Travelog for: Landroval

Hi Dad,

Today was a great day for Jordan. Not only that I visited the country, but it was raining.



They don't have many rain here, so we were happy for the Jordan People and decided to visit a Museum of Archeology.

Here you can see some intersting things.







This was the view from the entrance of the Museum – the Temple of Hercules behind me.





We went to the big Amphittheater of Amman – I love these old buildings.



Next to it was another nice museum. We saw there, how the people in Jordan lived in the past.





We went through Amman and the souk. Here I was in front of a Mosque.



They sold delicious fruits and vegetables in the Souk.



We went to another great place – called Jerash. It is a very big old city – wonderful. We walked around there for 2 hours.

First a Gate...



...the big oval place..



...the Nympheum...




...more buildings...



and the oval place from a hill.



A really great place to visit – and the rain stopped, when we were there.

Back home in the hotel we all drank soft drinks. We were not able to read, what it was, but it was jummy.



After it Nasse shared his sweets with us – funny pig-sweets.



Another really great day here. It is so nice to be a ToyVoyager!!!

Love
Landroval

Hi Dad,

today we left Amman and drove south. First we visited the Mount Nebo, a mountain where – according to the Bible, the prophet Moses is believed to have died. We had a great view from the top.





There was a beautiful mosaic – normally in a church – but now in a tent.



Look – what a big stone – in memorial of Moses.



After having a great time on the hill – with really beautiful views, we drove to Madaba. The city is best known for its Byzantine and Umayyad mosaics, expecially a large Byzantine-era mosaic map of the Holy Land.

We went into the Greek Orthodox Basilica of Saint Georg, where the famous mosaic is.





Then we drove through a gorgeous landscape.



We stopped to look into the Wadi Mujib.





One hour later we came to Kerak, known for its famous Crusader Castle.



We visited it – it was wonderful – I would love to be a knight, I think.









In the evening we sat outside the room in the hotel and talked a lot. This time we ate my Snickers.





Greetings
Landroval

Hi Dad,

Today we visited one of the most famous places in Jordan, it is a city called Petra – a Unesco World Heritage Site.

First we had to walk through the Siq – a dark narrow gorge.



At the end of the Siq we had this view of Al Khazneh (the Treasury).



Here I am in front of the Treasury.



Here you see many tombs in the stone.



They had an amphitheatre, too.



We climbed up 200 stairs to visit the big Urn Tomb – and had a great view from the place.





There were donkeys here.



We went into an old church and saw some mosaics. I found an eagle. We were very important in the older times, I think.



We decided to make a long walk – about 800 stairs!!! But I was happy – RikeH put me in her bag, so I didn’t have to walk all the way on my short legs. Some photos from the way.





A really steep gorge:



This is the place we wanted to see – El Deir (the Monastery). It was great!





On our way back we had nice views, too.



Back in the valley the sun came – and we saw all in different colors.







This was our hotel:







We had a delicious dinner in the evening – very important after the long interesting day!





Bye
Landroval

Hello Dad, 

we had so much fun today. We made a trip with a Jeep through the Wadi Rum. We learnt that they made the Movie Lawrence from Arabia here. I never heart of it before. But the nature was nice.

On our way to the Wadi Rum, we stopped at a nice place and saw the Valley of Petra. It was wonderful.





Look – what a funny tree. If someone knows its name, please send a PM to RikeH.



Here you can see us on our Jeep.



We drove really fast and enjoyed the nature around. There was another Jeep behind us, but we were in the leading team.





Our first stop – nice mountains and writing on the walls.





The second stop - with a beautiful gorge.



We stopped in front of a big Dune. We walked onto the top of it – and had a great view.







What a wonderful day !

Greetings
Landroval

Hello Dad, 

Today is the last day in Jordan. We will relax in the hotel. Here you see me sitting on the balcony – and the view from our balcony. Wonderful!





We went through the garden and found beautiful flowers.





Outside we saw these nice young dogs.



Back in the hotel we wanted to drive on this funny bike, but we are not allowed, because we TVs were too young.



So we decided to relax and enjoy the last evening.



What a wonderful holiday in Jordan.

Greetings
Landroval

Hello Dad,

a new guest arrived two days ago. She is called Agatha and came from Canada, too.

