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Nordens Ark

Nordens Ark

Saturday we took a trip to the zoo Nordens Ark, the Ark of the North. The zoo is dedicated to preserve endangered species both wild and domesticated. At the shores of Åbyfjorden they hold a variety of wild animals large and small. Most famous for the large tigers and snow leopard. The zoo holds large areas for the animals so you’re not guaranteed to see them.

At my visit the tigers and leopards decided to sleep hidden from us, but the smaller Pallas Cat gladly posed for us. The Pallas Cat (Otocolobus manul) normally lives in Central Asia in cold areas with little snow. They weigh between 2,5 up to 4,5 kilos and become 45 to 65 centimetres long. The tail is between 20 to 30 centimetres. With its thick fur and short legs, large amount of snow will hinder it when hunting.

More cool animals will come so be sure to check in during the week. Want to find out more about Nordens Ark and their excellent work? Go to https://en.nordensark.se/ there is an English version. Ha de Gött!

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Merchant Ship

Merchant Ship

A merchant ship on its way to Uddevalla harbour in the salty haze from yesterdays storm. Her name is HR Pearl and she is a general cargo ship, 104 meters long and 17 meters wide. Built 2010 in Hong Kong and sails under Antigua Bermuda flag.

An adventure awaits beyond the horizon, sail away. Ha de Gött!

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Uddevalla Bridge

Uddevalla Bridge

Bridges, they should not only do their job and connect people. They should also be aesthetic and form a landmark. I believe that Uddevallabron over the fjord Byfjorden, fulfils both criteria. Thinking I wanted to take some pictures every time I pass over it but never got around to it until today. Not the best conditions when I arrived with harsh daylight and clear sky but good things comes to those who wait.

The bridge was completed in May 2000 after almost three years of construction. With its 1712 meters it’s the second longest motorway bridge in Sweden. At its completion it shortened the travel distance between Göteborg and Oslo by 12,8 kilometres. The design is a cable-stayed bridge and the main span is 414 meters. The sail free clearance is 51 meters and the pylons are 149 meters high.

Be a bridge over troubled waters, ha de Gött!

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Avenue

Avenue

Götaplatsen and Kungsportsavenyn, Göteborg in Saturday evening light. The statue of the Greek god Poseidon by Carl Milles has been a landmark and symbol of Göteborg since 1931. He stands there, no shame, naked with his fish at the end of Kungsportsavenyn. The avenue stretches down to the place that was the Kings Gate when the city was a fortress.

Poseidon, where he stands in his little pond and splashes water, is surrounded by culture. Art museums, concert halls, theatre’s, night clubs and the city library. The statue is one of the few landmarks that has no nickname from the humoristic residents of Göteborg.

A true God after ninety years of skinny dipping, ha de Gött!

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Rhein

Rhein

I was away last week on a business trip in Düsseldorf, Germany. Fortunately, I managed to sneak out to get a few pictures of the river Rhein and Theodor-Heuss Brücke. I was a bit to late to get a good shot angle with the riverboat as was sneeking close to the embankment, seeking the deepest side of the river. A Dutchman judging by the flag.

So the river flows gently on, ha de Gött!

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Pink Bike

Pink Bike

Don’t know if this is an art installation or if someone just felt that life is upside down, locked the bike and walked away. A mystery worthy of inspector Clouseau.

Da, tada, tadatada, you know the tune, ha de Gött!

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Rheinturm

Rheinturm

The Rheinturm, Rhine Tower, Düsseldorf. Düsseldorf is the capital of Nordrhein-Westfalen one of the federal states of Germany. The city is situated where the river Düssel connects to the mighty Rhine river. The city is known for its industry that cover a wide range from chemistry to machinery. It is also an important city of culture and art with, for example, the Kunstakademie Düsseldorf and Robert Schumann Musikhochschule. The old town, Altenstadt, is known for its many beer shacks and is often refered to as the worlds longest bar. 

Prost, ha de Gött!

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