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New Zealand: Otorohanga – Otorohanga New Zealand

You cannot pass thru Otorohanga, NZ without stopping for a photo op of their fun corrugated iron sculptures which cover the town. They’re on buildings, on lampposts and sitting as giant sculptures. There’s main street murals too. Here’s a building entirely designed as a wolf.

 

New Zealand: Rotorua – We Join with the Maori People

Whakarewarewa, NZ, you can watch a Maori cultural performance. Afterwards, audience members can join the talented cast for a photo op.

Canada: Toronto, Ontario – CN Tower

Acting like a tower?

Italy, Florence: Florence Through a Window

So many artistic vistas in Florence.

Austria, Innsbruck: Fancy Crystal Chapeaux

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Photo ops at the end of the tour at Swarovski Crystal Worlds near Innsbruck, Austria.

 

Liechtenstein, Vadaz: Wearing Someone’s Shoes

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Three can fit into the giant sculptured shoes in the promenade of Valduz, Liechtenstein.

Liechtenstein, Vadaz: Walk in Someone Else’s Shoes

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Fun sculpture of high heels in Vadaz, Liechtenstein.

Switzerland, Lucerne: Cute Swiss Army Guy

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The Swiss Army marketers sure know how to make you smile, stop, take a photo, and yes, perhaps walk in and buy something. Okay we bought a Swiss Army Knife. One of my favorite gifts has been the Swiss Army card; It’s the size of a credit card, fits in your wallet and has the necessary gadgets hidden in it.

Great Britain, London: Harry Potter Train Platform

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When in London, kids make a pilgrimage to the Kings Cross tube station where Harry Potter left for Hogwarts on special platform numbered 9 3/4. When we first visited this spot, a decade ago, there was the simple sign on the wall. It was a real treasure hunt to find it in the station.
Nowadays, it’s very easy. Just look for the giant lineup of kids and their parents willing to pay to take photos in front of it – AND- the very busy shop next door selling everything Harry Potter possible. You don’t need to pay to get into the Tube to get to this part of the station.

Great Britain, London: Flower Wall at the Shard

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Who would expect flowers to be growing on the wall of the 72nd floor of a building? Great photo op at the Top of the Shard in London.