Saturday, 22 December 2007

I like a wheel, me!

Europe is choc-filled with big wheels and carousels....we've seen a few of them on our travels here and there, and no doubt, we will see some more in the future.

When we do, we'll add a few more details and pics to this post.

I also understand that big wheels and carousels aren't everyone's cuppa tea, but that's fine too.

Here are some of the big wheels and carousels we have seen so far...


Vienna

The Vienna big wheel was rather large and as you can see, it has an enclosed cabin. I think this wheel is pretty old, but it looked good.





I know this is strictly not a wheel or a carousel, but it was right next to the wheel, so close enough for me.



Lyon

This carousel is in Lyon. Most towns in France have a permanent carousel...some are better than others....this one is ok.




Strasbourg

Here's one from Strasbourg, on the border of France and Germany.




Avignon

Avignon is the home of the Palace of the Popes, where the papal palace was situated for some time, several centuries ago.









There's also a carousel.












Bordeaux




















Now, here's a decent wheel, and a carousel to boot!


















Tours

Tours is a town a little south of Paris, in the Loire Valley, and happily, they provided a carousel.











Rennes

Rennes had two absolutely fantastic carousels, with some amazing objects and creatures for the kiddies to ride on.































Paris

The big wheel in Paris seems to come out at Christmas time.








London


The Millenium Wheel.