May 26, 2010 in Drinking in Nature | 0 Comments
The sky was clear, not a cloud in sight. It was cool but without the usual chill of the night. I thought of going for a night walk but then a better idea flashed across my mind. I grabbed my camera, my tripod, the remote control and off we headed to the field, just the [...]
Apr 22, 2010 in Drinking in Nature, Life in Germany | 0 Comments
The flower beds have slowly but steadily burst into blooms. My favourite flower in full bloom and almost all at once. It was such a pretty sight to behold coming home in the evening to be greeted by some yellow, red and purple tulips, swaying gaily in the mellow evening sun.
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Apr 19, 2010 in Drinking in Nature, Going places | 0 Comments
Little did I know that Schwetzingen, a quaint town near where I live, well-known for its castle, Schwetzinger Schloss, has a HUGE compound with picturesque landscapes and calming retreats for those looking for a hideaway from the hubbub of city life. We spent the whole day exploring the park and still I have a feeling [...]
Apr 12, 2010 in Drinking in Nature | 1 Comment
Come every spring, I would look forward very much to my neighbour’s garden because he has this huge cherry tree which never fails to flower en masse into lovely, pinkish-sweet cherry blossoms. This luxurious display of cherry blossoms would last for probably two weeks at most before the petals slowly dry up and shed its [...]