Undoubtedly the majestic Water Terraces on the west front are a major part of the 9th Duke’s outstanding legacy to the Palace. A remarkable 20th century achievement, they have been compared to the Parterre d’Eau at Versailles. The Duke took his inspiration from Bernini whose river-gods fountain, now on the lower terrace, is a scale [...]
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Land Reserved for…
…future development.
For some reason I felt rather lethargic on Sunday (yesterday) and struggled to get myself going. I had planned a short cycle ride but the dull weather made me hesitate. I read a book for a while, made and ate my lunch, read a bit more and then I forced myself to go ahead [...]
21 Comments CherryPie on Sep 1st 2014
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Cycle and Rest a While with Me
The sun was shining through the trees showing the leaves off in a glowy light. There was a gentle breeze, the birds were singing, the rabbits were grazing and I tuned a few heads as I cycled past…
A perfect evening
16 Comments CherryPie on Jul 15th 2014
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Father & Daughter
Thinking of my dad on the anniversary of his birth
10 Comments CherryPie on Jul 15th 2014
Filed under Holidays, Lucerne 2013
Alhambra Hall of Mirrors
This hall of mirrors is situated near to the glacier garden.
Set up for the amusement park at the Swiss National Exhibition of 1896 in Geneva.
Created by Heinrich Ernst, a Zurich architect, the Alhambran labyrinth of mirrors was one of the main attractions a the Parc de Plaisance during the Swiss National Exhibition in Geneva in [...]
17 Comments CherryPie on Oct 28th 2013
