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    So glad we had the chance to greet the ocean — a bit rough that day — at El Puerto de Santa Maria, not too far from Jerez. That’s Cádiz in the background. The girls loved it and there were plenty of surfers enjoying the waves. 🌊

    Two children play near the shoreline on a beach with gently crashing waves.

    The beauty of Córdoba has surprised me, especially the richness of detail and history on so many façades around town. Another small, unrelated treat: many cafés here serve my favorite Portuguese espresso. ☕️

    People walk through a sunlit square beside the Mosque–Cathedral of Córdoba, its arches casting deep shadows across the cobblestone ground. The strong contrast between light and shade highlights the geometry of the stone façade and the rhythm of the arches.

    After leaving Germany yesterday under a downpour of rain and endless gray, I’m in awe of the sunlight and warmth that’s greeted us in Córdoba. It’s been a long time since I’ve lived in such a climate. ☀️

    A quiet morning scene at Plaza de la Corredera in Córdoba, Spain. Sunlight strikes the arcaded façades and casts long shadows across the empty square, where a lone pigeon crosses the foreground.

    📍Novigrad, Croatia.

    A child walks along a rocky shoreline towards the ocean, with waves gently crashing against the shore.

    📍Altensteig, Black Forest, BW.

    📍Frankenhofen & Hesselberg, BY.

    A traditional gabled house with small windows and exterior steps is captured in a dramatic black and white setting under a cloudy sky.

    A group of three people, one adult and two children, are riding bicycles along a countryside path under a cloudy sky.

    A bare tree stands in an open field under a cloudy sky with distant hills visible in the background.

    A rural landscape features a narrow road leading towards a small village, set against a backdrop of rolling hills under a cloudy sky.

    A lone figure stands on a vast, textured landscape beneath an expansive sky, with a group of people visible in the distance.

    A small, concrete building with solar panels and an antenna tower stands under a sky marked by jet trails.

    A black and white sticker on a metal pole features the text Turbojugend gegen rechte

    📍Funchal, Madeira.

    A black and white photo of a concrete block with the phrase “SEJA ONDE FOR” written on it, positioned near some steps. Behind the block, there are palm trees and dense vegetation.

    A black and white photo of a beach with gentle waves lapping the shore. In the distance, there’s a tall ship with multiple masts on the ocean, under a sky with scattered clouds. The sunlight shimmers on the water’s surface.

    Black sand beach with scattered smooth stones, where waves gently wash ashore.

    A black and white silhouette of an adult and two children walking towards the ocean on a rocky beach. The sky is partly cloudy, and the sun reflects on the water.

    Short visit to the wonderful Natural History Museum in Berlin.

    Black and white photograph of an outdoor urban scene with classical architecture, trees, a pedestrian path, and children playing.

    Skeletons of three large dinosaurs displayed in a museum hall with visitors observing them.

    Black and white photograph of a Tyrannosaurus Rex dinosaur skeleton, displayed in a museum with dramatic lighting and shadows.

    Close-up of a pole covered in various stickers and posters, with one sticker reading “ABUSE OF POWER COMES AS NO SURPRISE” in focus.

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