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torstai 8. syyskuuta 2016

Knights and Cavallers

Turku Castle, Finland   

Bran Castle ("Dracula's Castle"  ), Romania
From Nadiut in Brasov, Roamania

 Festes de Sant Joan -  A Unique Summer Solstice Festival in Spain on a Small Historic Island of Menorca.




 My favorite knight, our son :)





keskiviikko 7. syyskuuta 2016

Knight Equipments

The State Hermitage Museum, St.Petersburg
These armor postcards are direct swaps from Nikolai  in St. Petersburg

Tournament (parade) armor. Ca. 1560 - 70

Gothic armor  1470 - 80

Brestplate of  an armor and Bourgignotte helmet

Knight Alonso and  his strong and obedient Alecto. On tournaments and battles the horse must carry and respond to a Knight's commands from leg pressure rather than reins. The Knight needs his hands to use his weapons and hold the shield


Battle for the throne and glory .  
Rohan Stables - Finland  - Kingdom without The Ruler.


sunnuntai 7. elokuuta 2016

Terra Nostra Garden



Terra Nostra Garden, Furnas, São Miguel, Azores
There has been a garden in the Furnas Valley for over 200 years.

The Furnas Valley became popular towards the end of the 18th century, due to the growing interest in the use of mineral water to treat health problems, such as rheumatism and obesity. Furnas has hundreds of small springs and streams, all with different properties. The Terra Nostra Garden is located in the midst of this magnificent water system.

Around 1775, Thomas Hickling, a wealthy merchant from Boston, who became an Honorary American Consul in São Miguel, built a simple wooden summer house, which came to be known as Yankee Hall. In front of the house, there was a pool with an island in the centre, both surrounded by trees that were brought in mainly from North America. An English oak planted by Hickling can still be seen there today.


Our visits to Terra Nostra Park
2008


2009


2012


torstai 16. kesäkuuta 2016

Kouros


Kouros stone statue found around the village of Apollonas in Naxos island, Greece

Naxos is home to three ancient Kouros statues, dating from around 8th to 6th Century BC. The term Kouros refers to statues representing young male figures. The three in Naxos are truly exceptional. The first is located on a hillside, directly above Apollonas village. The other two are close to the village of Melanes.

The unfinished statue at Apollonas dates from around the 6th Century BC. It lies horizontally along the ground and is about 10.5 meters in length. Archaeologists believe it was meant to depict the ancient Greek God Dionysus.



Our vacation to Naxos in 2000. 

maanantai 6. kesäkuuta 2016

Andorra

Andorra officially the Principality of Andorra  is a sovereign landlocked microstate in Southwestern Europe, located in the eastern Pyrenees mountains and bordered by Spain and France. 
Andorra is the sixth-smallest nation in Europe, having an area of 468 km2 (181 sq mi) and a population of approximately 85,000. Its capital Andorra la Vella is the highest capital city in Europe, at an elevation of 1,023 metres (3,356 ft) above sea level. The official language is Catalan, although Spanish, Portuguese, and French are also commonly spoken.


 Incles Valley


The Incles valley is still probably the prettiest valley in Andorra,  unspoiled by ugly buildings, wide roads and traffic. Walking along this valley in spring is like walking though a botanical garden. As the valley is relatively flat, it is an outing for the entire family. Those who want to stop at the end of the valley can have a picnic surrounded by magnificent scenery.  The Incles valley is a "must" and you should not miss this almost magical place.



Andorra 1997 from me to my family
Andorra general view


 ValCasa de la Vall is a historical house in Andorra la Vella. It is the headquarters of the General Council of Andorra.  It is a heritage property registered in the Cultural Heritage of Andorra.

Ordino is the most northerly in Andorra. The town is the namesake of the Andorran legend El buner d'Ordino, in which a bagpiper from Ordino, en route to a festival in Canillo, is chased by wolves, but frightens them off by playing his instrument.



Arja and me on our way from Ordino to La Massana and to Hotel Enst.



maanantai 30. toukokuuta 2016

VW-Bus

Inkognito 4301
Folke Kerckhoff "VW-Bus"

This card was sent to me by Desiree in Dordrecht, Netherlands.  I was very happy to get this card since we also had a VW-Bus long time ago when our children were small. We called it "Kompivaari"  after its German name "Kombiwagen" and we made many great trips with it around Finland. 

Kombiwagen going camping :)
Kompivaarin kanssa matkalle.


... away into freedom with Ute in Germany :)
Distance: 1,227 km
Travel time: 15 days

Corrie in Netherlands sent me not one but 3x VW- bus!
Distance: 1,647 km
Travel time: 8 days


I got this cute Hippie Matador from Jessica for my birthday.
 Peace, Love and Happiness my friends!
Distance: 1,529 km
Travel time: 17 days