Entrance to the castle gardens (Schloss Hoff).

What a stunning view

Yes. Order and peace.

:o))

Katarina, you have just reminded me, when I was only 14 my school choir went to a Schloss in Austria near the border with the Czech republic to perform a concert...Schloss Raabs it was, in Weitra. A beautiful place. Could it be that you might know the place I mean? I have never forgotten it. We had a little trip to the Black Forest and we picked alpine strawberries that were covering the forest floor, it was wonderful!

Karensusan, unfortunately I do not know that castle, but good idea to visit it this summer. I love this area.

It is a part of the world I would like to see more of. And one day, I shall! Just had another idea for my 50th birthday in 2 years!

Karensusan, let me know when you come and we can make at least one trip together. I will be 50 in 2 years too. By the way, horrible to think about it.

OK will do! When is your birthday? mine is 20th March, last day of winter.

I think I was born on 23d July. That would be great. We can dress that year as teenagers. LOL.

yes.....erm...perhaps not! When I was a teenager I was very very boring. I am not quite so boring nowadays, but not that much better when it comes to clothes! I wish I was more 'colourful' and 'out there' with my dress, but I am not. I am very very....well....boring! lol!