We talked a lot – and she showed a viewcard from her country. It is nice
to have someone here from home!



Today we decided to drive to a nice small town. It is called Bad Oldesloe.
RikeH went to school there – many many years ago.

They have a nice river there. I liked it – and saw some funny ducks in the water and on the ice.





This is the townhall. It was not so easy to take this photo, because the ground was very icy.



Another nice place in Bad Oldesloe.



Greetings
Landroval

Helau Dad,

a new guest arrived – his name is Libbs and he is from Singapore.  We gave him a warm welcome – he is so small.



Today we will have a great time – it is Carnival Monday. So I searched for a nice hat. RikeH offered  three different ones.



I decided to take the yellow one.



Then I watched the parade in the TV.





The people in the parade threw sweets – called Kamelle... and I cought some.



I had so many...



I shared the sweets with my friends.



What a wonderful day!
Landroval

Hello Dad,

we went to Hamburg today. We hoped for better weather. Here you see us in the train.



I helped RikeH to write some postcards – they were really beautiful.



After it I looked out of the window. There was still snow outside.



I flew around in the train – but it was not allowed, so RikeH put me in this funny net.



We wanted to explore the city, but the weather was awful. So we went into a big mall in the middle of Hamburg. We saw a shop with many nice toys – maybe one of them will become a TV, too?



This was the mall – really big!



Then I played on the piano – my music was wonderful.



From a bookstore we had a look on the Alster – maybe we will come back some day – and walk around it.



In the evening we started in the main train station.



We had fun.

Hugs Landroval

Hello Dad,

today we started our trip to Amrum Island – a nice German Island in the North Sea. We drove some hours – unfortunately the winter came back yesterday, but we arrived safe on the Coast – and saw our Ferry – called Schleswig-Holstein.



Here you see me inside  - with the typical greeting – Moin Moin.



I went outside – the weather was sunny – but it was cold.



We stopped at another Island, called Föhr. Some people left the Ferry, but we went on to Amrum.



What a great trip. I will write more from Amrum soon.



yours
Landroval

Hello Dad,

we made our first walk on Amrum. Here you see me in front of a typical house. They are so beautiful.



Then we went to the Dunes.



I enjoyed my time on a beach chair.



They had nice paths out of wood in the Dunes.



Amrum is a really nice place.



yours  Landroval

Hello Dad,

we went to Nebel and visited the church.



We went inside – it was wonderful.



Outside are interesting tombstones. The life stories of the dead people are written on the stones.
We read a few.



Then we walked through the village – and saw some nice old red houses.





There was a beautiful wind mill.



We saw two old white houses – both colours are nice – and we loved the thatched roofs.





Amrum is a beautiful Island.

Yours
Landroval

Moin Moin Dad,

it was a very cold day outside, so I decided to have a nice evening in front of the fireplace.

First I had to work for it.





Then I had a relaxed evening – it was warm – and comfortable.



Yours
Landroval

Moin Moin,

I want to show you some nice things in the flat we are living.

Some beautiful mussels.



A nice lighthouse. There are many lighthouses in this part of Germany.



Two strange fishes. They are able to live outside the water.



And here are two funny bunnies. They are sitting in an egg-sleigh and have fun all the day.



We all have fun here in the holidays !

Greetings
Landroval

Hello Dad, 

RikeH asked us, where we wanted to go today. So we took the map of Amrum Island and had a look. We decided to walk to the highest point of  Amrum, because it is one of my life missions to visit high places with my hosts.



Here you see me on the highest Dune – it is 32 m high. I am not sure, if this is really high?

This was the way we walked on.



A nice view over the other Dunes.



I saw Norddorf in the distance.



RikeH gave me a coin – so I looked through this telescope. I saw the North Sea – amazing.



On our way back we stopped in a nice cafe. I had a delicious hot chocolate with advocaat and a yummy tart of raspberries.



A big hug
Landroval

Hello Dad,

We went into the Dunes  - the others told us that there is a wonderful lake.

The lake is wonderful – there was still some ice on it.



There was a wooden way on this side of the lake.





The lake looked nice from another point next to it.



The path went through the Dunes – we had nice views from the highest point.







Back home I tried something special for this region. It is called Küstennebel  - and really delicious.



Cheers
Landroval