The "Cafe Alpenblick" sits 2/3 down a 5km sledge run above the village of Saas Fee. Specialties of the place are rösti with bacon & cheese, a hearty dish, perfect in the winter.
Monday, February 28, 2011
"Cafe Alpenblick"
The "Cafe Alpenblick" sits 2/3 down a 5km sledge run above the village of Saas Fee. Specialties of the place are rösti with bacon & cheese, a hearty dish, perfect in the winter.
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Saturday, February 26, 2011
Friday, February 25, 2011
The Village of Sengg in the Swiss Alps
Little break from the images from Cambodia with a total change of climate and altitude. Here is the Alpine village of Sengg in the valley of Saas. These paths are best visited with snowshoes!
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Purple Crocodiles
Variation of a shot taken at a crocodile farm in Siem Reap. Just for the fun of it.
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Monday, February 21, 2011
Mysterious Cambodia
Some historical sites in Cambodia appeals to our spirit of adventure. Who would not want to climb over those fallen stones for a better view of the old tower of the temple behind them?
Sunday, February 20, 2011
Saturday, February 19, 2011
Friday, February 18, 2011
The Apsaras - Cambodia
Apsaras are divine nymphs or celestial dancing girls from the Indian mythology. It was (is) believed that they could be used by the gods as agents to seduce or persuade mythological demons.
Over 3'000 carvings of apsaras can be found within the temple of Angkor Wat alone. Each of them is unique.
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Mythical monster guarding more than the temple
A girl sleeping under the watchful eyes of a mythical monster guarding the temple.
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Ta Prohm Temple - Cambodia
Over 100 years kapok trees tower over the ruins of the temple and a soft green light penetrates throught the leaves.
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Ta Keo Temple - Cambodia
According to some inscriptions, the Ta Keo temple was struck by lightning at the time of its construction. Seen as a bad omen, it was never completed. Some historian state that the likely cause of its non-completion was the death of its patron, Jayavarman V.
Monday, February 14, 2011
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Friday, February 11, 2011
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Psar Chaa Market - Siem Reap
It is the end of the market day. Crowd has left, stock is low and money is counted.
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Monday, February 7, 2011
Sunday, February 6, 2011
Saturday, February 5, 2011
Psar Chaa Market - Siem Reap
While all goods are set on elevated displays, what surprised me was that the sales' ladies would actually sit on top of the table area, among their products.
Friday, February 4, 2011
Psar Chaa Market - Siem Reap
The Psar Chaa Market is located 2 blocks away from Pub Street, where most restaurants patronised by tourists are located. While souvenir stalls are facing the street, the back lanes feature a wet market, almost tourists free.
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
So Long Tiger!
I kept this little fellow from last year and thought it would be perfect to close the year of the tiger!
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
The Bayon Temple - Cambodia
Many devotees visit small wats within the temple and pray in front of well decorated representation of Buddha.
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