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Isar river walk, Munich

Isar river walk, Munich

  • Grosse Kaskaden and the fisherman
  • Salmon stairs
  • Fisherman under Maximilian Bridge
  • River flows
  • Isarstrand (beach) and the fisherman
  • Kabelsteg Walking bridge
  • Isarstrand with St Lukas Kirche in background
  • Isarstrand with Volksbad in far end

Isar is the river that runs through Munich. The river flows from the Austrian alps and finally ends up in Europe’s second largest river Donau after 263 km. The water is clear with a green and blue colour. Along the river runs pleasant walks and parks for sports and fun.

Pre trip checks on Google Maps showed some promising photo opportunities and I was not disappointed. Even with thick compact clouds there was a reasonable good light. I was also happy with the guy fishing for salmon and that he moved around along with my movements giving me a great focal point. Hope you like the pictures.

Let the river flow, ha de Gött!

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Light over the Alps

Light over the Alps

The Germans take their Weihnachtsmarkt, Christmas markets seriously. Me and my little wife been travelling a lot this year so we decided to crown the days before Christmas with a trip Munich. Situated in Bavaria in the south of Germany you could see the alps from the city hall tower. When the sky opens like this over the alps in the otherwise grey days. Well, hallelujah!

Even without snow the Christmas spirit was present among tourists and natives. With temperatures around freezing point the sellers of warm drinks, glühwein (mulled wine) and hot chocolate made good money. Walking around the smells of different things to eat and drink while rubbing shoulders with the world is great. Best is when you find that unique craftsmanship sold by the artist themselves. We came home with some beautiful hand painted Christmas ornaments.

Not all shopping and photo. We attended a fantastic organ concert in the Frauenkirche and string concert.

Marienplatz market
Marienplatz and Neues Rathaus

Frohes fest (happy holidays), ha de Gött!

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Medieval Alleys Stockholm

Medieval Alleys Stockholm

Narrow streets and tourist traps in a historical setting.

It’s a 6h drive from my home but this summer we took a trip, by train, to Stockholm. The capital of the Kingdom of Sweden. Spread out around water, both salt and fresh, with the Old Town in the middle.

With its well preserved medieval buildings and narrow alleys it’s an outdoor museum. Just like in the middle ages you can hear all kinds of languages in the crowded streets. The Viking heritage is a popular theme from all the peddlers in the small shops along the main street, Västerlångatan.

Here are some pictures I took in this beautiful city.

Yes, the royal castle is there on the same small island. None of the royal family lives there anymore. The King decided that he wanted to be a country boy when he became a father to the Crown Princess Victoria. I suppose nobody want hordes of tourists passing through the bedroom.

Vini, Vidi, Vici, ha de Gött!

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After the storm

After the storm

slowly the wind dies down

from frantic roar to silent whisper

as the sea slowly settles

the last waves make a lazy splash

onto the battered shores

a forgive me caress

and the sun slowly fades

behind the dissolving clouds

Anger is okay, but don’t stay that way. Ha de Gött!

Svensk version

långsamt avtar vinden

från frenetiskt vrål till tyst viskning

när havet sakta lägger sig

de sista vågorna gör ett slött plask

mot misshandlade stränder

en förlåt mig smekning

och solen försvinner sakta

bakom upplösande moln

Ilska är okej, men fastna inte i den. Ha de Gött!

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