Castell Coch

The following taken from Wikipedia: Castell Coch Tongwynlais, Cardiff, Wales Castell Coch is located in Cardiff Castell CochCastell Coch Coordinates51.5354°N 3.2536°W TypeGothic revival Site information Controlled byCadw ConditionIntact Site history BuiltOriginal castle 11th–13th centuries Rebuilt 1875–91 Built byJohn Crichton-Stuart William Burges In useOpen to public MaterialsRed sandstone rubble, grey limestone and Pennant sandstone EventsNative Welsh… Continue reading Castell Coch

Pena on top of the hill

Pena Palace – walked by the grounds as the palace was way too chaotic. Tip, be there at 9.00 in the early morning to stay clear of fellow travellers! We shell out 2 times browsing Sintra as there is soo substantially to see. On day one particular we frequented the National Palace at Sintra centre… Continue reading Pena on top of the hill

Weaving Loom

36″ Maple Flooring Loom by Schacht Spindle Corporation in Colorado. The bench is also designed of maple but handcrafted by a woodworker. The castle (top rated shelf section) was made by me and my DH and it proves helpful for holding all the odds and finishes needed for weaving. The cats like it too:) Posted… Continue reading Weaving Loom

Pena revealing itself slowly

Pena Palace – walked through the grounds as the palace was also active. Suggestion, be there at 9.00 in the early morning to avoid fellow visitors! We expend 2 times checking out Sintra as there is soo a great deal to see. On day just one we frequented the Countrywide Palace at Sintra centre adopted… Continue reading Pena revealing itself slowly

Castello di Amorosa

Castello di Amorosa is a castle and a winery located in close proximity to Calistoga, California. To start with opening its doorways to the public in April 2007, the castle is the pet job of 4th era vintner, Dario Sattui, who also owns and operates the V. Sattui Winery. The castle interiors, which involve 107… Continue reading Castello di Amorosa