Showing posts with label places. Show all posts
Showing posts with label places. Show all posts

Sunday, January 27, 2008

Adventure in Salzburg, Austria

I had an adventure with a friend in Austria last year. We visited a lot of cities there which include Salzburg, Linz, Attnang Puchheim, Wels, Vienna and a lot more. We travelled by train. I really enjoyed travelling by train. No stress, you just sit down inside while seeing the beautiful landscape outside. Anyway, I would like to share with you the photos I have in Austria and might write some more about Austria in my future posts. Before I forgot, Salzburg is a very interesting lively city which has a lot to offer to its visitors. Here are some of my photos there..have fun viewing..

birth house of the famous composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart



horse carriages in Residenzplatz, Salzburg


the Pferdeschwemme (Horse pond) built in 1695


Salzburg City along Danube River


above is the Hohensalzburg Fortress, the symbol of the city. Construction of this castle begun in 1077 under Archbishop Gebhard.
below is the Neptunbrunnen (Neptune's Fountain) built in 1732 by the sculptor Anton Pfaffinger.

Thursday, January 24, 2008

Stop-over in Amberg, Germany

Since Amberg can be passed by in going to Grafenwoehr, my friends whom I went with last Saturday, Jan. 19,'08 made a stop-over to see the town. At the same day, we just came from Ramstein around 4 hours drive till we reached our place in Hohenfels. Everyone was really tired but still we proceeded to Grafenwoehr just to see the new Shopping building in the US Base.

We made a bit walking and sightseeing in Amberg and never forgot to take some photos. Here they are....Please also find below a bit information and history about Amberg.


Gasthaus (guesthouse/beer garden) in Amberg



old but attractive buildings in Amberg



the late-Gothic Pfarrkirche St Martin



Tourist Information Office



Rathaus in Amberg/ Gothic Town Hall (built in 1358)



a shopping street in Amberg with a chapel



that's the Amberg Nabburger Tor (gate)


Amberg is a town in Bavaria, Germany. It is located in Oberpfalz ("Upper Palatinate"), roughly half way between Regensburg and Bayreuth.

HISTORY

The town was first mentioned in 1034, at that time under the name Ammenberg. It became an important trading centre in the Middle Ages, exporting mainly iron ore and iron products. In 1269 the town became together with Bamberg subordinate to the Wittelsbach dynasty that ruled Bavaria.

In 1329 the town and the entire region of Oberpfalz fell to a branch line of the Wittelsbach family and was no longer part of the duchy of Bavaria. Although in geographic terms it was regarded as Bavarian and the region was part of the Bavarian circle in the organisation of the Imperial Circles. The rulers of the Palatinate were open-minded towards Protestantism. In the 16th century the town turned to Lutheranism, but attempts of the ruling family to introduce the more radical Calvinism failed due to the reluctance of its citizens.

In 1628 Amberg and Oberfalz became part of the electorate of Bavaria. The inhabitants were given the choice: return to Catholicism or leave the town forever. Many families left the town and fled to the Free Imperial Cities of Regensburg and Nuremberg.

Amberg was the regional capital of Oberpfalz until 1810 when it was handed over to the larger city of Regensburg.

After the Second World War, in which Bavaria fell into the American Sector, Amberg was home to Pond Barracks, a United States Army base. The base was finally closed in 1992 and turned over to the local community for housing.

history info from wikipedia

Monday, January 21, 2008

How Are You??

Mabuhay!!!
How everyone is doing? I wasn't able to update my blog for two days...You know why?? As usual I am very busy. Busy going somewhere and anywhere. I started the year not staying at home. I mentioned in my previous Blog that I did not spend New Year at home but instead with friends. But anyway, speaking of friends...I just have some questions regarding it. Do you really have to tell your friends or even ask permission wherever you're going somewhere or what your activities are? Do you really have to tell them every move you make?? Do you have to further explain if they get upset by not telling them where you are going or what you do??Anyway, I guess it's all up to you. It's your decision. All I can only say is that I have all the freedom to go wherever I want , or it's my choice if I tell them my activities or not. I am just lucky to have some good friends too!! To all my friends, thank you very much for everything.

