Lemon's mix: February 2015

Tuesday, February 10, 2015

The Tunisian Desert

Many people choose Tunisia for their annual beach vacation. But unfortunately, just a few know how exciting the south of Tunisia may be. You want some reasons? Here you go!
 
Chott el Djerid - The Salt Desert

It is the largest salt pan of the Sahara Desert with a surface area of over 7,000 km2. And depending on the season, the salt lakes change in color and appearance. So it's really worth seeing!

Douz - The Gateway to the Sahara

 In Douz begin the endless dunes of the Sahara. And imagine, here you can have some real fun and ride a quad or trek across the desert on the back of a camel.

Chebika - The Mountain Oasis 

In the middle of nowhere is Chebika; A beautiful oasis with waterfalls. I hope you are ready for a swim!

Matmata

In the troglodyte village Matmata is the Sidi Driss hotel, which was used in 1976 as a filming location for Star Wars Episode IV (home of Luke Skywalker on the planet Tatooine). Pretty cool right?

And now I have some photos of the places I just described.
 
Sunrise over the salt desert © Lemon's mix
 Douz © Lemon's mix
 Chebika, the mountain oasis © Lemon's mix
Chebika, the mountain oasis © Lemon's mix
Somewhere in between © Lemon's mix
 Matmata © Lemon's mix

Saturday, February 7, 2015

Sunday, February 1, 2015

Munich Residenz

By now, I live already a few months in Munich and therefore it is also time, to show you a little bit more of my new "hometown". So, I decided to start with the Munich Residenz, which is a palace in the center of Munich.

The Residenz originated as a small moated castle, built in 1385, and was gradually expanded by the Wittelsbach rulers who used it until 1918 as their residence and seat of government. With 10 courtyards and 130 rooms it is also the largest city palace in Germany and a must see while visiting town. 

Inside, you will find valuable furniture, paintings and sculptures of four different centuries but also a theatre and a treasury with ivory work and crowns.

 Cuvilliés Theatre © Lemon's mix

Treasury © Lemon's mix

The Antiquarium © Lemon's mix

 Court Garden Rooms and Charlotte Chambers © Lemon's mix

Ornate Rooms © Lemon's mix

 Ornate Rooms © Lemon's mix

Green Gallery © Lemon's mix

  Ancestral Gallery © Lemon's mix