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![Smit & Palarczyk > [FRANCE.COTEDAZUR 2739]
'Floral fragrances.'
In June broom is the dominant vegetation above Menton. Its flowers are four times as large as the broom I am familiar with. The smell is bigger than life too: as if a thousand honey pots have been left open. This photo is taken in the Borrigo valley north of Sainte Agnès. Photo Paul Smit.](http://paulsmit.smugmug.com/Features/Europe/Southern-France-Four-Hikes/2739/252941433_AJ5wP-Ti.jpg "Smit & Palarczyk > [FRANCE.COTEDAZUR 2739]
'Floral fragrances.'
In June broom is the dominant vegetation above Menton. Its flowers are four times as large as the broom I am familiar with. The smell is bigger than life too: as if a thousand honey pots have been left open. This photo is taken in the Borrigo valley north of Sainte Agnès. Photo Paul Smit.")
![Smit & Palarczyk > [GERMANY.THUERINGEN 27]
'Rosegarden of the Dornburg castles.'
Three castles in a row, one romanesque, one renaissance and one rococo. Goethe retreated into the southernmost of the three Dornburg castles during the summer of 1828, leaving his ministerial worries behind. He did so with his employer, duke Carl August of Sachsen-Weimar, a small state that was especially famous in cultural circles.
Goethe loved to wander around the rose gardens surrounding the middle rococo castle, from where he had a beautiful view upon the river Saale down below. An inspiring spot, where famous pieces of literature were concepted. When he went, everything was kept as he had left it behind. Or so says the concierge. Thus the drawings he brought from his travels to Italy are still hanging in the same place. And his bed is as neat now as it was during his life; as an experienced traveller he had always preferred his field bed. Photo Paul Smit.](http://paulsmit.smugmug.com/Features/Europe/Germany-Parks-and-Castles-in/27/139248010_xdjGt-Ti.jpg "Smit & Palarczyk > [GERMANY.THUERINGEN 27]
'Rosegarden of the Dornburg castles.'
Three castles in a row, one romanesque, one renaissance and one rococo. Goethe retreated into the southernmost of the three Dornburg castles during the summer of 1828, leaving his ministerial worries behind. He did so with his employer, duke Carl August of Sachsen-Weimar, a small state that was especially famous in cultural circles.
Goethe loved to wander around the rose gardens surrounding the middle rococo castle, from where he had a beautiful view upon the river Saale down below. An inspiring spot, where famous pieces of literature were concepted. When he went, everything was kept as he had left it behind. Or so says the concierge. Thus the drawings he brought from his travels to Italy are still hanging in the same place. And his bed is as neat now as it was during his life; as an experienced traveller he had always preferred his field bed. Photo Paul Smit.")
![Smit & Palarczyk > [AUSTRIA.NIEDER 03677]
'Elderblossem juice.'
In the Wagram, between Krems and Stockerau, you come across elders everywhere. And although wine is its main product, Holundersaft is as typical for the region. No elder berry juice, but juice made from the blossom. The umbel flowers, saturated with honey, are left in water for 24 hours, together with fresh cut lemons. The result is very refreshing. Perfect for the one who is driving during all the wine tasting. Photo Paul Smit.](http://paulsmit.smugmug.com/Features/Europe/Austria-Along-the-Danube/32-Wagram-Poppies-Holunder/50100587_WqiU7-Ti.jpg "Smit & Palarczyk > [AUSTRIA.NIEDER 03677]
'Elderblossem juice.'
In the Wagram, between Krems and Stockerau, you come across elders everywhere. And although wine is its main product, Holundersaft is as typical for the region. No elder berry juice, but juice made from the blossom. The umbel flowers, saturated with honey, are left in water for 24 hours, together with fresh cut lemons. The result is very refreshing. Perfect for the one who is driving during all the wine tasting. Photo Paul Smit.")
![Smit & Palarczyk > [FRANCE.COTEDAZUR 2740]
'Floral fragrances.'
In June broom is the dominant vegetation above Menton. Its flowers are four times as large as the broom I am familiar with. The smell is bigger than life too: as if a thousand honey pots have been left open. This photo is taken in the Borrigo valley north of Sainte Agnès. Photo Paul Smit.](http://paulsmit.smugmug.com/Features/Europe/Southern-France-Four-Hikes/2740/2068668_ZDu72-Ti-1.jpg "Smit & Palarczyk > [FRANCE.COTEDAZUR 2740]
'Floral fragrances.'
In June broom is the dominant vegetation above Menton. Its flowers are four times as large as the broom I am familiar with. The smell is bigger than life too: as if a thousand honey pots have been left open. This photo is taken in the Borrigo valley north of Sainte Agnès. Photo Paul Smit.")