I am a very democratic person. I always wanted freedom of all the things I am doing without being dictated by anybody. I always wanted to do what I want. But of course, it doesn't mean to do bad things.

I am just very lucky to have a very understanding, kind and independent husband. I can go any time wherever I want. But of course, it also depends on the situation. Unlike maybe for some who have jealous husbands or husbands who don't can live without the wife doing all the household chores. In short, I am just very thankful for really having a very good husband.

Perhaps I am writing now too long which might be boring for you. I will try to post in the couple of days some more blogs with more photos of my trips and sightseeings. I am just happy to see different places in Germany in just couple of weeks. From Rheinland Pfalz to the state of Bavaria (Bayern in German) seeing old but historical and memorable cities and towns and it's buildings are just very interesting and enjoyable. I just simply love travelling and hope will travel more next time.

To all my dear readers, thank you very much for passing by and visiting me here. Wish you all a very nice evening!! See you tomorrow!! Take care everyone!!

Monday, January 14, 2008

Walking at Seewog Lake, Miesenbach

My typical Sunday afternoon, walking around here in Seewog Lake, in Ramstein-Miesenbach, a small city in the state of Rheinland Pflalz, Germany. This time with friends instead of my husband. Yesterday we had a very delicious Beef Nilaga (a Filipino dish), bagoong and kimchi as lunch here in my friend's house. I really ate a lot since it's also one of my favorite Filipino food.

Well it's really sad to say, eating is now my hobby (very bad huh??) which made me gain weight here in Germany. Can you imagine that, I am only four and a half years in Germany and I already gain 15 kilos at this span of time. Really don't sound good. I also don't like it but I love cooking, therefore I also love eating.



a beautiful sunset reflecting to the frozen lake of Seewog
After taking some break yesterday afternoon, we decided to go walking in Seewog, a lake here in Ramstein Miesenbach. Sounds really a very good idea, breathing fresh air there and seeing the nice view of the frozen lake in the winter time.

the frozen grasses near the frozen lake


with my friend's daughter..she always got a nice smile


a pose near the bridge over peaceful water


under the trees


A lot of people were also there walking and some were drinking beer and coffee in a small kiosk. Actually we plan to feed the ducks in the lake with some old bread. But since the lake was frozen, we never did see even a single duck. So we just went around the lake and took some pictures. It was such a great Sunday since it was also sunny and not so cold.

Friday, December 7, 2007

My Germany!!! My New Home...


Let me tell you a little bit of my Germany. A country where I considered now my new home. I had been living in Germany for more that four years now since I am married to a German guy. I am proud of him being so humble, considerate, understanding, supporting and loving husband. He is always there for me. I have nothing to ask for.

Now back to Germany!! I can say that it is one of the richest, modern and cleanest country of Europe. I had already been to some cities and places in Germany. These include Cologne, Munich, Nuremberg, Regensburg, Wuerzburg, Kaiserslautern and a lot more to mention. Munich, the capital city of Bavaria is Germany's third largest city. Cologne is the fourth largest city, next to Munich. Cologne is the largest city both in the German Federal state of North Rhein Westphalia and within the Rhine Ruhr Metropolitan Area, one of the major European metropolitan areas with more than 10 million inhabitants.

Berlin is Germany's largest city, seconded by Hamburg. Berlin is the capital city and one of the sixteen states of the Federal Republic of Germany. It has a population of 3.4 million in its city limits. It is the second most populous city proper and the ninth most populous urban area in the the European Union. Located in northeastern Germany, it is the center of the Berlin- Brandenburg metropolitan area, comprising 4.9 million people from over 180 nations.

I am really fascinated about Germany especially when I attended the German Integrations' Course. In this course, I was able to meet a lot people from different countries with different cultures and traditions. This course offers German language at the same time knowing Germany's culture and history. Learning German language might be a little bit difficult but I really find it very interesting. I also found it's culture and history great and amazing.

So, I guess that's enough for today's little information about Germany. Next time again!!

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