1997

Europe - United Kingdom, France, Switzerland, Italy, Austria, Germany, Holland

After skipping 1996, I was ready for my next trip to Europe.  I signed up with my brother for a sampler trip to the most common tourist places.  London, Paris, Lucerne, Vienna, and Venice were some of the cities that we visited.

 

Rhine River, Germany

There were many castles along the Rhine River and this was one of them.

Rhine River, Germany

The statue (Lady of the Sea) can be seen along the Rhine River.

Amsterdam, Holland

Amsterdam was definitely a strange city. Everything goes here and it normally is legal.

Volendam, Holland

Volendam is a fishing village on the way to Amsterdam.

Holland

There are only a few windmills left. Here is one traditional looking one.

Venice, Italy

Ah. Venice.

Venice, Italy

I can't remember exactly, but I believe this historic building is a bank.

Venice, Italy

Canals run throughout this city.

Venice, Italy

The scenery in Venice are so captivating that there are no words to describe it. It's definitely a city that you have gotta to see.

Venice, Italy

Tourists can ride the gondolas along the many canals.

Verona, Italy

Shakespeare made this city famous in Romeo and Juliet.

London, UK

Here is the London Bridge.

London, UK

Buckingham Palace

London, UK

Here is one of those famous color guards.

London, UK

Trafalgar Square

Paris, France

This was taken outside the Cathedrale of Notre Dame.

Paris, France

Cathedrale of Notre Dame

Paris, France

Versailles was the palace for the French monarchy until the French Revolution. Louis the XVI was the last king.

Paris, France

The surrounding gardens around the palace are splendid and well maintained. This is definitely a must see destination if you visit Paris.

Salzburg, Austria

Salzburg was the hometown for Amadeus Wolfgang Mozart. Here is the birthplace of Mozart.

Lake Lugano, Switzerland

A younger me

Lucerne, Switzerland

Switzerland contains many natural scenery.

Lucerne, Switzerland

The Lion monument commemorated the fallen soldiers who helped Louis the XVI during the French Revolution.

Lake Lugano, Switzerland

This is me along the walkway.

Switzerland

It's no wonder why Switzerland remains a neutral country for the last 800 years. Who will want to leave with views like this.

Mt Titlis, Switzerland

This was around 10,000 feet above sea level.

Vienna, Austria

Vienna is the capital of Austria.

Vienna, Austria

Parliament Building

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