Meist gesehen/Most seen

View of Finsteraarhorn, Eiger and Mönch

always according to the railing ;-)

and a beautiful and contemplative 1st Advent

North Berwick Law It is located on the southern edge of the Scottish port of North Berwick on the southern shore of the Firth of Forth. It is a 187 meter high volcanic cone of basalt, the remains of a volcano that was active millions of years ago. Law is the Scottish word for the volcanic cones found elsewhere. the summit was marked until 2005 with two whale jaws. In 2005 they fell apart and collapsed. On the summit there are ruins of some buildings that were used as a lookout during the Napoleonic Wars. You can enjoy a great view from up here.

the view over North Berwick to Bass Rock PiP: Bass Rock Bass Rock was described by Sir David Attenborough as "a wonder of nature". It is home to over 150,000 boobies. It is the largest colony in the world and the nests cover almost every inch of the rock. Boobies remain faithful to their partner all their lives. In February they occupy the island, from the middle of May on they lay their eggs. The young leave their nests in September/October. From the 14th century until the late 18th century rocks were a prison. The living conditions for the prisoners were terrible.

on a sightseeing tour in Aberlady

The Aberlady Parish Church is a church building of the Presbyterian Church of Scotland in the Scottish town of Aberlady in the Council Area East Lothian. n the vicinity of the site there has been a religious centre since early Christian times. Since the 7th century Culdeer probably settled near today's Luffness House. In the late 16th century a Carmelite fortress was built there. The oldest fragments of the Aberlady Parish Church date back to the 15th century. In 1773 the nave was demolished and rebuilt. The 16th and 17th century annexes on the north side have been preserved and were supplemented on the south side to form two complete transepts. In the 1880s Francis Wemyss-Charteris, 9th Earl of Wemyss commissioned the Scottish architect William Young to redesign Gosford House. At the same time, he also arranged for Young to redesign the Aberlady Parish Church in 1886.

I wish you all a nice and peaceful weekend

made this find on the way back. The sea must be used for everything possible and impossible, environmental protection does not seem to be an everyday occurrence up here! How to make one's bed so one lies ;-))

on the way at the Gullane Beach near Gullane the town of Gullane is best known for its golf courses, but also has a great sandy beach overlooking the Firth of Forth. The beach is perfect for windsurfing, hang gliding and picnics. There are several possibilities for hiking in the area, a path behind the beach leading through the sand dunes.

HFF to my Ipernity Friends Where's my bike? Guarded Bike parking in Beijing (analog Picture) wish a nice weekend

to my Ipernity friends The tower emits light, Hope makes its light, Light brings joy and it accompanies us all in Advent!

I wish to all my Ipernity Friends Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year Ich wünsche allen meinen Ipernity Freunden frohe Weihnachten und einen guten Rutsch ins neue Jahr. Je souhaite à tous mes amis d'Ipernity un joyeux Noël et une bonne année.

from one of my sons and his girlfriend just arrived the Christmas greetings from Hawaii for my terms a little too warm !!¨:-)

Christmas Eve PiP: part of my family is waiting for presents here are the presents under the tree

A closer look at some ferries The port of Ancona is one of the largest ferry ports in the Mediterranean Sea . There are daily ferries to Igoumenitsa, Corfu and Patras in Greece, Split, Zadar and Vis in Croatia, Albania and Çeşme in Turkey. The port is also visited by freighters and cruise ships.

The Càlamo fountain, known as the fountain of 13 sinks, a Renaissance fountain in Ancona. In ancient times, in Greek times, there was already a fountain here, it was integrated into the city walls in the Middle Ages. It was demolished in 1503 and rebuilt between 1559 and 1560. It consists of thirteen fields, with just as many masks spitting water, hence the name, thirteen sinks is derived. The masks, 12 of which are made of bronze, the 13 of which are carved from stone in the middle, show satyrs and faunas. An old tradition tells that the traveller who wants to return to the city should drink the water that flows from the well.