What's To Be Seen In Berlin

Well ,-- on the 23rd February Miss Vixen saw :-

A wonderful Beethoven Concert at the Philharmonic Concert Hall .

The usual classy advertising posters. Here you see one for an exhibition in Hamburg. ( Having been an artist's model she enjoys art )

Then yet another , but no ,not for snowstorms , though it looks like one . This is part of much larger piece re a documentary of the Berlin Philharmonic tour of Asia. Within the globe one sees Sir Simon Rattle and the Orchestra . Finally , a strange shadow . 'Foxy lady on a bicycle ? ' Could be .

Moon Magic Makes Me Happy .

This amazing sight had me outside taking the above photograph ,wearing less than I should .
However, as every moon vixen knows, such an activity is worth any amount of goose bumps.The aura was so amazing as it contained a spectrum of colour which sadly, my camera couldn't capture .

If you get a chance, try viewing it. Who knows, maybe you too will feel the magic .

Some French & Fragile Beauty .

Whilst in Vichy I found a very pretty calendar with words for each month in French .
Since the combination of learning with pleasure is part of my educational philosophy I bought it .
January's illustration was a watercolour depicting snow drops and the following words:-

'La joie de contempler et de comprendre, voila le langage que me porte la nature'
Albert Einstein.

Throughout my travels , numerous , superb examples of nature were spotted and recorded. These snowdrops were in the Hunsruck area. Winter does have a beautiful side as these fragile blooms remind us. So I share the image with you.
Have fun translating the French and / or go to google and find all Einstein quotes . A worthwhile activity any day .

A Trinity Weekend .

I’m back from France after an amazing time . As recent postings show, a lot has been seen , done , not to mention, eaten. So you can imagine the excitement last Thursday on discovering a journey to Luxembourg was planned . After which a visit plus stop over in a truly beautiful part of Germany where a series of villages proved ideal for the filming of the German TV series Heimat.
The seven hour trip to Luxembourg was through some interesting regions of France , so a real plus. Luxembourg itself proved exquisite hence the only regret was that time there was so short . Enough though to experience ‘adventure’ , fine cuisine , breathtaking church architecture and lots of fun .
Saturday evening and the small German town of Morbach where the restaurant at Hotel St Michael provided exceptionally fine cuisine ! The following day meant leaving for a tour of all the villages used in the series Heimat . Base was at Woppenroth in a quaint pension.[which , by the way, boasted a swimming pool] This area of Germany proved magical and looking over the landscape you could almost hear Beethoven’s 6th symphony .Sensational.
Then today after a hearty German breakfast came the drive to Frankfurt am Main for my return journey by train, to Berlin . These last few weeks have been full , fun , very varied , and unforgettable .
The two collages give but a flavour. One is a small sample of Luxembourg shots where a snow storm was given to me ! The other shows the Hunsruck area used for Heimat .

Getting To Be A Habit !

Today began with cornflakes a la Belgian Beer etc ... superb . Then a spot of work and more .

Eventually out for lunch where a half of red was served . Oh my , was it any wonder a rather dizzy Miss Vixen collided with a STOP sign . Could this be a warning ? Mind you it seemed to improve my French .

ps ) now for a bit of fun .Which song springs to mind when you see this picture ? Yes I did actually see this as opposed to pink elephants

Sunday Getting Stoned .

No, not with drugs. That is not my style . Instead Sunday began with a swim followed by a late breakfast / lunch in a very strange bar - pub . On then for a magical mystery ride to find ancient monuments . This area of France is a mass of such . The climb up to these amazing stones was well worth it . All are huge. Some resemble sacrificial slabs .Others like chairs [Miss Vix held court ] after escaping slaughter that is . I did try my best to lever the huge stone but reckon that task would be best left to Atlas . Yours truly will stick to swimming ,cycling and other kinds of sport.

News Update

News Headlines:-

No I haven't won the lottery . Not to worry ,too much wealth could spoil my outlook.

In France this morning the trial sampling of Guiness with cornflakes took place. Result .. delicious , especially when mixed with apple and gooseberry juice ( so healthy ) and , it's set me up for the day.

In Britain the Press are agonizing over two grotesque characters .-

a) Archbishop Rowan who , having stated that Islamic law should be introduced to UK , is now in a state of shock re the wave of protest. ( Lucky him . Were he in Saudi advocating support and representation of Christians he'd be suffering more than shock ).

b)Then one particular paper is wondering if Blair could be Europe's George Washington .

