Renmar Posted March 23, 2021 #3326 Share Posted March 23, 2021 31 minutes ago, notamermaid said: Is this a famous cave in the Netherlands that also has a castle overground? If so, that should make it easy for the others, hope someone can guess it from the clues. notamermaid Yes it is although there is a castle we actually visited the ruins. Theo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare notamermaid Posted March 24, 2021 Author #3327 Share Posted March 24, 2021 I think this may be the place that is also popular at Christmas time. Good night from Germany. ☺️ notamermaid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ljandgb Posted March 24, 2021 #3328 Share Posted March 24, 2021 Is this the same castle we had a picture of a wall on the grounds a while back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renmar Posted March 24, 2021 #3329 Share Posted March 24, 2021 6 hours ago, ljandgb said: Is this the same castle we had a picture of a wall on the grounds a while back? Not that I know of but maybe it was before I joined this tread. As far as I know there is only one area in the Netherlands where there are caves. That's it, no more clues. Theo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare notamermaid Posted March 24, 2021 Author #3330 Share Posted March 24, 2021 I am not sure, but I do think it is the caves where they hold a Christmas market. You can book coach tours from Germany there. I reckon the Triceratops is a permanent part of the year round exhibition. I did mean the ruin when I said castle, sorry, that was not clear. For now I will not give the name, I would like someone else to find it and tell us if they think it is correct. notamermaid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capriccio Posted March 24, 2021 #3331 Share Posted March 24, 2021 The picture is a little dark and doesn't (I think) look like a Mosasaur but could it be from the same region where they were first discovered? Maastricht and the Meuse River? I remember visiting there when my children were little (1988 - 1990) and the fossils scared them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renmar Posted March 24, 2021 #3332 Share Posted March 24, 2021 3 hours ago, capriccio said: The picture is a little dark and doesn't (I think) look like a Mosasaur but could it be from the same region where they were first discovered? Maastricht and the Meuse River? I remember visiting there when my children were little (1988 - 1990) and the fossils scared them. I think you are close enough. There is "underground art" in the town of Valkenburg (about 15 km east of the city of Maastricht). Paintings and inscriptions have been made in the various caves in Valkenburg over many centuries. In order to promote tourism, students from academies have also been active who cut statues in the marl (MERGEL in Dutch) or applied paintings to a theme. The Municipal Cave has recently added a light show of beautiful works of art to the tour. Spectacular! The “MergelRijk” cave lets you experience all the stories about marl and caves in an informative way by means of sculptures in marl and sand, drawings, photos, texts and films. The Roman Catacombs Museum is an exact copy of the most beautiful frescoed catacombs in Rome. These were realized more than a century ago, under the direction of the famous architect Pierre Cuypers. Your turn to post a picture. Theo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capriccio Posted March 24, 2021 #3333 Share Posted March 24, 2021 Theo - that sound's fascinating! Here's an easy (and beautiful) one. Name the location and the river. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Ritabob Posted March 24, 2021 #3334 Share Posted March 24, 2021 Wild guess...Melk Abbey, Canine Rb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capriccio Posted March 24, 2021 #3335 Share Posted March 24, 2021 4 minutes ago, Ritabob said: Wild guess...Melk Abbey, Canine Rb A wild and wonderful guess! Your turn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Ritabob Posted March 24, 2021 #3336 Share Posted March 24, 2021 Crazy auto correct. Not sure where Canine is, but I'm sure I typed something different. Give me an hour to find a fun photo.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Ritabob Posted March 24, 2021 #3337 Share Posted March 24, 2021 Name the statue and city Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capriccio Posted March 24, 2021 #3338 Share Posted March 24, 2021 Tulip Cruise with stop in Antwerp. Nello and Patrasche from Hoboken, Belgium (https://www.amazingbelgium.be/2015/09/nello-and-patrasche-from-hoboken.html) French-English author Marie Louise de la Ramée (1839-1908), alias Ouida, wrote the children’s book "A Dog of Flanders" after visiting Antwerp in 1871. It is the story of a boy named Nello and his faithful dog Patrasche. Nello and Patrasche lived in Hoboken, now a district of Antwerp. They traveled into Antwerp every day with their milk cart and it was there in the Cathedral of Our Lady that they met their dramatic end together. The book found its way to Japan and Korea, where it was translated and is still a best-seller today. Many Japanese and Korean children have read the tragic tale of Nello and Patrasche and through it have discovered Antwerp and its world famous painter Rubens. I don't have a picture so I declare a wild card! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renmar Posted March 24, 2021 #3339 Share Posted March 24, 2021 @capriccio You are way to fast. Found the answer about 3 minutes ago. You are most likely right. Theo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capriccio Posted March 24, 2021 #3340 Share Posted March 24, 2021 2 minutes ago, Renmar said: @capriccio You are way to fast. Found the answer about 3 minutes ago. You are most likely right. Theo You won't believe this but I just returned home from being out for 1 1/2 hours. The Belgian sign on the building in the background was a big hint. I had to look it up too since it was made in 2015 long after we left Belgium. I find it a very clever and sad rendition of the story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Ritabob Posted March 24, 2021 #3341 Share Posted March 24, 2021 Yes, this dear statue in front of the cathedral in Antwerp. Such a sad story. If Capriccio is calling wildcard, then we need someone to post a photo to keep up our spirits. Anyone? RB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare notamermaid Posted March 24, 2021 Author #3342 Share Posted March 24, 2021 The boy and his dog look really cute. What an ingenious sculpture. It is probably best that I do not know the story... A photo, that would be lovely. It is Spring, so perhaps some flowers in a famous square? We have had flowers in parks, etc. but green foliage and flowers are always nice to look at. I have plenty of green fields to offer but they are England photos, so won't do. Who would like to post - it need not be flowers... notamermaid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renmar Posted March 24, 2021 #3343 Share Posted March 24, 2021 OK, just to cheer you up. NOT part of the game. Keukenhof. Theo 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canal archive Posted March 24, 2021 #3344 Share Posted March 24, 2021 Beautiful, we have daffodils and nearly bluebells but those are stunning. Thank you. Here is a quick one to guess, country, river, bridge and if your really clever boat name. Interesting piece of engineering. q Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare notamermaid Posted March 24, 2021 Author #3345 Share Posted March 24, 2021 Oh, that is a modern vertical-lift bridge that lifts a road. I love such engineering. There are none where I live but I have seen one in the North of England. I feel I have seen this one in a photo on the internet recently. Not sure. notamermaid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Coral Posted March 24, 2021 #3346 Share Posted March 24, 2021 1 hour ago, Renmar said: OK, just to cheer you up. NOT part of the game. Keukenhof. Theo Stunning! Thanks for the pick me up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renmar Posted March 25, 2021 #3347 Share Posted March 25, 2021 3 hours ago, Canal archive said: if your really clever boat name. Do you want the type of ship or the actual name of the vessel? I know the country-city & bridge. Theo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canal archive Posted March 25, 2021 #3348 Share Posted March 25, 2021 Okay Renmar what have you got? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renmar Posted March 25, 2021 #3349 Share Posted March 25, 2021 6 hours ago, Canal archive said: Okay Renmar what have you got? Pont Jacques Chaban Delmas - Bordeaux - Garonne River. I think the ship is of the "Barque" (Bark) type. Theo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canal archive Posted March 25, 2021 #3350 Share Posted March 25, 2021 Well done Renmar correct on all points the vessel is a French three masted barque named Belem launched in 1896 she has taken part in several ‘tall ships races’. Although not under sail she looked wonderful passing us. Below is the next vessel that came through, chalk and cheese. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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