The “Blasted Tower” of the Heidelberg Castle was blown up during the War of the Palatinate Succession at the end of the 17th century. Its walls are up to 6.50 metres thick. Like most of the castle it was built of
red sandstone. When the French troops blasted the tower it was partially destroyed, a huge chunk lies still today next to it and the innards are exposed.
Weekly Prompts Wednesday Challenge: Broken
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“Human nature is like water. It takes the shape of its container.”
Wallace Stevens
The vase was on display in the National Glass Centre in Sunderland.
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Autumn is the time to pick up your walking staff and hit the trails.
It’s best to check out the weather forecast first and make sure you know in which direction the wind blows.
This advice is particular important for them that travels the air (which they are wont to do more in autumn when the year draws to a close).
Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge: Autumn – Metal
This house with tower or small castle or possibly mansion is situated just underneath the Heidelberg Castle. It’s reminiscent of Disney castles, isn’t it?
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Yes, we think we are a running club (of sorts). But we get older, or injured, or just lazy. And we become walkers. We are not running through the country side anymore, we are traipsing. Sometimes we even traipse through the towns and cities. Of … Continue reading Traipsing through the Terrain
Not necessarily in that order. But often exactly in that order. I forgot to mention there were also tents involved, and fire (with lots of smoke). And there were dogs. Definitely dogs. The Cosmic Photo Challenge: Life in Black & White
In Pforzheim at the northern end of the Blackforest is the confluence of the Nagold in the Enz – or vice versa. The Nagold is the longer river, has more water, and a much larger catchment area, however, according to tradition the Nagold flows into the Enz. I guess, the Enz just had better PR.
I was standing on the brigde, and looked towards the south and then towards north.
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I never saw the gull when I took this photo.
‘I’m leaving now. … I was never here.”
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For Floral Friday and Cee’s Flower of the Day
for Cee’s Flower of the Day and Bren’s Floral Friday
