Dresden, Saxony greets the Quaich

[theborderer]

Once again a fine brisk sunny day and a chance to take the Quaich for a short trip to Radebeul, which is just outside Dresden. There were 2 destinations,the first being the Karl May Museum. Karl May has written many adventure books dealing with the Old West,the Indian nations and the Orient. He introduced us to Old Shatterhand and Winnetou. Believe it or not he never visited any of the countries in his books. The Museum is in the original house which he bought. Known as "Villa Shatterhand.
We toured the Museum with the Director and he did not get out of drinking from the Quaich.






The lady in Red is my partner.



This Gentleman lives in the Teepee from April to October



The Guardians in the Garden





Every year in May the Museum hosts a Karl May Festival duration 3 days
following photos were taken at the Western breakfast, where you can buy Bison sausages.

[theborderer]

The second Destination of the day was the narrow guage Railway which travels from Radebeul via Moritzburg Castle to Radeburg.
Unfortunately this had to be called off because of a Police warning. Football (Soccer) hooligans were expected to converge on Radebeul for a 7th league
match. So here are a few details and Photos. This will certainly interest Cessna152towser !!
The route 16.55 Km long, has 11 stops and 19 Bridges.
The guage is 750 millimeter. Top Speed is 25 km per hour.
Engine 991775 takes 3.6 tons of Coal and 5.8 cubicmeter of Water.
The Company was opened in 1884.

Going for Repair. Photo copyright by SDG,Stefan Scwarz


Awaiting the start. copyright by SDG,Andreas Schmidt


On its way. copyright by SDG, Kati Schmidt


There is a link between the Karl May Museum and the trains. During the Karl May Festival there are camps along the route where Western concerts take place. Bandits wait at the side of the tracks and ambush the train. It takes a small sum to carry on the journey.

This is may last report from Dresden, so see you next in Berlin

[herminator]

Cool, Karl May ...

Schalom
Hermann

[theborderer]

After moving to Berlin I took time to bring the Book up to date and now the Quaich has been packed and is on its journey to Chas in the UK.




I thank the Rabble for the honour of hosting the Quaich.

[piperchris]

I would love to visit Dresden one day! I'm glad you had a very nice time and were kilted during your visit!