Rotary District 9640 Outbounders 2008 - The Challenge
Steve the Wildlife Warrior.... A global traveller
Where will he turn up next?
The photo of Steve and myself was taken in front of the St Stephen's Cathedral in Vienna.
The Stephansdom (St Stephen's Cathedral in German) in the heart of Vienna dates back to the year 1147, when it was first built. It was originally built to sustain the demands of the ever-growing Roman Catholic community. After an original church on the same location was not sutiable to handle the growth
From when the Church was first built in 1147 to 1511, The Church developed from a smaller sized building into a very large Cathederal of which now stands. Work has never stoped on this unique building known only to Vienna, as during World War 2, fires destroyed part of the building. Rennovations have been in action ever since. In 2000, it was discovered that the Cathedral was in fact on top of an Ancient Cementry, dating back to the times of the Ancient Romans. Underneath the Cathedral, lies chambers and chambers of tombs, of past Priests, and Bishops that have served within Austria.
3rd stop - Austria - Keeghan Silcock - April
Here is my picture with Steve and also a picture of Richard and I with steve. It was taken at Schladming, a famous Austrian skiing destination. Unfortunately it was very overcast the day the picture was taken, however in the background you can just make out the Hochwurzen - the main mountain at Schladming.
Richard and I attended a week long rotary ski camp at Schladming with most of the other exchange students in Austria, numbering over 60 students! It was my first time skiing and will most likely be one of my most memorable exchange experiences.
2nd stop - Switzerland - Lauren Jewson - March
Lauren Jewson with Steve in Switzerland
The photo was taken at the Kunstmuseum, which is located in Winterthur, Switzerland at Museumstrasse 52.
Its opening times are from Tues 10am–8pm, Wed–Sun 10am–5pm. It holds a spectacular collection covering international art over the last century.
If you choose to take the tour, it begins upstairs, with a room devoted to Van Gogh, Monet, Rousseau and sculpture by Picasso and Rodin. Hodler and a Cubist room lead on to a Surrealist selection topped by Miró and a rare self-portrait by De Chirico.
As you walk into the high-ceilinged, white-walled extension works by Brancusi line the walls, while the extension is dominated by Mondrian, American artists and various sculptures by Alberto Giacometti.
These are all the permanent works of art while there are some rooms to one side devoted to temporary exhibits.
Chantal Doherty with Steve in Switzerland
Here is my picture with Steve at the Chapel Bridge in Luzern, Switzerland.
The Kapellbrücke (Chapel Bridge) was built in 1333 across the Reuss River, which joins onto Lake Luzern.
The bridge is over 200 metres in length and features 120 triangular paintings from the early 1500's.
In 1993 there was a fire on the bridge which almost destroyed the structure.
This fire was believed to be caused by arsonists, though no one has even been convicted.
