Walk in my boots ... A life less traveled.: 2012

Thursday 15 March 2012

Jungfraujoch, Top of Europe, Switzerland

Jungfraujoch.Top of Europe, Switzerland (September). 

 The Jungfraujoch is a col or saddle between the Mönch and the Jungfrau in the Bernese Alps on the boundary between the cantons of Bern and Valais, inside the Jungfrau-Aletsch Protected Area.  houses one of the Global Atmosphere Watch's
 atmospheric research stations. The Jungfraujoch can only be reached 
through a 7.3 km long cog railway tunnel, served by the Jungfraubahn.

The train into the mountain leaves from Kleine Scheidegg, which can be reached by trains from Grindelwald and Lauterbrunnen. The train enters the tunnel running eastward through the Eiger shortly after leaving Kleine Scheidegg.It runs close behind the Eiger's north face.
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Ben Nevis - Highlands, Scotland

A frozen lake on my way from Ben Nevis(Highest peak in Scotland) towards Glenfinnan in December.

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Scottish Winters - Highlands, Scotland

Scottish Winters. A frozen lake on my way from Ben Nevis(Highest peak in Scotland) towards Ullapool in December. 

Must relay on own transport in these parts of Scotland. Ullapool. On the east shore of Loch Broom, Ullapool was founded in 1788 as a herring port by the British Fisheries Society. 

Ullapool, Highland 

Tuesday 13 March 2012

Prague Castle and Charles Bridge - Czech Republic

Prague Castle and Charles Bridge by Night- Czech Republic

Prague is the capital and largest city of the Czech Republic. Situated in the north-west of the country on the Vltava river. Undoubtedly one of the scenic cities I have traveled so far. The cobbled streets take you back to medieval times.

Prague, Czech Republic
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Prague(Praha) by Night- Czech Republic

Prague(Praha) by Night- Czech Republic

Prague is the capital and largest city of the Czech Republic. Situated in the north-west of the country on the Vltava river. Undoubtedly one of the scenic cities I have traveled so far. The cobbled streets take you back to medieval times.

Prague, Czech Republic
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Worldcup Celebrations - The Neatherlands

Streets of Holland.
 No filters used. 

Captured during Football Worldcup 2006 celebrations somewhere in the streets of Holland. 

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Prague(Praha) - Czech Republic

Prague(Praha) - Czech Republic.(August).
 

Prague is the capital and largest city of the Czech Republic. Situated in the north-west of the country on the Vltava river. Undoubtedly one of the scenic cities I have traveled so far. The cobbled streets take you back to medieval times.
Prague, Czech Republic
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St Stephen's Cathedral, Vienna(Wien) Austria

St Stephen's Cathedral, Vienna(Wien) Austria(August). 

Situated at the heart of Vienna, Austria. Largely initiated by Rudolf IV and stands on the ruins of two earlier churches, the first being a parish church consecrated in 1147

Partnachklamm, Garmicsh, Bavarian Alps, Germany

Partnachklamm, Garmicsh, Bavarian Alps, Germany(August). 

One of Germany’s natural wonders lies just around the 
corner from the twin towns of Garmisch-Partenkirchen in the Bavarian 
Alps. 

The Partnachklamm is a spectacular 700m gorge that frames a surging white-water river. 

You can walk  the length of the gorge along a pathway cut into the limestone rock just a few meters above the river.

Length of the gorge: 699m (2293ft). Average height of the gorge: 80m (262ft).  

Luxembourg Castle - Luxembourg

One of the 50 Luxembourg Castles - Outskirts of Luxembourg City(December). 

Luxembourg is one of the smallest countries in Europe, and ranked 170th in size of all the 194 independent countries of the world. A landlocked country in western Europe, bordered by Belgium, France, and Germany. The country has a highly developed economy, with the world's highest GDP.

The city of Luxembourg, the largest and capital city, is the seat of several institutions and agencies of the EU. 

