Posted on December 4, 2009
Tags : alps | austria | castles | europe | mountains | mozart | rivers | salzburg

The Old Town of Salzburg, Austria, as viewed high above from Hohensalzburg Castle. The castle was built in 1077. Salzburg, or "salt castle", derived from the barges of salt that use to be carried on the Salzach river, can be seen flowing through the city. Today, Salzburg is world famous for its beautiful Alpine views, the birthplace of Mozart, baroque architecture, and film settings for parts of the film The Sound of Music.

Old Town Salzburg, Austria From Hohensalzburg Castle

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Posted on December 3, 2009
Tags : autzen stadium | ducks | eugene | football | oregon | trojans | united states | usc

Autzen Stadium, located in Eugene, Oregon, is home to the University of Oregon Ducks. The stadium, which opened in 1967, and renovated in 2002, has an official capacity of 54,000, but this has been exceeded multiple times. The game seen here was on October 31, 2009 against the USC Trojans. The game set an attendance record of 59,592, who watched the Ducks beat the Trojans 47-21.

Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Home of the Oregon Ducks

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Posted on December 1, 2009
Tags : bridge | castles | japan | matsumoto | moat | nagano

A view of Matsumoto Castle, its bridge, and moat, which is located in the city of Matsumoto, Japan in the Nagano Prefecture. The castle, which was built by Shimadachi Sadanaga, started construction in 1504. At that time, the castle was known as Fukashi Castle. It is believed that construction was completed by 1594. Matsumoto Castle was in use from 1504 to 1868 and rule by many different lords, and has been renovated multiple times over the years.

Matsumoto Castle Of Japan

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Posted on October 30, 2009
Tags : rivers | san antonio | texas | united states

The San Antonio River Walk is a pedestrian only walkway that follows the San Antonio River in downtown San Antonio, Texas. Restaurants, bars, stores, and entertainment can be found lined along the river. The river walk, which began construction in 1930 and 1940, has become a popular tourist destination. The Alamo Mission can also be found near by.

San Antonio River Walk

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Posted on October 28, 2009
Tags : coyote hills | fullerton | golf | orange county | united states

Coyote Hills Golf Course is located in the foothills of Orange County, California, in the city of Fullerton. This 18 hole course was designed by Payne Stewart and Cal Olson. At the tips, the course measures out at 6,510 yards and par 70. This view is from high above the 403 yard, hole number 7, which features a magnificent drop to the fairway.

Coyote Hills Golf Course

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