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2008/02/09/weu109.xml

Quite simply, no . Washington didn't deal in lies , hence it seems odd , absurd , ridiculous etc to even consider this master of deceit being likened to him . With Blair I reckon the ghastly Uriah Heep is more in keeping .
ps) Have you signed the petition re blocking him as Euro president ?

Euro Lottery Fever .

When it comes to gambling I'm a no go person but :-

Yesterday I began the day by knocking over a large box of pins. Since this entailed picking them up I was informed by an 'oracle' that good luck would be mine and as the Euro lottery was standing at some staggering record amount buying a ticket could be classed as prudent .

Thus followed a remarkable day with lots of amazing finds . This 11th century church for one .

Then a strange white cat decided to put on a rolling cabaret . En route to Aubusson at the checkout of a supermarket came my first win . A gift box re Asterix at the Olympic Games .In Aubusson tickets were duly bought. Lottery fever is now with me . As the Beach Boys sang,

'Wouldn't It Be Nice '

Calling all Europeans.

Not only cornflakes and fruit juice prove refreshing but , some interest in matters political .
Today I received the following link in the form of a comment ( see previous post )
http://www.gopetition.com/online/16745.html To this anonymous reader I say a big thank you and yes, I've signed .

The prospect of Mr Insincerity Blair being permanent president of the EU fills me with dread , nausea and dismay. If you have the time ,read the post 'Miss Vixen Predicts' , 13 May 2007 .

Then click on the link here or listed at the right under links and ,even if you have no interest stop to consider the following :-

It's your taxes that will pay to keep this odious man and his freeloading wife in a manner you can only dream of . If that doesn't stir you ,then sorry , this means brain death has surely taken place .

So from an English lady who resides in Germany ,is currently in France , often in Denmark ,and who loves Europe ,I ask all to unite . Warmongers are not wanted . Say 'No' to Blair .

Start Your Day The Vix-Fizz Way .

It's been some time since my last tips for healthy living . Mind you some may say the following doesn't qualify but I urge you to try and most of all ,enjoy ..
Cornflakes with milk were never my thing . Instead I eat with orange or grapefruit juice poured on . This may sound odd but believe me, it's delicious . Today, as promised, room service served my cereal ,not only in finest Limoges porcelain but with Buck's Fizz to pour on . The result ? One more than lively Miss Vixen and that is extremely wild !
Management agreed that this could be a regular breakfast choice and variations may well be possible . eg) Use of Guiness ...........

Any other suggestions .

Monday With Mademoiselle la Renarde

Let's see this as a mini French lesson . Mademoiselle la Renarde equals Miss Vixen and here she is at a Renault garage with, what else but an orange car . Ever political c'est moi .Now if only they would see their way to using this as advertising , who knows I could get a gratis model !
Secondly ,forget Germany, the French can beat them with their signs and notices . Mind you ,I can think of a few cities where this should be displayed . It reads , 'urinating is forbidden. ' or 'dont take the p.... out of Miss V[Berlin and New Delhi take note ] Later, on the way home a wonderful evening sky highlighted what I've come to refer to as my Triffid trees. Aren't they spooky ? So from France and replete with yet more red wine this is Mademoiselle la Renarde signing off . Au revoir.

Miss V and the French Rolling Stones ?

This little collage is just for fun . So here we go . Yet another facet of my time in France .

Tope line .Left to Right.

Painting spotted in a gents toilet ( and yes I did go in ).A swinger in the nice sense . Miss V on the well , not in it . The gentlemen is a friend of a friend . Good cook too .

Second line Left to Right .

Bright eyes takes on a whole new meaning , Miss V as a singer .. errr not really Marianne Faithfull .The Stones reborn ( a French man , A Belgian man and a Scots man . Musical EU )

Bottom line .Left to Right .

The Church at Charroux . then two already explained .

How To Sin In Style in Charroux

As you are aware I love to sin ,and high on the list is ice cream .
Saturday found me in the tiny village of Charroux .. A place reknowned for it's beauty and original architecture [What's that you say, "Rather like Miss Vixen "]
After lots of meandering tiny streets and alley ways , Saint Sebastien , a cafe and resteraunt supreme was a must . There I was served the best ice cream ever . Three scoops..pink grapefruit, pistachio and caramel .Never have I felt like so much like Oliver Twist and asking for more . All the cakes and ices are made on the premises . Another tip to note, ready for your Easter or Summer travels .

