Ulrich John's photos

A warm summer-evening full of music all around the town ! In the streets, on places, in churches, on stage ! A perfect event !

The gold of the Rhein-Main-Area 'round Frankfurt is the apple. People make the famous Äppelwoi of it, a light dry alcoholic drink. It's tastes different from cider or other drinks made of apples and is a very good choice on such hot days like in this summer.

Saturday Self-Challenge: Show Red in Black/White

HFF Ipernians ! Wish you a very nice Friday and great summer-weekend ! Enjoy the sun and have a good time ! Thanks for all your views, your friendly comments, your faves ! And: if you see on this picture the way to the underworld is closed today !

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Since the 11. Century the castles belonged to the Lords of Cabaret. Their wealth came mainly from the exploitation of iron and copper mines. Furthermore they controlled the principal access routes into the Cabardes and the 'Montagne Noirs' region. The castles were built on top of a crest in a North-South axis. Interesting is that they were mostly built of quarry stones; only for the edges carved stones were used.

The Castles of Lastours were built between 11. and 13. Century. Cabaret, Surdespine and Quertinheux were center of the Cathar religious activities. During the Albigensian Crusade they were attacked several times. They capitulated in 1211 and had been destroyed completely. In 1260 the Catholics built the fourth castle, Tour Regine, as a symbol of victory of the North of France and the Catholicism over the rebellious South. 1905 the four castles got the status of 'monuments historiques'.

Saturday Self-Challenge: Zoom Burst

HFF Ipernians ! Wish you a very nice Friday and a great weekend ! Thanks for your support, your comments, your views and your faves. Good vibes on a clear and cool morning from Frankfurt !

Built in the 12. Century, several times destroyed and rebuilt. Like often in this area with it's exciting history. The Abbey is located near Cazedarnes ( Herault ) and not very famous but very nice. Calm, peaceful and worth to visit.

Saturday Self-Challenge: Silhouette

HFF everybody everywhere ! Have a nice Friday and a great summer-weekend ! Thanks for looking at my pictures, for your comments and your faves ! Enjoy the sun ! The picture was taken at Marseillan in the South of France.

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