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My entry for Watery Wednesday and Wordless Wednesday.

Cologne Cathedral is a Roman Catholic church located at Cologne, Germany. This is the most famous landmark in Cologne. It is however crowded with tourist flashing their camera's here and there. You cannot blame them. and you cannot blame me.

I first visited this Cathedral 7 years ago and the death of my father was still fresh in my heart. The first prayer I uttered was for my father. I really felt God's presence that time. I was really touched.





Renovated in 2007, the 11,500 squares of glass in 72 colors fill the 20-meter-high window, which was designed by Gerhard Richter, one of Germany's most important living artists. The 75-year-old painter and photographer declared that he was happy the project had been a success, particularly as, unlike his other work, it isn’t intended to hang for a short time but is to be a "window for eternity.







After the visit, I cannot helped but pose for a souvenir.


My entry for My World Tuesday and Ruby Tuesday.

Hello bloggerworld! How was your weekend? For us, Saturday was a normal working day but we brought the kids at work to spend time with us. But no, the boys spent their time playing games in the computer while the little one was dancing and singing while watching videos on youtube.

Our sunday was relatively fruitful. We went to a wet market to get a fresh catch of the fish and after lunch, we headed to Puregold Bacoor to buy the rest of the week's food supply as well as snacks for the kids for school. We bought a substantial quantity this time as we will be out of the country again for the rest of the week.

My hubby is leaving for Beijing and Shanghai tomorrow while I am heading for Seoul on Wednesday. My kids will be sleeping with the yayas again. Poor children.

Anybody of you here is familiar with Seoul? I am looking for a traditional house to stay while in Seoul? Got any suggestion? How about places to visit? I would appreciate any suggestion..

On the way to the exhibition, my boss surprised me with a short side trip to The Alps were we took a cable car.

It aint my first ride with a cable car, but this was the most beautiful as the view was exceptional. You are on top of the mountain of the mountains! Its 1724 above sea-level.







The end point of the cable car where they housed the restaurant, the view point and even a hotel. What else can you ask for? This place is really majestic to the true sense of the word. Promise. You will love this place. Especially during winter.



For those who are hungry or thirsty, you can always grab a bite at the restaurant. We had a short coffee break after watching the panoramic view of the alps.





Wendelstein Chapel

Built on 1890, this romantic chapel is popularly called the "Schwaigerwand" (small aside peak).

I wasn't able to go to that high as I was wearing my working shoes - not really good for walking. lol. We did not dressed up for that place, as Ive said before, it was to attend a printing exhibition in Munich, if I have known that we would dropped by to that place, I would have brought my walking shoes, that would have been perfect for my plan to lose weight. lol



While on top of the mountain, the mountain of the mountains, feast your eyes on the beauty of God's creation.





The happy blogger.




For more information, visit Wendelsteinbahn at www.wendelsteinbahn.de

This post is my entry for this week's theme: Hanging for Photo Hunter, Sky High for Photo Friday, Looking at the Sky on Friday, Skywatch Friday, Scenic Sunday, Shadow Shot Sunday and Mellow Yellow Monday.

This is my first entry for Pink Saturday and Today's Flowers for the month of July. Sorry Beverly for not being so active lately. My work eats most of my time. Anyway, while on a business trip to Germany, we had have some time off and that is when I used my time looking for stuff to photograph.

Happy to share with you some of pink flowers fresh from Germany:

Doener has been our favorite snack on the go while in Berlin. This food has overtaken the popularity of bratwurst, currywurst and other kinds of sausages.

Doener or locally called Shawarma, is a grilled meat wrapped in a pita bread with shredded lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, onions, meat mixed with different kinds of dressings. This food was first introduced in Berlin in the 1970's by Turkish immigrants.







I don't like the Shawarma sold here in Manila but I love Doener in Berlin for its distinct taste and affordability. Hey, the serving is really big!! I mean BIG!

My trip back to the Philippines was the worst experience I ever had. It was so tiring and such a long journey.

The schedule was somehow okay at first, leaving Berlin at close midnight to arrive in Doha early morning was an okay schedule, at least I can sleep in the plane. And indeed, it went well. I was able to sleep tight and lying down considering that it was not fully packed.

Upon arrival in Doha, nothing to do so after eating breakfast, went to their Duty Free. As you can see in the photo below, their Duty Free shop is really small and not much choices. So after 15 minutes of walking, you already get bored.



Schedules updated periodically hang in the wall. Nice.



At least, there is a place for kids to play.


A place to eat.. the food is lousy. Sorry but I am just telling you the truth.


View of the waiting area.


Due to Typhoon Basyang, our flight was delayed for 4 hours. Imagine this: arrived in Doha at 5:00 AM to 6:00 PM with nothing to do, nothing to see. Also, the wifi connection also in the airport sucks!!



But after that tragic experience came a blessing.. we were upgraded to Business Class. Wow.. it was indeed a blessing in disguise!! We arrived in Manila safe and sound with no sign of typhoon while in the sky!