Family Snippets

June 5nd, 2010 at 15:00-17:45 Graduation Ceremony of Ana at the Oberursel Stadthalle. Ruth van Reken is the guest speaker. A reception with juice being served will follow the ceremony in the lobby of the Stadthalle. Ana is now going to be part of the FIS  Alumni together with her brother Miguel.

Admiral of the Portuguese fleet, Gago Coutinho was historian, mathematician and geographer. Born in Lisbon (1869-1959). With Sacadura Cabral made the flight across the South Atlantic for the first time. He also invented the sextant that bears his name and that made him admired  in the world. Author of works of geography and history, especially about the navigations of the Portuguese. Next to the Tower of Belém stands today a replica of the airplane he used for the crossing of the Atlantic.

It takes 20 minutes in the chair lift from the valley boarding station, Mühltal, to Gedeonseck and Vierseenblick high up on the hill. It is an unforgettable experience and something, which every one traveling to this region should experience. From the top one can enjoy a unique panoramic view of the Rhine. A few minutes away on foot from the lift station, we arrived at the famous lookout point from where we have a view of the Rhine. This point, with its restaurant, is a starting point for many walking routes.

An incredible view of the Rhine River Near the city of Boppard, the Rhine makes an impressive double loop, which, when viewed from above, forms a panorama worth photographing. The city of Filsen is located at the foot of the lookout point. On the far side of the Rhine, we see Boppard, which gave the name to the Boppard Loops. On the left side of the loops, towards Osterspai, lies the largest contiguous orchard in the World Heritage Site. The vineyards of the Bopparder Hamm are clearly visible on the left side of the picture. This photograph was taken at the Gedeonseck lookout point with a Canon EF-S 10-24mm.