adrian65
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Post by adrian65 on Nov 1, 2011 15:22:04 GMT -5
Hello, friends! We just returned home from visiting the rock fair in Munchen - Germany. It's called "Mineralientage" - Minerals' days. So, relax on the chair and be patient while scrolling down the bunch of pics to follow. Firstly, some photos from our way to Munchen. Kurt, you might find interesting these photos as they are from your native Austria. On the motorway:   We stopped and visited Melk Abbey, a place definitely worth to be seen as the following pictures proof:       Don't have any clue about how that treasure chest lock works    Isn't this library amazing?        Danube river is very close to that place, and I spotted some cute ducks on the river. Here's one of them:  Then, we arrived to Munchen. The weather was fine, a beautiful late autumn weekend. Here are some nice fall colors, including the houses:   Needless to say that the main point of interest was the rock fair, so here are pictures from it:   There were a lot of attractions for kids. They loved the dinosaurs, of course...   ... but also gold panning  ... and sculpting. Just watch how focused on their jobs are some of the kids:  Some meteorites - I bought a small piece from that booth:  Very diverse pet woods:    I like very much how these guys combine the fossil and the actual wood in the tables:   Pictural sandstone from USA:  A lot of ammonites:   I also met a rock friend from Romania, and enjoyed visiting together the fair:      Some very spectacular minerals:   I like these silver ore specimens:  Obsidian and flint knapping:  This guy was proofing how sharp can be obsidian, by cutting some dried salami with a obsidian chip:  And a very HIGH end stone sculpture - that artist does some amazing creations:  And, as the weather was very good on our way back home, we took advantage and went on a scenic road and enjoyed the beautiful landscapes. I hope you will do the same by watching the following pics:              Thank you for looking and for the patience of scrolling down till here. Adrian |
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Post by mohs on Nov 1, 2011 15:52:58 GMT -5
I got as far as the library Ad it is a marvel ! I wonder if that Melk Abbey is named after the famed character in "Name of the Rose" Adso of Melk? thanks for the adventure I'll have to download the rocks later  |
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Don
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Post by Don on Nov 1, 2011 16:06:57 GMT -5
Wish I was there; thanks for the pics, brings back memories of my time in Germany.
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adrian65
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Post by adrian65 on Nov 1, 2011 16:16:09 GMT -5
Ed, if there is any link between the character and Melk abbey, is would be vice-versa: that abbey was built many centuries ago, long before Umberto Ecco wrote "Name of the rose".
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Post by kk on Nov 1, 2011 16:29:28 GMT -5
Adrian, thank you so much for the pictures on your way through Austria, Stift Melk and the Hundertwasser House in Vienna are always things that I look forward to, because about 25-30 years ago, my father and the company he worked for where tasked to replace (Stift Melk) a lot of the wooden interior (make them, Vienna).
The pictures at the fair too, fantastic report on a nice trip. I especially enjoy seeing that they seem to really try to get the kids involved.
Thanks for all the efford to let us partake on your yearly trip. Kurt
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Post by tandl on Nov 1, 2011 17:11:24 GMT -5
Awesome ! Was hopeing for psaronius , in the wood section, stunning wood though , those tables!
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Post by beefjello on Nov 1, 2011 19:59:55 GMT -5
Fantastic!! Beautiful pictures Adrian! The scenes with reflections in the lake on your way back are incredible. The huge upright slab of pet wood looks very familiar.. I think that was in an avatar of yours way back when? Did you pick up any goodies at the show? Thank for taking us along with you, whatta great trip!!
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Post by snuffy on Nov 1, 2011 20:15:43 GMT -5
Thanks for the photos. Great
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Post by mohs on Nov 1, 2011 22:46:13 GMT -5
Ed, if there is any link between the character and Melk abbey, is would be vice-versa: that abbey was built many centuries ago, long before Umberto Ecco wrote "Name of the rose". O i realize that Adrian I think the Name of the Rose occurs in 14th century 1327 (off the top on my head) the thing is Umberto claims to base the novel on an ancient manuscript written be Adso of Melk if I know Eco--- its possible he got that manuscript from the library you were in if there be any truth in the tale and with Eco there always truth even if its fiction ha ha thanks for the reply! Ed |
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Post by tntmom on Nov 1, 2011 23:00:42 GMT -5
What beautiful photos Adrian! I appreciate you sharing your trip with us, those pictures look so amazing!
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Post by parfive on Nov 2, 2011 0:25:37 GMT -5
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Post by kk on Nov 2, 2011 4:45:14 GMT -5
Nice tour, Adrian. The library at Melk Abbey is remarkably like the one at the Strahov Monastery in Prague. I don't know this particular Abbey, but the stile is definitively Habsburg. Not surprising; as Prague was for several hundred years the "practical"seat of the Habsburg. Melk Abbey on the other hand had personal patronage of some of the rulers. A lot of the laborers worked all their lives for the emperor and where sent all over the empire, so similarities and/or copies are the rule. Those where top notch work-crews and pretty nifty ones at that. I remember my dad often cussing them when he had to figure out how they did certain things a few hundred years ago in order to restore/replace things in appropriate manner and could not make head-way. And thats just the carpentry, never mind carvings, stone-masonry and gilding. LOL |
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Post by mjflinty on Nov 2, 2011 7:24:22 GMT -5
I really enjoyed seeing all the pictures too! Looks like a really nice show and the weather and season were just perfect for you.
Michael
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Post by mohs on Nov 2, 2011 11:15:30 GMT -5
Thanks for the links Rich ! I had never heard of the Strahov> Although I'm going being learning lots about it, soon. Umberto Eco new novel ‘Cemetery of Prague’ is being translated into English. I have it on order from the Phoenix Library. I’m sure the Strahov Monastery will play a significant role in this new novel. It is the story of a secret agent who “weaves plots, conspiracies, intrigues and attacks, in Prague during the late 19th century. Now I’m one step ahead. Eco is my favorite author. For rock hounds there is a couple paragraphs of writing in, “Baudolino” which is a wonderful read. Eco describes a river made entirely of rocks, pebbles, and boulders-- which flows like water. You can only cross this river on a special day ---which creates its own problem. Ha ha. If I find this passage  ---online--- I’ll post it. Ed |
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Post by kategoodwin on Nov 2, 2011 11:37:17 GMT -5
Beautiful pics!
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Post by Toad on Nov 2, 2011 11:50:01 GMT -5
Great pics. The abbey is incredible.
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Post by grayfingers on Nov 2, 2011 15:39:33 GMT -5
Wonderful photos of the places you visited, and of the fall scenery! Always enjoy your posts of your trips.
Bill
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Post by garock on Nov 2, 2011 17:18:31 GMT -5
Great Photos !! Enjoyed the vaction with you !!!
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Post by Bikerrandy on Nov 2, 2011 20:35:18 GMT -5
Your pics are always the best, the scenery is amazing, and I was really checking out the craftsmanship of the sculpting inside the cathedral. We have nothing like that on this side of the world. Thanks for posting bud, awesome pics!!  |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 3, 2011 15:40:53 GMT -5
Holy moly what a beautiful trip. Many awesome sights. Loved the stone lamps and the scenery in the trip back looks amazingly like the trip from Red Lodge, Montana to Cook City, Montana over Beartooth Pass. My old stomping grounds. Thank you so much for sharing your trip.
Jim BTW It did not take patience to go through the pics. Everyone was worth a long look.
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