For me it's mindboggling that peoples in a position of political power, stardom or by birth, become a target. Sissi was well aware then by going incognito, which did not help. I think we have deteriorated even more. Currently peoples are spending billions on personal protection.
Thank you Alexander, I did not know about Sissi. It is good to learn this history of her tragic demise. Exquisite photos.
I grew up watching the Sissi movies - I think my mom was a bit obsessed.
Thank you for sharing this story. I was aware of how/where she died, but did not know that much about her as a person. The movies did not do her justice. I might have to re-watch them now. It's been decades since I saw them.
Love your pictures as always - I'll be in Geneva in two weeks' time for work. I might just walk past there.
There are likely not many people in Europe that haven't seen these movies, it is difficult to picture the real Elisabeth once this ultra-sweet-technicolor Romy Schneider version is stuck in your mind.
There will be more travel pictures to come (and lots of stories to tell, both about travel/history and about what's happening right now with our planet and what needs to be done)
Thank you for this fascinating journey. I attached two pics of my “room with a view” from Le Hotel Richemond to your Twitter post.
I saw it. What a view! The monument always reminds me of the Albert Memorial in London.
Yes!
For me it's mindboggling that peoples in a position of political power, stardom or by birth, become a target. Sissi was well aware then by going incognito, which did not help. I think we have deteriorated even more. Currently peoples are spending billions on personal protection.
Thank you Alexander, I did not know about Sissi. It is good to learn this history of her tragic demise. Exquisite photos.
I grew up watching the Sissi movies - I think my mom was a bit obsessed.
Thank you for sharing this story. I was aware of how/where she died, but did not know that much about her as a person. The movies did not do her justice. I might have to re-watch them now. It's been decades since I saw them.
Love your pictures as always - I'll be in Geneva in two weeks' time for work. I might just walk past there.
There are likely not many people in Europe that haven't seen these movies, it is difficult to picture the real Elisabeth once this ultra-sweet-technicolor Romy Schneider version is stuck in your mind.
Such a delightful tour of Geneva! Thank you.
Thank you Dorothy, glad you liked it 😊
There will be more travel pictures to come (and lots of stories to tell, both about travel/history and about what's happening right now with our planet and what needs to be done)