River, I and others participate in Sunday Selections.
When the Berlin Wall came down, the East German guards were not keen to make the acquaintance of West Germans. Gosh, the guards look so handsome in their uniforms compared to the rabble from the west.
I don't know why this has ended up in Sunday Selections but it is the beautiful Adelaide River War Cemetery, where we visited in about 2002.
Where was this? European language? The crows put in a cigarette butt they have collected from the street paving and receive a treat from the machine.
It looks like artwork based on a Sydney tram.
Idiot tourist drove and got stuck on our Elwood Beach. His explanation was painful to listen to.
Take a seat upon this artwork.
A building entrance somewhere. Rather nice.
A wee Mini crash, down below. The other car involved was parked a little way away.
I try to be happy. Smaller print says, 'by Morf'.
Looking down from my balcony, all windows are closed.
Looking up from my balcony, all windows are closed.
One metre from my balcony, there is the open window, in the middle of winter, letting freezing air inside, and if their heating is on, what a waste.
Maybe it was the Father's Day car gathering in St Kilda. To my disappointment, such cars were not in general use in New York City when we visited.
Phyllis used to attend the lovely St Francis church in town, but found one he prefers just north of Flagstaff Gardens. I hope it is not my lack of religious belief, I say nothing to him, but it seems he has now ceased to attend church.
For Canadian
Jackie, who asked about this iconic Clifton Hill building housing a McDonalds. I am enjoying reading about her and her husband's Asian travels.
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That is certainly an eclectic selection today. I don't quite know which one to comment on, although those guards do indeed look quite handsome.
ReplyDeleteJayCee, they do indeed. They's be nice baby makers.
DeleteYou've woven together history, travel, small marvels like clever crows, and quiet changes in daily life with such gentle curiosity
ReplyDeleteOr Roentare, a total hotch potch.
DeleteA fascinating bunch of pictures that demonstrate you are always on alert for images that speak of beauty or the quirkiness of human existence.
ReplyDeleteYour compliments are kind YP. I am not used to that.
DeleteProbably used ChatGPT. Out of character.
DeleteQuite possible, MC.
DeleteLovely selection today, I like that pretty building entrance and the Adelaide River cemetery looks well kept.
ReplyDeleteRiver, the cemetery was groomed to an inch within its life. Lovely, but very humid weather.
DeleteSuch a clever crow to pick up trash. I can see a real business starting there. All your pictures are interesting.
ReplyDeleteDeb, yep, utilise animals to clean up our mess. Saves on cleaning staff wages.
DeleteWhen the wall in Berlin opened, I wouldn't go in. Not because I was anti-Russian but because the sight of guns made me sick back then and still does now. But then I must admit that it also took us years to visit Germany altogether, ditto Poland and Ukraine.
ReplyDeleteI understand Hels. The collapse of the border must have changed so many people's lives, for good, for bad and for indifferent.
DeleteRe Berlin Wall. Co-incidentally a friend is visiting Berlin right now, and posted a photograph of the Brandenberg Gate with the caption,"The last time I was here, there was a wall". She and I had travelled as high school students to Berlin and saw Die Mauer in 1983. As we recall the East German guards were very friendly.
ReplyDeleteThat's a nice memory James. How old were you and how 'friendly' were the guards?
DeleteI like the tram artwork and the entrance. The bench looks interesting, if not inviting.
ReplyDeleteJB, any bench that has a backrest is inviting to me.
DeleteAlways take in the views just outside your windows.
ReplyDeleteI certainly do, TP.
DeleteSuch an interesting collection of pics, Andrew.
ReplyDeleteThanks Pat.
DeleteExplanation of bogged beachgoer may have been painful to listen to but at least he had his shirt off.
ReplyDeleteAdd to that MC, a cute accent.
DeleteThat is definitely the coolest McDonald's I've seen in a long time. My brother, who lives in Florida, says people get their cars stuck on the beach in Jacksonville all the time. They don't realize the sand softens as the tide comes in.
ReplyDeleteThose ARE quite handsome guards! What did Sylvia Plath say? "Every woman adores a fascist." (Though I suppose they were Communist. Whatevs.)
Steve, cars are not allowed on suburban beaches here. I don't how the guy actually got on to the beach. Generally, there isn't road access to most Australian beaches.
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