Ailsa has challenged us to take the high road and get above our subjects this week.

To see how other bloggers rose to the occasion got to

http://wheresmybackpack.com/2014/11/28/travel-theme-above/

Here are my thoughts on the subject

This is a view of the grounds of Blarney Castle from the top of its parapet.

The city of Amsterdam plays out beneath me as I stand on the balcony of

The Vrie Universitie.

Delft From the top of the Nieuwe Kerk.