Whimsical, Post 5, Confetti Dress Mouse
Whimsical, Post 4, Chubby Bumblebee
Whisical, Post 3, Tea Party Celebrations
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Whimsical, Post 2, Mitch the Mouse
Whimsical, Post 1
Moselle and Rhine Rivers Sketchbook, Post 11, Basel, Switzerland
Moselle and Rhine Rivers Sketchbook, Post 10, Strasbourg, France
Moselle and Rhine Rivers Sketchbook, Post 9, Heidelberg
Moselle and Rhine Rivers Sketchbook, Post 8, Heidelberg, Germany
Moselle and Rhine Rivers Sketchbook, Post 7, Heidelberg, Germany
Returning to Heidelberg was wonderful, especially since my husband and I were able to be there at the same time on this trip. One of our favorite places! I will share more about this lovely old university town in my next post!
Moselle and Rhine Rivers Sketchbook, Post 6, Rudesheim and Kaub, Germany
Moselle and Rhine Rivers Sketchbook, Post 5, Marksburg Castle, Braubach, Germany
Moselle and Rhine Rivers Sketchbook Post 4, Cochem, Germany, Reichsburg Castle
Cochem and Reichsburg are on either side of the Moselle River connected by a bridge with Reischburg Castle sitting very high on a cliff overlooking the towns and a great protective view up and down both directions of the Moselle. The castle goes back to the year 1,000, once occupied by German kings, Louis XIV of France, back in the hands of Germany, and now run by the state of Cochem. It was refurbished in the late 1800's by a private family. Each room has been bautifully restored.
The women in the circles on horses were frescoed on the ceiling of a small jewel box sizedroom with a coffered ceiling that was divided into 4 sections. Unfortunately, my 4th photo didn't hacve a clear enough image to paint from, so I have three of the 4 Cardinal Virtues of Justice, Prudence and Courage, but didn't get Temperance. I had to do a bit of research to find out what the significance of these strong women on horseback represented! So worth the time and effort! I love these representations of these virtues!
Moselle and Rhine Rivers Sketchbook, Post 3, Bernkastle, Germany
The Moselle River runs through a deep gorge with high hillsides and mountains on either side of the gentle moving Moselle River. Bicycle paths run along the river dotted with locks to traverse, and lovely, quaint villages like Bernkastle that have timbered houses from the Middle Ages. These homes have stood the test of time, although some are leaning or looking a bit crooked, but all of that adds to the charm of each little village. Here in Bernkastle we tried several wursts, and had our first glass of a great German beer in a delightful restaurent in the Hotel Baren on the riverfront.
Moselle and Rhine River Sketchbook, Post 2, Trier
Moselle and Rhine River Cruise Sketchbook, Post 1
Paris Sketchbook, Post 17, San Chapelle and Notre Dame de Paris
Paris Sketchbook, Post 16, Musee d'Orsay
Paris Sketchbook, Post 16, Musee d'Orsay