care of Mom and Dad
He makes everyone smile
He followed me to the gate
He was sad when I left
I can Tell

I miss having him around.

03 November 2008

Sightseeing in Luzern, Switzerland

KapellbrŸcke (Chapel Bridge) in Luzern, Switzerlandin Lucerne, Switzerland KapellbrŸcke (Chapel Bridge) in Luzern, SwitzerlandGletschergarten Lowendenkmal in Luzern, SwitzerlandHotel Monopol in Luzern, Switzerland

Belgian Waffles at Brussels, Belgium

Belgian Waffles at Brussels, Belgium
Belgian Waffles anyone???
When in Brussels, Belgium, do not forget to try any of the many many Waffle cooking Boulangeries, Try it with Nutella, Strawberries, and whipped cream. truly a mouth-watering authentic Belgian snack. Also when in Belgium, do not forget to try their delicious Belgian Chocolates, talk to a jaw-droppin belgian belle, and drink belgian beers.

Manneken Pis in Brussels, Belgium

Manneken Pis in Brussels, Belgiumwhen in Belgium, don't forget to drop by the very famous Manneken Pis (Dutch for little man pee), also known in French as the petit Julien, is a very famous Brussels landmark. It is a small bronze fountain sculpture depicting a naked little boy urinating into the fountain's basin.

On many occasions, the statue is dressed in a costume. His wardrobe now consists of several hundred different costumes. The costumes are changed according to a schedule managed by the non-profit association The Friends of Manneken-Pis, in ceremonies that are often accompanied by brass band music.

On occasion, the statue is hooked up to a keg of beer. Cups will be filled up with the beer flowing from the statue and given out to people passing by.

The famous statue is located at the junction of Rue de l'ƒtuve & Eikstraat. One has to take the left lane next to the Brussels Town Hall building from the famous Grote Markt and walk up a few hundred meters to arrive at the spot. The statue will be on the left corner.