![Smit & Palarczyk > [POLAND.MAZURIA 4774] 'Meeting with granny.' Meeting people is easy in Poland. And if you do your best to learn a couple of words you can make friends for life. But remind: Poles love to pull your leg. Photo Paul Smit.](http://paulsmit.smugmug.com/Features/Europe/Poland-Masuria-Kayaking-in-the/1000/2063718_Jz9T8-Ti.jpg "Smit & Palarczyk > [POLAND.MAZURIA 4774] 'Meeting with granny.' Meeting people is easy in Poland. And if you do your best to learn a couple of words you can make friends for life. But remind: Poles love to pull your leg. Photo Paul Smit.")
![Smit & Palarczyk > [POLAND.MAZURIA 4786] 'Field of rapeseed. Fields of rapeseed surround the Czarne lake near Mragowo. Photo Paul Smit.](http://paulsmit.smugmug.com/Features/Europe/Poland-Masuria-Kayaking-in-the/1012/2063713_XEpep-Ti.jpg "Smit & Palarczyk > [POLAND.MAZURIA 4786] 'Field of rapeseed. Fields of rapeseed surround the Czarne lake near Mragowo. Photo Paul Smit.")
![Smit & Palarczyk > [ITALY.PIEMONTE 01712] 'Isola Madre.' Seen from the water already you understand what Isola Madre is about: a beautiful 'English' style exotical garden. Photo Paul Smit.](http://paulsmit.smugmug.com/Features/Europe/SwitzerlandItaly-Back-to-Lago/1712/1528866_H9JTD-Ti.jpg "Smit & Palarczyk > [ITALY.PIEMONTE 01712] 'Isola Madre.' Seen from the water already you understand what Isola Madre is about: a beautiful 'English' style exotical garden. Photo Paul Smit.")
![Smit & Palarczyk > [GERMANY.BAWU 00768] 'Flower island 3.' Not only is Mainau extremely busy between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the light is the least flattering for flowers. Go before 10 (from 7 a.m. on) and the flowering fields are at their best
and all yours. Photo Paul Smit.](http://paulsmit.smugmug.com/Features/Europe/GermanySwitzerland-Bodensee/768/733055_ApPF6-Ti-1.jpg "Smit & Palarczyk > [GERMANY.BAWU 00768] 'Flower island 3.' Not only is Mainau extremely busy between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the light is the least flattering for flowers. Go before 10 (from 7 a.m. on) and the flowering fields are at their best
and all yours. Photo Paul Smit.")
![Smit & Palarczyk > [GERMANY.BAWU 00778] 'Flower island 5.' Not only is Mainau extremely busy between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the light is the least flattering for flowers. Go before 10 (from 7 a.m. on) and the flowering fields are at their best
and all yours. Photo Paul Smit.](http://paulsmit.smugmug.com/Features/Europe/GermanySwitzerland-Bodensee/778/733054_TwhpF-Ti-1.jpg "Smit & Palarczyk > [GERMANY.BAWU 00778] 'Flower island 5.' Not only is Mainau extremely busy between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the light is the least flattering for flowers. Go before 10 (from 7 a.m. on) and the flowering fields are at their best
and all yours. Photo Paul Smit.")
[FRANCE.COTEDAZUR 2739]
'Floral fragrances.'
In June broom is the dominant vegetation above Menton. Its flowers are four times as large as the broom I am familiar with. The smell is bigger than life too: as if a thousand honey pots have been left open. This photo is taken in the Borrigo valley north of Sainte Agnès. Photo Paul Smit.
'Floral fragrances.'
In June broom is the dominant vegetation above Menton. Its flowers are four times as large as the broom I am familiar with. The smell is bigger than life too: as if a thousand honey pots have been left open. This photo is taken in the Borrigo valley north of Sainte Agnès. Photo Paul Smit.
![Smit & Palarczyk > [FRANCE.COTEDAZUR 2739]
'Floral fragrances.'
In June broom is the dominant vegetation above Menton. Its flowers are four times as large as the broom I am familiar with. The smell is bigger than life too: as if a thousand honey pots have been left open. This photo is taken in the Borrigo valley north of Sainte Agnès. Photo Paul Smit.](http://paulsmit.smugmug.com/Features/Europe/Southern-France-Four-Hikes/2739/252941433_AJ5wP-S.jpg "Smit & Palarczyk > [FRANCE.COTEDAZUR 2739]
'Floral fragrances.'
In June broom is the dominant vegetation above Menton. Its flowers are four times as large as the broom I am familiar with. The smell is bigger than life too: as if a thousand honey pots have been left open. This photo is taken in the Borrigo valley north of Sainte Agnès. Photo Paul Smit.")
[FRANCE.COTEDAZUR 2739]
'Floral fragrances.'
In June broom is the dominant vegetation above Menton. Its flowers are four times as large as the broom I am familiar with. The smell is bigger than life too: as if a thousand honey pots have been left open. This photo is taken in the Borrigo valley north of Sainte Agnès. Photo Paul Smit.
'Floral fragrances.'
In June broom is the dominant vegetation above Menton. Its flowers are four times as large as the broom I am familiar with. The smell is bigger than life too: as if a thousand honey pots have been left open. This photo is taken in the Borrigo valley north of Sainte Agnès. Photo Paul Smit.
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