Hello I'm Still Here

It's been a long time since I blogged .So much has happened since then and last year I was in UK for over 7 months . Now back in Berlin and working on dividing my living between Germany and UK .I miss the proximity to the sea which UK has and mountains etc etc .
It was also rather nice being back in full time English speaking mode . However lots of things have to be arranged and seen to .Above you see a Canada Goose . There are many such birds in UK and I found them amazingly intelligent and friendly . Berlin has a few but whilst in Manchester I had the luxury of waking each day to see such birds and also be greeted by them .... Amazing ... Hope all of you are well .

Three Great Airports -TXL,LHR, Man

• No need to state the obvious , I do enjoy flying . British Airways made my journey go smoothly and were as ever super professional . The airports were all excellent for filming. However it has to be said LHR Terminal 5 is a paradise. Activity is to be marvelled at.  In the still you can see how much goes on at this huge airport .
• A great pity it was raining but even this hasn't detracted from the picture .

Come Fly With Me ....

Last Tuesday was action packed .The start of the day was extremely important ( May get back to this later in the month ) Then off to Tegel and British Airways who made my journey to Belfast via London Heathrow possible .All terminals at Heathrow are huge .
I was transported at speed and this also gave great photo possibilities . Belfast City Airport is small and so well run .Again lots of help and on my return day (Thursday) another chance to watch the planes and relax. After that all is best described as a beautiful dream . You dont always need exotic places and as for the 'Bar in old Bombay',
BA even saw to that !  

Helsinki Day 2 .

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 . 

Zürich in The Snow

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 ?

Paris In The Winter

The songwriters never took into account the fact that Paris is not used to snow and thus as soon as a cm falls the city goes into shock .Streets are not swept , no services for clearing runways exist  on a Sunday. Astonishing. However after an age I did arrive. The weather was wet, chilly but fun and maybe this odd mix gave more 'mood' , to photographs. I met many fascinating people, not all shown in this film. Enjoyed the French cinema, Japanese cinema and a classical concert . Miles were walked hence  at Terminal 2F CDG to relax prior to return trip was a must. Flights were functioning, yes it had been a great break but an even bigger pleasure to return to Berlin .

A Day Return to Milan .

City hopping once a month with Air Berlin is proving more fun than expected .
It's my reward system for overcoming sweet stuff and where others take mini  breaks , I view my monthly journey  as a 'bite size healthy diet'. Cheaper too .
I get to cities never visited , indulge my passion for photography and undertake lots of exercise packing in as much as one can prior to the return flight .Perhaps the greatest plus is that constant reminder as to how friendly and helpful ordinary people are . Forget the media ... there is a lot of hope for our world .

GNYBERLIN Visits Manchester .

This film by 'Luci West' has made my day.
A superb YouTube film maker, she too lives in Berlin and I subscribe to her channel.
Since embedding was enabled on the video I opted to share on my blog .
Luci's hallmark is the ability to produce sensational movies each one minute long .This is no easy task .
Manchester is my home city and it's a truth that  :-
"You can take the girl out of Manchester but you can't take Manchester out of the girl "
Her work here  is as good as any Christmas present in my eyes.
I hope you enjoy viewing what is a superb city and then why not view more of Luci's work at GNYBerlin on YouTube . You will enjoy the experience.
Thank you Luci for taking me home in just one minute.

A Tiny Taste Of Northern Ireland

Best Viewed Full Screen.
The video says it all . 

A Year "Flies" By Into The Next

It's said that 'time flies' , even more so if you choose to spend time in flight on your actual birthday .
This time last week I was one year older but after being looked after by British Airways and British Midland it's true to say, felt younger .It was the start of a week taking in many places and most of all the north of Ireland, beautiful scenery and the freshest of air.
Magical moments to remember .Life is made up of millions of such . Priceless .