Doha, Qatar- The Corniche

The Corniche of Doha is a lovely place to walk in the late afternoon or very early morning. The city offers some parking near the area. Immediately beyond the walled railing, the shore has been protected by heavy rocks secured with wired mesh. This prevents erosion and provides a stable shore. Steps from the walkway to the...

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Qatar- The Museum of Islamic Art, exterior

Viewed through the haze of heat and dust from the vantage point of the Corniche, the Museum of Islamic Art, in Doha, Qatar, appears to float on water. The Arabian/Persian Gulf surrounds it. Dhows frame the view from across the water. The museum appears to be immediately on land. It is, however, surrounded by water and has bridge...

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Achern, Germany and The Black Forest

This is the beautiful village of Achern, Germany. It is located in the Black Forest in Bavaria. Streams cross the village behind various homes and yards. Bridges make crossing via car, bike and foot easy. Buildings range in age, but they go back as far as about 700 A.D. This particular church is from a much later era. A...

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