2019 - World Wide Benches

Europe Germany

Albspitz, Nesselwang, Germany

October 8, 2019

A small but fine ascent to about 1650 metres with a fantastic view of the panorama of the Allgäu and the German Alps. With a...

A small but fine ascent to about 1650 metres with a fantastic view of the panorama of the Allgäu and the German Alps. With a little patience the Zugspitze was also visible.

No city

Elmer’s Bottle Tree Ranch, California, USA

christian

July 21, 2019July 21, 2019

What a work of art, what a vintage warehouse and what a symbolic signal for sustainable resource consumption in our throwaway society. Elmer's Bottle Tree...

What a work of art, what a vintage warehouse and what a symbolic signal for sustainable resource consumption in our throwaway society. Elmer's Bottle Tree Ranch is a landmark on the former Route 66 near Oro Grande in the Mojave Desert. Depending on the position of the sun, there are different light reflections in the bottle glasses; when the wind is blowing, there are also blowing noises at the bottle openings as well as through the self-assembled metal parts windmills. Even if this plant is known as the historical landmark it is missing in German Travel Guides. Stop there next...

No city

Crystal Cove (Laguna Beach), USA

christian

July 21, 2019July 21, 2019

There are really still places that were unexplored for me in the area around Laguna Beach. This definitely includes Crystal Cove. After a short walk...

There are really still places that were unexplored for me in the area around Laguna Beach. This definitely includes Crystal Cove. After a short walk one gets to this chic place right at the beach with nice coffee and a great breakfast. Oh yes: Benches were also at the start!

California USA

Joshua Tree National Park, Jumbo Rock, USA

christian

July 21, 2019July 21, 2019

Even if it was more than 40 degrees and we should refrain from hiking, we couldn't help ourselves at Jumbo Rock at Joshua Tree National...

Even if it was more than 40 degrees and we should refrain from hiking, we couldn't help ourselves at Jumbo Rock at Joshua Tree National Park and had to climb the "mountains". On this bench we had a pleasant break until we drove up to the first bench.

arizona USA

Seligman, Arizona, USA

christian

July 13, 2019

Normally in Seligman we only stopped and inhaled nostalgia. This time we also slept here and enjoyed the sleepy place on Route 66, which has...

Normally in Seligman we only stopped and inhaled nostalgia. This time we also slept here and enjoyed the sleepy place on Route 66, which has its best times already behind it. Interesting: with the children it gets a new level. Everything reminds of the movie "Cars"!

USA Utah

Zion National Park, Utah, USA

christian

July 11, 2019July 11, 2019

What a return. My fourth visit was also my most intense visit. Several hikes and an incredible number of impressions. It was twice as much...

What a return. My fourth visit was also my most intense visit. Several hikes and an incredible number of impressions. It was twice as much fun with my children!

Nevada USA

Hoover Dam, Nevada, USA

christian

July 9, 2019

I have been here many times and have done the tour several times. It is - to be honest - always a fascination for me....

I have been here many times and have done the tour several times. It is - to be honest - always a fascination for me. This building is already "krass" and always worth a visit!

California North America USA

San Francisco, California, USA

christian

July 6, 2019July 5, 2019

To round off the impressions from San Francisco I can now add 2 perspectives around the Golden Gate Bridge.

California North America USA

Alcatraz, California, USA

christian

July 6, 2019

Almost 14 years after my marriage proposal, we returned to the prison island in San Francisco. Now we have been able to experience this fascinating...

Almost 14 years after my marriage proposal, we returned to the prison island in San Francisco. Now we have been able to experience this fascinating place during the day. Impressive.

California USA

Point Lobos, California, USA

christian

July 5, 2019

After a quick visit of the romantic and rich City of Carmel-by-the-Sea we entered Point Lobos State Park for some hiking and a picknic with...

After a quick visit of the romantic and rich City of Carmel-by-the-Sea we entered Point Lobos State Park for some hiking and a picknic with a Great view on the pacific Ocean and some sea lions!