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Kaza, Spiti Valley, Himachal Pradesh, India

Kaza, Spiti Valley, Himachal Pradesh, India(July). 

This is a remote town Spiti Valley valley in the Lahaul and Spiti district of the state of Himachal Pradesh in the Western Himalayas of India 

Kaza is a high altitude desert having close similarities to the neighbouring Tibet and Ladakh regions in terms of terrain, climate and the Buddhist culture. Kaza, situated along the Spiti River river at an elevation of 3,800 metres (12,500 ft) above mean sea level.

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Glasgow, Scotland

Glasgow, Scotland(December).  

This one was captured from a traffic signal on my way to the Glasgow airport on a cold winter evening. 

Glasgow
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Pawna Lake - Lonavala, India

Pawna Lake, Lonavala, India(August). 

An artificial lake formed by the Pawna Dam built across the Pawna River 
nearby Lonavala. The lake attracts many tourists due to its imposing 
natural ambiance and cool climate.

Beachy Head, Chalk Headland, United Kingdom

Beachy Head, Chalk Headland, United Kngdom(May). 

Beachy Head is a chalk headland in the United Kingdom, close to the town of Eastbourne in the county of East Sussex, immediately east of the Seven Sisters. The cliff
 there is the highest chalk sea cliff in Britain, rising to 162 m 
(530 ft) above sea level. The peak allows views of the south east coast 
from Dungeness to the east, to Selsey Bill in the west. Its height has also made it one of the most notorious suicide spots in the world.

0°Prime Meridian (GMT), Greenwich, London

GMT - Greenwich, London, United Kingdom. (March).

A powerful green laser shining north across the London night sky. Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) is a time system originally referring to mean solar time at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, London, and later became adopted as a global time standard.

St Gotthard, Furka Pass - Italian Swiss Alps, Switzerland

St Gotthard, Furka Pass - Italian Swiss Alps, Switzerland(October). 

St. Gotthard Pass (2106 m) is between Airolo in the canton of Ticino, and Göschenen in the canton of Uri, connecting the northern German-speaking part of Switzerland with the Italian-speaking part, along the route onwards to Milan.

Lucerne (Lake Lucerne and Chaple Bridge) - Switzerland

Lucerne, Switzerland(October). 

Lucerne is on the shore of Lake Lucerne (der Vierwaldstättersee), within sight of Mount Pilatus and Rigi in the Swiss Alps.This is a German-speaking portion of that country. One of the city's famous landmarks is the Chapel Bridge (Kapellbrücke), a wooden bridge first erected in the 14th century and also known as the 'Z' bridge.©2012 Samarjit Singh. All Rights Reserved.

Inverness - Highlands, Scotland

Inverness, Highlands, Scotland (January). 

Inverness is situated at the mouth of the River Ness (which flows from nearby Loch Ness) and at the southwestern extremity of the Moray Firth. Regarded as the capital of the Highlands of Scotland.©2012 Samarjit Singh. All Rights Reserved.

Berlin Wall Graffiti - Art

The Berlin Wall - Imperial War Museum, London, United Kingdom (July).  

The Berlin wall was the "largest canvas in the world."

The Berlin Wall was constructed in 1961 to separate Germany and Berlin during the Cold War.
 The wall was on the "death strip". All the differences between the 
countries made it a perfect place for people to express their opinions, 
especially on their preferences and dislikes.

Lugano - Monte Carlo of Switzerland

Lugano - the Monte Carlo of Switzerland(October). 

Lugano lies at the edge of Lake Lugano , which is situated between the lakes Lago Maggiore and Lago di Como, south of the Alps. the Italian-speaking canton of Ticino, which borders Italy. The city lies on Lake Lugano,
 and its warm summers and the fact that in recent years it has attracted
 an ever growing number of celebrities, entertainers and successful 
athletes have given it the nickname of the "Monte Carlo of Switzerland"©2012 Samarjit Singh. All Rights Reserved.

Buttermere, Lake District

Buttermere, Lake District, United Kingdom (December). 

