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A Reluctant Adieu: Sad Parting From Prague!

On By cindy knokeIn MY PHOTOGRAPHS, TRAVEL REVIEWS50 Comments

The city rooftops.
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An old ceiling detail.
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Jim considering at the Pilsner pub.
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And the Prague Gargoyles.
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I am no expert but I suspect the purpose of all the gargoyles on the exterior of old churches in europe was to clarify how the sanctity of the church would save you from such awful creatures. Your choice was either the church or these guys.
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But the gargoyles give an inaccurate perception of Prague. It addressed evil which is important, but is a city devoted to beauty and benevolence.
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I am sad to leave Prague, and its friendly people.
Ahoj for the last time from Prague.

Vienna in Black & White!

On By cindy knokeIn MY PHOTOGRAPHS, TRAVEL REVIEWS63 Comments

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Street scenes in Vienna over the last few days.
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With a quick glance it’s Kinda hard to figure out the decade in some shots isn’t it?
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Vienna shows her classic, unchanging dignity in these shots.
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But the cars, bikes, helmets and many other clues reveal the truth.
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Jim gives away some more clues, but this tacky ad gives it up completely. Too bad, it’s 2013 and tacky ads are here to stay.
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Cheers to you from beautiful old Vienna!