Photos – Europe 2010

Here are some groups of photos we’ve taken so far… They’re listed from most recent to oldest. If you’d prefer to view them on Google Picasa – click here.

Tullamore, Ireland, November 2010

Berlin Day 3, November 2010

Berlin Days 1 & 2, November 2010

Amsterdam, November 2010

Rotterdam, The Netherlands, November 2010

Paris, November 2010

Monaco, November 2010

Nice, France, October 2010

Rome, Italy, October 2010

Brasov – Out & About, October 2010

Transfagarasan Drive, Romania, October 2010

Bran Castle, Romania, October 2010

Cluj, October 2010

Saline Salt Mine, Turda, October 2010

Sighisoara, Romania 2010

Romania – 2010

Zarnesti Bear Sanctuary, Romania 2010
My first site of the bears. Not a good photo I know... too busy trying to see them!
My first site of the bears. Not a good photo I know… too busy trying to see them!
Another "first sighting" resulting in a poor photo. They congregate around the bottom corner as they can see when people come past. "People" often means food.
Another "first sighting" resulting in a poor photo. They congregate around the bottom corner as they can see when people come past. "People" often means food.
I believe this guy is the biggest or 2nd biggest in the sanctuary... around 400kg
I believe this guy is the biggest or 2nd biggest in the sanctuary… around 400kg
A smaller guy... terrible photo.
A smaller guy… terrible photo.
The cabin. 3 stories, purpose-built with holding areas, food prep, kitchen/bathroom/surveillance/meeting rooms etc
The cabin. 3 stories, purpose-built with holding areas, food prep, kitchen/bathroom/surveillance/meeting rooms etc
One of the new bears to the sanctuary...
One of the new bears to the sanctuary…
Having a bit of a look around... I'd estimate him to be about 2m tall or so.
Having a bit of a look around… I’d estimate him to be about 2m tall or so.
He stayed like this for a couple of minutes...
He stayed like this for a couple of minutes…
The meeting/lecture area to be used for visitors/tourists in the future
The meeting/lecture area to be used for visitors/tourists in the future
Tough life as a bear... I *think* this is the only non-brown bear at the sanctuary.
Tough life as a bear… I *think* this is the only non-brown bear at the sanctuary.
A common task - take the packaged up meat and strip off any plastic, covering etc and put the meat into the red trays. The bears love it!
A common task – take the packaged up meat and strip off any plastic, covering etc and put the meat into the red trays. The bears love it!
Vegetarians need not apply...
Vegetarians need not apply…
The meat is often about to go out of date or has just gone out of date, and therefore can't be sold. The bears don't seem to mind!
The meat is often about to go out of date or has just gone out of date, and therefore can’t be sold. The bears don’t seem to mind!
This area has a number of bigger and stronger bears in it.
This area has a number of bigger and stronger bears in it.
This guy is huge and rules the roost.
This guy is huge and rules the roost.
Some fish for breakfast...
Some fish for breakfast…
Bear with me
Bear with me

Stuttgart – Mercedes & Porsche Museums

Third Reich Tour, Munich 2010

Oktoberfest, Munich, 2010

Dubai, 2010