Meissen resident strolls on a rainy afternoon.

Schloss Hirschstein, Hirschstein, Germany. (chateau)

Countryside near Hirschstein.

Vinyards of the Seußlitzer Heinrichsburg, wine region of Saxony.

Vinyards of the Seußlitzer Heinrichsburg .

Saxon Switzerland terrain.

The ubiquitous kite.

Saxon church along the Elbe.

Saxony's sandstone cliffs outside of Meissen.

Family run Hotel Knorre, two kilometers north of Meissen.

Albrechtsburg Castle and Cathedral, Meissen.

Albrechtsburg Castle and Cathedral, Meissen.

Albrechtsburg Castle and Cathedral, Meissen.

Meissen town.

Meissen Porcelain display.

Meissen Porcelain display.

Porcelain party.

Meissen Porcelain display.

Colorful porcelain vase.

Working the clay.

The workman's feet spin the potter's wheel.

Crafting a form.

Forming small shapes.

Forming small shapes.

Hand painting a porcelain plate.

Porcelain pachyderm.

Jeweled porcelain crown.

Meissen town.

Meissen Cathedral and town.

Doorway in Meissen.

Dramatic elevations in Meissen.

Meissen tower.

Meissen shops.

Meissen tower detail with gargoyle.

Albrechtsburg sundial mit nein sun!

German family on vacation.

Meissen cafe'.

Carriage ride in the rain.

Ein stein.

Fresh produce at this Meissen street market.

Meissen street market.

Meissen shops.