Prague, Czech Republic
2016 – iPhone
It was our last day in Prague, the day before we had gone on a walking tour all over Prague, knowing now some places we wanted to re-visit, we again walked all over Prague, which by the way, is a very safe city! I went off on my own for a little while and once again, crossed the Charles Bridge, taking in the busyness of it all and enjoying the sights and sounds of Prague. And of course, snapping photos as I crossed!
Prague, Czech Republic – 2016 – iPhone
As we started our cruise on the Vltava River, our guide told us that the best place for photographs would be on the back of the boat. So, I went back there, sat in a chair, put my feet up and enjoyed the ride! As we turned to go under the Charles Bridge I took this photo.
Prague, Czech Republic
2016 – iPhone
We went on a walking tour of Prague, so by the time we arrived at our cruise I was ready to put my feet up and RELAX, as we went along the Vltava River! In the distance you can see Charles Bridge, named for King Charles IV who started it’s construction in 1357, it was completed in the 15th Century.
Prague, Czech Republic – 2016 – 50D
We went on a great walking tour around Prague. Our guide Jan, (Honza is what his family calls him), said he would take us to the Metro at the end of our tour. So, when it was over, while we waited for him to help the other people on our tour get to where they needed to go, we stood by this clock. When Jan returned I asked him if it was worth it to wait and watch the clock go off (it does every hour on the hour). His response was, “Let’s wait!” So, we did, we visited for the next 15 minutes and then we saw it go! The two little doors opened and the 12 Apostles appeared two by two. The skeleton, on the right, pulled the chain and the bell tolled. It only last a matter of seconds, but it was worth the wait!
This is an amazing clock! It tells the equator, time, zodiac, 24 hour clock, ancient Czech time, moon revolutions, star time, sunrise and sunset, year & month, to name a few things! It is the oldest running astronomical clock in the world.
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.”
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.
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!
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!
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!
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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