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Border drama


After the rain dramatic light


Well, I am not talking of any horrible conflict, but rather of the dramatic going-ons in our neighborhood, where colors wildly explode and blossoms compete...






It's, of course, a peaceful battle and the only weapons, I can see, are planting tools and the leaf blowers, although these, in my opinion, should be on the international banned list, for they create so much unnecessary noise.  Oh, how much I prefer a good old rake...











The dog pulled me in excited sniffing mode from one tree to the next, but I still had enough time to take in all the beauty around me and the realization of spring's enormous potency.







It is overwhelmingly pretty and I love to see nature's progress.




Some of the neighborhood beauties






It has been raining a lot last week, something I am grateful for, it had been too dry over the last months.




This should be my dream studio

 In summer and winter I absolutely adore that little garden house under the big tree!


Come on, next big stone ahead


I can't help but look at some of the pretties around while I am on my walk with our old boy...




American & Canadian flags greet us every day!

And finally we turn the corner - we are home!




May joyful colors greet you wherever you are and the battles are peaceful ones around you! Happy Sunday!




All images by V.Zlotkowski
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Postcard from Potsdam

I had only one short afternoon in Potsdam, a city, I try to see whenever I visit Berlin. Now I have one more reason, one of my sons just moved there, after one year of long commute from Berlin to his university. It is grand!

View to the garden at the Business School Potsdam

My son in front of his Alma Mater

The vestibule

At the reception

Front hall

Stair case near front


He rented a nice little apartment, together with a student friend, something German students routinely do, as affordable rentals are available. 
Now he actually can use his bicycle or the tram for a few short stops.
Potsdam has a much slower pace then Berlin, more like a small town, located amidst  beautiful parks and between lakes. The old Frederick the Great already found this place adorable, as he build Sanssouci, the amazingly beautiful summer palace of the Prussian royalties.

Sanssouci
Image

I have written more about it here, if you are interested to see some more pictures in summer time.


This time, just some street scenes, and places which caught my eye...

Typical Potsdam architecture

Church at the old town, Brandenburger Strasse

Beautiful court yard

Tiny cafe, our lunch place.

Italianate gardens

Flowers tell of spring everywhere

Market place 

This time we walked around town, he showed me his amazing university and the neighborhood next to it. 
Castle Belverdere is only 200 m up the hill from his school.




Castle Belvedere

Walking up to belvedere

Old garden wall

Lovely details


Potsdam might be small, but is filled with historical and architectural treasures.
There are distinct different neighborhoods. One more interesting and lovely then the next....
There is a Dutch quarter and the Russian village of Alexandrowka, all within walking distance, yet never reminding me of Disney World, as you might now think...



Distinctly Dutch

Gorgeous front

Just like any street in Gouda, Holland

Brick and sky
We drove by the Russian village, but I had no chance to take pictures, so I found some on Google Image:




Image from here.


Potsdam is wonderful to walk through, relax among the 
gardens of Sanssouci or have lunch in one of the small restaurants easily found in the center of town.
There is great opportunity to shop in lovely antique shops or even a department store on Main street.


Antique store

Great colors on this 18th century house


Oh, go and see it one day!






All images by V.Zlotkowski and as indicated.
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Japan

安全のためにしたい - A wish for safety!

My heart is breaking seeing these devastating pictures, hearing the news and listening to the desperation. My thoughts go out to all the people, the people of Japan.
May there be hope of rescue, survival and help!
Looking at the horrible pictures, I want to set something against it:


The amazing beauty and history of this land!


The living culture and architecture!


The spirit!


The courage to endure and to comfort, to be brave and the will to survive!


May you be safe and without more danger, may there be a new morning!

My thoughts are out there for you, Japan and all your people!

If you look for a place to donate in the rescue efforts you can go here!

Victoria



All images via google image, I do not take any credit!
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