It's been a long time stuck in doors or using only BVG. The latter may be great but nothing compares to Fred. Yesterday I decided to take the risk. The Dr has been clear about the consequences of one more fall. It's a risk I'm prepared to take. Boredom and fear are not for this lady.The sun was wonderful. Meeting up with acquaintances even more so and coming home akin to a coffee pot 'interesting' as it didn't keep me awake.
I slept like a log.
Fabulous Fred and I are back as a team .
This is one very lazy Helena Mikas so best I say read the notes that go with the video on YouTube. If the soundtrack sounds different , it's meant to do as it reflects my passion for organ music and the fact that on this day I heard do much superb playing .
The piece is entitled Death's Door. The visit to this wonderful city was the best medicine to date .I may well still get to be 130 years old . Try Finland, where I for one was made so much better .
Helsinki is the capital of Finland. It's current population is 604,380, Population including administration areas is set at 1.3 million. Finnish and Swedish are the main languages with English spoken by most . The airport is user friendly and transport into the city frequent and well priced . My first outing was to the central harbour , easy to reach with tram 3T . The harbour boat ride was relaxing and fascinating as we sailed around what must be the most beautiful archipelago.Nature thrives alongside people and the history of this city is to be discovered by just such a trip . Tip ) the tram 3T is a rather useful as it goes around the city in a figure of eight ,changing into a tram 3B .It's frequent and so functions as a really useful means of transport for finding places and getting off and back on the next . Which is what I did on day two . A day ticket vaild for all buses , trams and underground is 8 euro , Excellent value .
Last week I bought a Panasonic Lumix DMC TZ 31 .
For JPEG it's impressive but when it comes to video it lacks a great deal especially at night when using the zoom for films of the moon and clouds.
The 20x optical zoom blurs and 'swims' resulting in videos which have a 'drunken' appearance.
This camera may well be defect and yes, it's being returned.******
The collage is made up of some decent TZ31 JPEG.
Top L) the tip of the Funkturm Top R) same place at night
Bottom L) *strawberry icecream coated in rucola. Middle ) moon and clouds
Bottom R ) the Siegeßäule
* Movenpick Ice are the creators of the strawberry and rucola desert .
It is best described as sensational .
****** The camera has not been returned. because the 'Pansonic Princess has fallen in love with it. Errors have been sorted .
Medical, MRT, movement, magical, magnetic, Martin Gropius Haus, mobility, music, masonry. These are a few of the words that made my Saturday an M Day.
Getting around is still rather difficult in that it is a slow process and still painful but oh how the transport system(s) of Berlin help .It's possible to criss cross the city using any combination of bus, underground lines and sbahns .Even easier, is the planning system which tells you exactly how far you will have to walk and the exact time it will take . Unlike a certain airline they don't blow trumpets they just do it with staff and facilities that are first class.The exhibitions at the Martin Gropius Bau Haus are well worth a visit .
As with all things German,there is a rather splendid restaurant.
The prescription for today read :- Fresh air and sun One bacon sarnie , One ice cream 'shared' , An hour flat out in the sun , An hour's gentle swimming . Swedish recipe cooked to perfection Eaten under what else but the early night sky With the moon as ever shining down . Photography no matter what !
Unbelievable and proof that one should never say never . Now if you are awaiting a 'steamy' posting , sorry you've read it wrong. Though fair to say it concerns something hot. Berlin is the city of Currywurst. This is sausage, grilled, chopped, covered in curry, various other spices, tomato sauce and served with chips . So why my long wait ?
Coming from Britain where Indian food is superb I couldn't face the idea of sausage with curry powder . Very none gourmet . Yet today on arriving at Friedrichsfelder Ost there was the van ( see collage ) and my rather empty stomach decided 26 years was long enough to wait .The order cost a mere 3€ and as you see was enjoyed .
Today has been glorious and tables at Ice Cafe Mauritius were full. I still found a place for my coffee and then noticed who did the chalk board work .. Life has been so restricted since March 7th and if nothing else it's enabled me to note daily things I'd previously missed .
Here I go again , more a Ms Moon than a Ms V and feeling better than in weeks .
Was it the lunar photgraphy earlier in the week ? Is it due to the fact that it's Easter ?
Could the fact that as from Sunday we have an extra hour of daylight play a role ?
Or is it due to the thought of spring flowers as seen at the end of this clip ?
As like as not a combination plus it's a time to celebrate for many reasons ,Where ever you are I hope this Easter brings new life to your hopes and dreams .
Recently a visitor told me the importance of looking to the moon . Many of you know I do quite a lot of such for photographic reasons . Last night was of special importance and later this moon. Several photos were taken .Why have I chosen this ? For me, the moon photographed in isolation is diminished. It requires visual interaction with clouds , nature or buildings to enhance it's mystical beauty. Here we have such. The cold air,lighting and trees give the photograph an unusual appearance .It could amost pass as a painting .
The movable Christian celebration of Easter is worked out by the lunar cycle . Therefore let me use this to wish all a " VERY HAPPY EASTER "
Thanks to my visitor plus an exceptional public transport system I was able to get to the Die Eins and enjoy some live music. As ever my Panasonic camera was to hand so a couple of videos were made .This group are exceptional and the above video (shown with permission ) enables you to hear a sound that is something special.
Note the attention to detail ie ) from their dress , to the microphones , and , instruments that were actually made in the 1920's. Here is a group that has a passion for their music . You'll find a link to their web site in my links .Click and enjoy more music not to mention discover what makes these musicians a pleasure to listen to .
Some swear that eggs 'chopped up in a cup ' cure everything .Tasty, but not half as good as sitting outdoors with a cup of coffee and being amidst the life around . Such outings are short but very sweet. These pictures were taken today. If you cant take anything to numb the pain , best answer is distract yourself .
As videos go this is not exciting, but it's a marker. If I can take my camera and use , no matter how bad the pain , things must be looking up .
The people I met were both fascinating and inspirational . My style has been cramped but
even with mini outings the flavour of life is there to be savoured.
"Every day we should hear at least one little song, read one good poem, see one exquisite picture and , if possible, speak a few sensible words "
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe .
Goethe had a way with words and the above are for me, a perfect daily prescription.
Who knows, once better I may share my poem for the day with you on a YouTube Vlog.
Sharing a little song may take longer, though once upon a time could churn out a nifty number. Almost every day I do get to hear several lovely numbers .As for pictures. In my own way I've tried to share 'captured' images so will continue to find more .
As for a few sensible words .. promise to do my best.
Last week I had a very bad accident. Just as filming several events was scheduled .
Such is life and here I am in bed battered ( like a cod ) bruised a la a boxer and stitched up as well. The plus being, in this weather , home for the moment is the best place. Forget the pain and enjoy time to investigate books and photographic updates .
Picasa have updated and today gave me time enough to investigate this and several other new features. The new sketch feature is quite effective with some of my Manchester shots . Judge for yourself from this collage .I make no secret of the fact that I love Manchester .
A little taste of Zürich --- It's a beautiful city as well as being friendly and ultra clean .
There is one frame in this video which is so apt for Valentines Day . Can you spot it ?
For me every day is special. Each is unique...So 'live' is my keyword. The only sin in life, is not appreciating what a gift it is .
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