Do go to google and type in charroux.
*The church at Charroux gives a strange sense of deja vu to anyone who knows Berlin . but more of that another time . Right now coffee time and after riding a bike this is a must .

At Last ..A Knight In Shining Armour

Every woman's dream it is said . In my life, nightmares have been more the order of the day. However , yesterday it happened .I travelled to Clermont Ferrand,a city famous for it's volcanoes , huge cathedral ,the Michelin rubber industry and much more..and ,there he was . No can opener was to hand so I can't report on his looks .
Here you see a very coy me , plus a shot of the cathedral. Not to mention a delightful cake made in hedgehog form . Chocolate,filled with cherries it was very much a question of GFGSGT .

Miss Mikas Reports .

I'm rather worried about Miss Vixen . You see she seems to be wearing items of clothing quite out of keeping with her usual image .This and obsessive photography of the moon and sunsets raises cause for concern. Today she purchased a pair of wellington riding boots ! There is no horse , nor is it raining . Here you see one of the first odd additions to her wardrobe . A pair of strange slippers . These came from an equally weird establishment which goes under the heading of 'Cathedrale des Affairs ' .

I have several theories . One it could be due to the sun . Or too much Saint Pourcain [ a red wine she has grown fond of ] Maybe the moon has left a touch of moon madness. Whichever , whatever , she appears happy enough .

Close Encounters Of A Furry Nature.

Yesterday in Bellegarde en Marche, a fur clad Miss V almost sat by accident ,on this beautiful black feline. Luckily she [the cat ] was not put out by the close encounter . Instead she remained and as can you can see , we became kindred spirits . Lovers of fur with what some describe as attitude. Others may think differently !

Miss Vixen Goes To Vichy.

Yesterday found me in Vichy . The route was spectacular and as usual full of happenings .[All pleasant ] One stretch looked remarkably like Scotland . Stopping at a Les Roches Hotel for a meal ,it was closed, but surprise , surprise the owners [from northern England] made coffee . Sitting out in the sun drinking this whilst chatting with them was lovely. If you're touring France and in the vicinity of Gorges de la Sioule then look up Les Roches or call them 0033.04 73 85 52 46. On then to Vichy where a must see is the art deco church . This building is a magnificent example of architecture . Vichy , famous for it's waters, has much to offer. Shopping , cuisine , history , it's all there . This is but a hurried post . Call it a flavour.

Today is more of an adventure. I've hitched miles in order to get on line and in so doing met some astonishingly wonderful people, plus been reassured once again that society is pretty decent and the world a mirror. Smile, and yes , it really does smile back .

Miss Vixen Has More Food and Foxy Fun .

I refuse to go near scales at the moment . This place is proving so dangerous and tempting . The wine , the cheeses , the cakes . the cuisine in general and all minus a bicycle to keep me in shape.It could be a recipe for disaster

Must find an alternative method ...any suggestions ?

Now to share a few photos from yesterday .. My usual sin . Then meeting yet another vixen.

On the way home the moon was wonderful .Huge and and an amazing yellow . Sort of like a massive cheese .

*Watch for the next post as I'll give a few addresses + photos of excellent places to eat. Sensational in quality , service and price . You never know when you could be travelling here.

A French Potpourri

The journey here was fun if somewhat exhausting . At a Paris station I actually found another snow dome . This made for a good start .Then off to stay with people who are best described as interesting plus unconventional. To date, French cuisine plus lack of cycling has added a kilo or two. The scenery here is sensational and in less than a week much has been seen. From ancient churches to tiny cafes which serve food for a Queen . Plus the enjoyment of a jazz concert .
The above collage illustrate a few events . [My PC has been playing up hence delays in postings . Hopefully all will be rectified shortly ]

Fur For All Seasons.

Sorry I couldn’t resist this … Though at least two readers may be somewhat “put out” by my humour.
The weather here is glorious . So much so a normal jacket has not yet been needed . Yet this lovely feminine feline wears her coat with style . Mind you as she goes out and about a hunting ,at night, could be it’s needed !