Buttermere  is a lake in the English Lake District in North West England. No not depend on public tarnsport in this region for travel in the interiors. 

Snowdonia, Wales

View from Mt Snowdon, Snowdonia, Wales. 

The English name for the area derives from Snowdon, which is the highest mountain in Wales at 3,560 ft. Its a 2 - 3 hours walk/hike to the summit from the village below. Good views of the Irish mountains from  the top. 

The movie The Englishman Who Went Up a Hill But Came Down a Mountain is based on Mt Snowdon. 

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Dorchester, Dorset, Wales

Dorchester, Dorset(Wales), United Kingdom. 

A historic market town, Dorchester lies on the banks of the River Frome and noted as being home and inspiration to the author Thomas Hardy.  This was one of the most powerful settlements in pre Roman Britain. 

North Western Highlands, Scotland

North Western Highlands - Scotland. 

Ullapool, Scotland

Ullapool, Highlands - Scotland(December).

On the east shore of Loch Broom, Ullapool was founded in 1788 as a herring port by the British Fisheries Society. Must relay on own transport in these parts of Scotland. ©2012 Samarjit Singh. All Rights Reserved.

St Michael View - Cornwall, Wales

St Michael in distant ground - Cornwall, Wales, United Kingdom. 

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Kovalam(Arabian Sea), Kerala, India

Kovalam(Arabian Sea), Kerala, India(March). 

Kovalam means a grove of coconut trees and true to its name the village offers an endless sight of coconut trees.It is also known as the paradise of the south. ©2012 Samarjit Singh. All Rights Reserved.

St Wolfgang, Salzkammergut, Austria

St Wolfgang, Salzkammergut, Austria (September). 

A beautiful quite small town and winter ski destination . The clear blue lake is the source of drinking water. You will find some of the most scenic places in the Austrian Alps along this axis.  Number of B&B and local guest houses available to stay.

St. Wolfgang can be reached via a branch of the B 158 Wolfgangsee Straße federal highway (Bundesstraße), running from the city of Salzburg to Bad Ischl.

The town is located in central Austria. It is on the northern shore of the Wolfgangsee lake (close to the towns of Strobl and St. Gilgen, both in the State of Salzburg) at the foot of the Schafberg mountain.

Glenfinnan, Highland - Scotland

Glenfinnan, Highlands - Scotland (December). 

A small village in Lochaber area of the Highlands of Scotland. It is located at the northern end of Loch Shiel, at the foot of Glenfinnan. This place came to prominence in the Harry Potter films, the first being Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. 

Bern, Switzerland

Bern, Switzerland(September). 

Taken from a train while crossing the Bern river from Zurich to Geneva. Bern lies on the Swiss plateau in the Canton of Bern, slightly west of the centre of Switzerland and 20 km (12 mi) north of the Bernese Alps.  

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Spa, Belgium

Spa, Belgium (December). No filters used.

Spa lies in the country's Walloon Region and Province of Liège. It is situated in a valley in the Ardennes mountain chain. it is the town of Spa which has become eponymous with any place having a natural water source that is believed to possess special health-giving properties, as a spa.

Northern Ireland - Portrush, Portstewart (Antrim)

Portrush and Portstewart (Antrim), Northern Ireland. 

These two towns are well known for three sandy beaches, the West Strand, East Strand and White Rocks, as well as the Royal Portrush Golf Club, the only golf club outside of mainland Great Britain which has hosted the Open Championship. 

About an hour's drive from Belfast Airport. Good public transport and direct train connections. 

Great weekend destination with easily available overnight accommodation in Hotels and B&B.
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Derwent Water, Keswick, Cumbria - Lake District

Derwent Water - Keswick, Cumbria(Lake District) February. 

Kesewic, meaning 'farm where cheese is made'. Famous for its walking trails, annual jazz and the beer festival. A must visit if you are in the Lake District. Easily available overnight accommodation in the form of B&B 

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