Europe
Random glimpses of European architecture, historic sites and people -- especially in Italy.
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The beauty of these Kenkenhof gardens and the brilliant bulb flowers just cannot be adequately captured in pictures. Since Keukenhof is only open for about two months in the spring, all of this splendor is crammed into a few short weeks. Several small river cruise lines feature spring tulip cruises for those wanting to visit Keukenhof and tour the Netherlands. (Jim)
![The female Mallard is a mottled light brown, like most female dabbling ducks, and has buff cheeks, eyebrow, throat and neck with a darker crown and eye-stripe.[11] However, both the female and male Mallards have distinct purple speculum edged with white, prominent in flight or at rest (though temporarily shed during the annual summer moult). Jim](https://photos.smugmug.com/Destinations/Europe/i-5kvMBxX/1/9d3291d4/Ti/DSC02298-Ti.jpg)
