We have totally enjoyed our stay at the Coniston Homestead in Ashburton. The Gardner’s Cottage has been delightful, but the gardens and remaining property are just astounding. We have spent hours walking the property and discovering new delights. You could spend days here and we must return to this place for a week at […]
Re packed our bags ready for our departure today. Of course we were delayed when Donald said he was getting out the Mercedes Benz 1888. I think there are only 2 in the world and this is one built from the original plan. What a fabulous looking machine, and yes, took many photographs of course. […]
About a woman like you:
When the 3-wheeled Benz patent engine carriage did not find number 3 the expected admission with the paying audience, Berta Benz with her both sons undertook 5th of August, 1888 a 106-kilometre-long journey from Mannheim to Pforzheim and went back three days later about another route again.
This first successful distant journey with a car took place in company of her 15 and 13 year-old sons Eugene and Richard, but without knowledge of her husband. The journey served substantially to scatter the still existing reservations of the customers and allowed subsequently the economic success of the company. The town chemist’s shop in Wiesloch near Heidelberg came thanks to the cross-country trip to unexpected fame: She is valid as the first filling station of the world, because Bertha Benz bought there the necessary fuel Ligroin. To far the 20th century one could acquire petrol and other fuels only in chemist’s shops.
Cheers
Werner
Well Ingrid you certainly look as if you and Terry enjoyed your trip, loved your photos especially the lupins with the mountains behind. I have seen some beautiful photos on RedBubble of them and the colours are amazing, pinks, purples and creams, just beautiful, will have to go our selves one day.
Well back to reality for you now and the heat and humidity of Cairns.
Cheers
Lorraine.