Friedberg is a city in a rural area of Austria where people generally are greeting to neighbours as well as to strangers like me. Even this cat bid me a warm welcome.
The cute cat of Friedberg
Category: Animals
The crow at the railway station
While walking through the railway station Keleti pályaudva ‘Keleti Pu’ I came across this glower. It was not the only one which was decorated with a crow. More…
Pecorino, a dog on pilgrimage
Today I visited a reading in Vienna. Star of the event was the dog Pecorino. He and his master became famous for doing a pilgrimage in Italy. Pecorino is considered to be the first dog of owning a pilgrimage pass.
Peacock on the grounds of Schloss Eggenberg, Graz
A peacock who knows to pose seen on the grounds of Schloss Eggenberg (Eggenberg Palace) in Graz. Since 2010 this palace is listed as UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site. More…
Peacock at the ticket shop of Schloss Ambras
While visiting Schloss Ambras (Ambras Castle) in Innsbruck I came across this peacock which walked confidently into the ticket shop of the castle. I wonder what he did there? Any ideas? More…
Mandarin Duck at Ambras Castle
While walking on the grounds of Ambras Castle (Schloss Ambras) I came across this Mandarin Duck. I love these animals for their colours and elegance. More…
Struggling oryxes in Salzburg
While walking through the zoo of Salzburg I came across this pair of struggling oryxes. I just love the symmetry on their horns in this special situation. The zoo is placed next to the a big rock so on can see some animals in a rugged setting. More…
Cattle in the Styrian mountains
While hiking through the mountain area of Styria I came across this group of cattle. Wait a moment, are really all of them cows?
Summer pasture of the Austrian Lipizzaner
After a visit at the stud Piber I had the chance to drive up to the summer pasture of these famous horses. It is located on top of a Styrian alp. More…
Prince and Princess Peacock
Once upon a time there was a prince …
… who fell in love to a princess …
… and so he was proposing to her, but …
… she refused. The prince got angry and showed his …
Well, I am still trying to find a happy end for this novel.