Suriname, November 2012

1st-6th November 2012

Paramaribo, capital of Suriname/Surinam. It’s a small former Dutch colony on the north coast of South America. Suriname borders French Guiana to the east, Guyana to the west, Brazil to the south, and the Atlantic Ocean on the north, where the majority of its population reside.

Tony outside Saint Peter and Paul Cathedral. This Roman Catholic cathedral is built entirely of wood and is claimed to be the largest wooden structure in the Americas.Tony outside Saint Peter and Paul Cathedral. This Roman Catholic cathedral is built entirely of wood and is claimed to be the largest wooden structure in the Americas.

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Vienna, Austria, September 2012

Vienna is the capital city of Austria, located in central Europe. This large historical city sits on the Danube River and contains many palaces and museums.

Tuesday, 4th September – evening

On the Ringstraße (Ring Boulevard), a circular boulevard, 4 kilometres long, which surrounds the Innere Stadt district in Vienna’s centre.On the Ringstraße (Ring Boulevard), a circular boulevard, 4 kilometres long, which surrounds the Innere Stadt district in Vienna’s centre. Construction of the Ring Boulevard was initiated by Emperor Franz Joseph I in December 1857.

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Slovenia, September 2012

9th-12th September 2012

Ljubljana

Capital of Slovenia.

View along a central street towards the red/pink-coloured Franciscan Church of the Annunciation. Tatiana in the foreground.View along a central street towards the red/pink-coloured Franciscan Church of the Annunciation. Tatiana in the foreground.

Steps up to the main door of the Franciscan Church of the Annunciation.Steps up to the main door of the Franciscan Church of the Annunciation. The church was built 1646-60, replacing an older church on the site. It was commissioned by Franciscan monks, the red colour is symbolic of their order.

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Croatia, September 2012

Zagreb

Capital of Croatia.

Friday, 14th September 2012

Tony and Tatiana in Ban Jelacic Square. This is the central square of Zagreb, located in the downtown pedestrian zone.Tony and Tatiana in Ban Jelacic Square. This is the central square of Zagreb, located in the downtown pedestrian zone. The square is named after Josip Jelacic (1801-1859) who was ban (or governor) of Croatia between 1848 and 1859. He is credited with advancing the cause of Croatian statehood. A large statue of Jelacic on horseback can be seen in the background.

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Bosnia and Herzegovina, September 2012

Mostar

21st September 2012

Busy, narrow street in the old town lined with souvenir shops.Busy, narrow street in the old town lined with souvenir shops.

Outside a souvenir shop: a range of craft items for sale.Outside a souvenir shop: a range of craft items for sale.

Approaching Mostar's famous Old Bridge (Stari Most).Approaching Mostar’s famous Old Bridge (Stari Most). Construction of the original bridge began in 1557 and it was completed approximately 10 years later. On its completion it was the widest man-made arch in the world.

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