Building of Salzburg

Following on from my previous blog posts about our trip to Salzburg last September, I thought I would share some more photos from our trip. These were all taken in the city of Salzburg. We spent a couple of days taking in the sights of this wonderful city.

We stayed at the Bloberger Hof http://www.blobergerhof.at/ guesthouse. We enjoyed our stay very much and the excellent breakfasts which set us up for the day.

The bus stop was just outside the hotel, which was just perfect for getting into see the city.

This is the Dom (or Cathedral).

This is the famous fortress that can be seen from most places in the city.

You take a funicular railway up to the fortress. This in itself was an experience.

 

As I’ve said before, don’t forget to look up for some outstanding views!

The fortress offered some amazing views of the surrounding mountains.

And views of the city.

The river Inn flows through the centre of Salzburg, and was a lovely vista from the top.

A piece of modern art sat in harmony with the old buildings.

These buildings are something else. They are impressively built into the side of the rock face.

Scotkat

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Buildings in Munich

We spent some time in Munich before heading to Salzburg in September on holiday.

And just had to share some photos of the beautiful buildings.

 And the geraniums on every window.

To remember my holiday I am going to have geraniums on my own window boxes.

Don't forget to look up at buildings.

The New City Hall in the Marienplatz looked magnificent against the blue sky.

 

This tree looks out of place.

Scotkat

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Some of my Heucheras

Hi everyone. I have been steadily growing my collection of Heucheras for the past few years. If you don't grow Heucheras already, 2012 is the year to start growing them!

They really do change their colours. You will be surprised by the vibrant foliage and also the flowers.

Last year I took photos every month of my Heucheras and it was so amazing to see their coat of many colours throughout the seasons.

SHANGHAI

 LIME MARMALADE

 OBISIDION

MARMALADE

I re-potted this one last year as it had out grown its container, and I reduced the size of the plant. It is still a favourite of mine.

SWEET TEA

FIRECHIEF

This was stunning last summer and I think I shall be re-potting it into a larger pot later this year.

I will share new photos as they start to change colour.

Scotkat

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Keukenhof Gardens 2004

I would like to share some of my tulip photos taken on our trip here in 2004.

The tulips were so beautiful and it is hard to have a favourite as they are all nice.

They stand so tall. Mine never seem to do that.

 
In the Autumn I planted many tulip bulbs in pots in my own garden. This will give me pots of colour in the Springtime. In the photo below you can see Valeria Finnis Muscari. I liked them so much that I now have them growing in my own garden.

On our way to the Gardens we saw many fields and Glasshouses of tulips.

There were so many different colours throughout the garden. An artists paradise.

 

These colours look so well together.

And lovely Orchids which were stunning in the indoor display area.

 

Just had to share this one with the giant clog.
  

And the buildings are amazing in the centre of Amsterdam. And so many bikes as its so flat and easy to cycle

And their famous windmills.

And finally, one of many flower stalls. Had it not been so far, I would have had a field day in here!

Scotkat

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Brussels Sprout & Two Veg Soup Recipe

This a nice way to use up Brussels Sprouts left over from the festive season.

 Ingredients

• Brussels Sprouts
• 1 Sweet Potato
• 1 Leek

Method

1. Cut sprouts in half, slice sweet potato and leek and add to pot to soften.
2. Then add 2 and a half pints of vegetable stock then bring to the boil.
3. Then let simmer till ready to enjoy.
4. Add fresh parsley.

Scotkat

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Our New Years Day Walk

The Rocks of Solitude ,we had an enjoyable walk to the rocks of solitude on New Years day.

http://http://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/angus/edzell.shtml

This is an Artist and Photographers paradise

 

 

I must go back in Spring to see all the many spring bulbs and Rhodendrums in bloom.

Scotkat

 

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Part 2 Winter Gardens Aberdeen

Some more photos of the Winter Gardens taken in December.

 

Many brides have had their photos taken in the Winter Gardens over the years. Its a lovely setting for photographs.

Christmas Cacti in bloom. This was growing in a large hanging basket and I think it may have been bigger than 16inch.

I like the variegated foliage on the leaf in bud.

These were taken in the Cacti house.

   

 

Some other on our walk through the glasshouse.

 

 

Scotkat

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