All the photos were taken in our City Park (Kasprowicza). There are a couple of must-photo spots, like the lovers bridge (I'm not sure if that's the official name, but I like to call it like that), ducks, amphitheatre etc.
Sunday, January 13, 2013
Painted with ice
Szczecin is experiencing winter return so Radek took the opportunity to take some winter photos in the daylight.
All the photos were taken in our City Park (Kasprowicza). There are a couple of must-photo spots, like the lovers bridge (I'm not sure if that's the official name, but I like to call it like that), ducks, amphitheatre etc.
Kasprowicza park is a very important place in Szczecin. It's actually full of live at every season. In summer there are concerts in the amphitheatre, in autumn people stroll under the extremely colourful leavesm in winter people go ice-skating, ski running, sledging, snow ball fighting etc, and in spring the place is swarmed by flowers and walkers admiring them.
All the photos were taken in our City Park (Kasprowicza). There are a couple of must-photo spots, like the lovers bridge (I'm not sure if that's the official name, but I like to call it like that), ducks, amphitheatre etc.
Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity in Szczecin
Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity is by no means the most heart warming festivity in Poland. Every year huge amount of charity money (this year around 10 000 000 EUR) is collected all over the world. All of that thanks to one person - Jurek Owsiak.
I really like that day of the year - it was particularly important for me when I was a child. I remember how all the fuss about the event made my spirit elevated, I really could see the cause for all of that. Now it's the same, maybe without this unlimited, childlike trust in everything.
Anyway, each year Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity is accompanied by events all over the world. We had one in Szczecin as well.
Except for stage attractions (hard music concerts and charity auctions) there was a snow park (I perceive the name a bit over the top as it comprised only of one snowboard ramp - and even that was not really splendid as such) and an ice skating rink. There were also ice sculptures, an exhibition of army vehicles and first aid stands prepared by emergency rescuers.
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We also took the occasion to shoot a few Szczecin-at-night photos. Our cathedral looked very pretty at night, with the lanterns put at its entrance. Maybe we don't have the most spectacular old town in the world, but at least what we have is pretty.
I really like that day of the year - it was particularly important for me when I was a child. I remember how all the fuss about the event made my spirit elevated, I really could see the cause for all of that. Now it's the same, maybe without this unlimited, childlike trust in everything.
Anyway, each year Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity is accompanied by events all over the world. We had one in Szczecin as well.
Except for stage attractions (hard music concerts and charity auctions) there was a snow park (I perceive the name a bit over the top as it comprised only of one snowboard ramp - and even that was not really splendid as such) and an ice skating rink. There were also ice sculptures, an exhibition of army vehicles and first aid stands prepared by emergency rescuers.
We also took the occasion to shoot a few Szczecin-at-night photos. Our cathedral looked very pretty at night, with the lanterns put at its entrance. Maybe we don't have the most spectacular old town in the world, but at least what we have is pretty.
Sunday, December 30, 2012
Twilight at Miedwie Lake
We decided to spend the last Sunday of 2012 at Miedwie Lake. Since we made the decision pretty late, we were just in time for a sunset.
Miedwie is situated at the suburbs of Szczecin, yet we have never been there. Some time ago it was perfectly renovated and it shows. I mean, the subject of renovation was not the lake itself, rather everything around. As a result, there is a really nice promenade around, a lot of piers and an outdoor amphitheatre.
I found the walk pretty soothing. There were few people, water was waving tranquilly, it was calm around. We strolled on a wooden platform (we had to be cautious not to slip down to the bog aside) admiring the nature.
When we reached the amphitheatre the sun was already gone and it was getting dark. On top of that, not so far on the horizon we saw storm clouds which was not a very good prediction for us. So we just had a short glance on the birds flying over the lake and headed back to the car. After a while we got caught by the rain, hopefully we won't get sick again.
I found the walk pretty soothing. There were few people, water was waving tranquilly, it was calm around. We strolled on a wooden platform (we had to be cautious not to slip down to the bog aside) admiring the nature.
When we reached the amphitheatre the sun was already gone and it was getting dark. On top of that, not so far on the horizon we saw storm clouds which was not a very good prediction for us. So we just had a short glance on the birds flying over the lake and headed back to the car. After a while we got caught by the rain, hopefully we won't get sick again.
Friday, December 28, 2012
New Year's News
Since I met my wife 8 years ago we have been unable to predict how our life will look
like even one year in advance. Like everybody, we make some plans but
life always surprises us and rearranges them. Fortunately
fate usually prepares for
us something better than we can imagine on our own. I
hope there will be no difference this
time because instead of settling down in our city with
4 cats, apartment, garden and decent jobs, I will move to Geneva to work at
CERN next year and I hope Ania will join me soon. So from March 2013 I will
live as shown below (photos from time when Ania worked in CERN).
Tuesday, December 25, 2012
Friday, December 14, 2012
Christmas market in Szczecin
We try to profit from the surrounding Christmas atmosphere as much as possible. Personally, I love all the hustle and bustle at this time of the year. I love "Last Christmas" by Wham, plastic Santa Clauses in shop windows, all the lights in the streets and Christmas advertisements (although this year there is another leitmotive in TV - the end of the world that is supposed to happen 21/12/2012).
Szczecin is not best known for Christmas markets, in fact I think it's the first time ever we have something organised. Anyway, I saw a reindeer photo on FB and it was obvious to me that I must go there!
I must admit that Ducal Castle in Szczecin is the perfect choice of a place for such an event. In general, it's a pretty place but it became even better with all the stalls around. Ginger bread, self brewed beer, mulled wine and pottery - these were the most frequent goodies sold on the market. We bought something for us to - a ginger bread hut that will decorate our Christmas table.
What was the best for me were the animals. Except for the before mentioned reindeer (who were cute but rather motionless and jaded) there was a crib installed. The crib was extraordinary. Maria had nails painted blue and Joseph had an ugly wig. They were both drinking mulled wine. But the animals were awesome.
It was very cold and the event was getting to an end so we didn't stay very long. Since we had two occasions to celebrate, we went to a sushi restaurant to enjoy the Friday evening and celebrate our successes.
Szczecin is not best known for Christmas markets, in fact I think it's the first time ever we have something organised. Anyway, I saw a reindeer photo on FB and it was obvious to me that I must go there!
I must admit that Ducal Castle in Szczecin is the perfect choice of a place for such an event. In general, it's a pretty place but it became even better with all the stalls around. Ginger bread, self brewed beer, mulled wine and pottery - these were the most frequent goodies sold on the market. We bought something for us to - a ginger bread hut that will decorate our Christmas table.
It was very cold and the event was getting to an end so we didn't stay very long. Since we had two occasions to celebrate, we went to a sushi restaurant to enjoy the Friday evening and celebrate our successes.
Monday, December 10, 2012
Winter in Szczecin
Winter is a graceful moment for taking pictures. The multitude of glimmering street lights, Christmas instalations and white snow make a decent photo set. Even cold weather doesn't put us off from going outdoor for a walk.
All the photos were taken in Kasprowicza Park vicinity in two days time. First day it was snowing so badly that all the pictures got blurry and gloomy but I like them anyway. The second day it stopped snowing and Radek could play with a camera a bit - doing collages of our griffin monument (griffin is the emblem of Szczecin) or funky Christmas tree photos.
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