Bled, Slovenia
We took a day tour around Slovenia, it was wonderful. From Bled Castle we could see Lake Bled below. Slovenia is a beautiful country!
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Month: April 2016
Lutheran Frauenkirche
Dresden, Germany, (CHURCH OF OUR LADY) – 2016 – iPhone
On April 3, 2016, in General Conference, President Dieter F. Uchtdorf talked about this church which was originally built in the 1700’s. During World War II it was reduced to a pile of rubble and it remained that way from 1945 until the 1990’s when reconstruction began and then it was completed in 2005. President Uchtdorf said; “Stones from the destroyed church had been stored and cataloged and, when possible, were used in the reconstruction. Today you can see these fire-blackened stones pockmarking the outer walls. These “scars” are not only a reminder of the war history of this building but also a monument to hope—a magnificent symbol of man’s ability to create new life from ashes.”
Regal
Along Landwehrkanal
Berlin, Germany – 2016 – iPhone
We went on a wonderful tour of Berlin, our tour guide was real good! After being dropped off at a shopping mall we returned to some of the sights. So, we ended up walking around a lot of Berlin, which was fun. At one point we walked along the Landwehrkanal as we went towards the Brandenburg Gate. I was looking for a spot to RELAX and I found it here on the waters edge.
Cruising The Canal
Berlin, Germany – 2016 – iPhone
We took a tour so we could see where we wanted to visit. While crossing a bridge I saw this canal and a boat coming. Luckily, the traffic was stopped long enough for me to get this photo! After our tour there were so many places we wanted to visit that we ended up walking 8 miles and saw about everything!
Marble Bridge
Frederiksholms Kanal, Copenhagen, Denmark – 2016 – Canon 50D
We had a wonderful tour on the canals. There are a lot of bridges that we went under, but this one stood out because it is so ornate and beautiful. It was designed by the 18th Century architect Nicolai Eigtved and was built at the same time as the first palace. What a great way to see Copenhagen!
Huge Bubble
Copenhagen, Denmark – 2016 – Canon 50D
As we walked along Copenhagen’s walking street, we saw a man playing with bubbles. They were so big and fun! Later as we passed by him again, children were chasing the bubbles and popping them! I wanted to get a photograph with some bikes and a bubble. I had to wait for a little bit because the children were having so much fun, but I finally got this photo!
The Little Mermaid
Royal Yacht
Kristina
Copenhagen, Denmark
On our tour of Copenhagen in 2016, Steve took us to Kristina. My dear friend Allie, told me, when she learned that we were going to Denmark, about this statue of 16 year old Kristina. She is looking out to the harbor and represents all the immigrants from Denmark who left their homes, for their new found religion, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, in America. Kristina sailed with her family to their new home, looking forward and not back. It is a very moving statue and one realizes the sacrifices they made to leave all for the unknown, what faith they had to have!
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