Even before we set out on our trip, we had planned a tour of São Vicente with Marion Touray, who has lived on the island for several years, has a wide network of contacts, and works as a tour guide. She wants to show us the island’s most striking sights and give us a glimpse […]
Fortim do Rei, Turtle Beach Bar, Cruz João Évora
A new day dawns, and we visit the ruins of the Fortim do Rei fortification. It sits on a small hill directly behind the Blue Marlin Hotel. The fort was built in 1852 and was equipped with seven cannons. Later, it served as a prison. Since the tourism project failed, it has fallen into increasing […]
Flight Luxembourg – Cabo Verde and first impressions of Mindelo
We booked a direct flight to Cape Verde from Luxembourg. Our intention is to explore the islands and, above all, to learn about the people and their culture. Two years ago, we met a friendly salesman at the famous sardine shop, ‘O Mundo Fantástico das Sardinhas Portuguesas’ in Porto, Portugal. We started talking, and he […]
Saalfelden Gymnasium HIB and Museum Schloss Ritzen
Saalfelden is a town that is heavily influenced by its schools. One such school is the HIB Saalfelden Federal Grammar and Sports School. Located below the picturesque backdrop of Lichtenberg Castle and the Hermitage on Palfen, it sits at the foot of the Steinernes Meer. I attended the school from 1964 to 1968. This short […]
On the road in Pinzgau and an evening with Hubert from “G”
Saalfelden lies north of Maishofen. With a population of over 17,000, it is the third largest town in the province of Salzburg. The most important river is the Saalach, which flows northerly between the Steinernes Meer and Leoganger Steinberge mountain ranges. The Urslau flows in from the east and joins the Saalach. We follow the […]
Short visit to Bratislava
After arriving in Bratislava, we cross the Most SNP (Bridge of the Slovak National Uprising) to reach the UFO Tower. While cars pass above our heads, pedestrians and cyclists can cross the Danube below. It is the world’s longest cable-stayed bridge to have one pylon. At the top of which is a restaurant and a […]