Scandinavian flags at half-mast in Malmö, Sweden (July 2011)

Today’s photo comes from a visit to Sweden just after the 2011 Norway attacks in which 77 people were killed by a white supremacist.

Posted on January 22nd, 2021 under Other. Tags: flag, Malmo, Nikon 18-200mm VR II, nikon d7000. Comments Off on Half-mast for the victims of white supremacy

Last year, when I traveled from Copenhagen to Sweden, my SIM card didn’t work in Sweden so I could only use my phone when I was on wifi. I arrived in Gävle a half hour or so before my Airbnb hosts were expecting me, and I had no way to ask them if it was OK if I showed up early. So I took a walk around the neighborhood and discovered a lovely community garden (that I would have never stumbled upon had I not had the extra time).

I believe the place is called Södra Kolonin Gävle. I found out later that the community gardens were established in 1905. Originally there were only a few tiny buildings, and no one lived there. The gardens were a place for the city dwellers to escape to for the day during the summers. As more and more people desired the properties, more small houses were built, and some now live there all the time I’m told. I hear there is a waiting list to buy a place should one become available. I’m not sure how many tiny houses are there now but over a hundred I think.

Should you ever find yourself in Gavle, you should explore this place. Head to the southern end of Muréngatan.

Posted on December 6th, 2019 under Other. Tags: AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-80mm f/2.8-4E ED VR DX lens, buildings, flag, flowers, gavle, landscape, Nikon D500, sweden. Comments Off on Koloniträdgårdar

@Berlin_de_News @CSD_Berlin #berlin #ChristopherStreetDay @BerlinTourism

The world’s best-known LGBT event takes place today in Berlin. One million people will participate in the festivities. The parade procession runs from Kurfürstendamm to Brandenburger Tor, where the grand final rally will take place.

Posted on July 27th, 2019 under Germany. Tags: berlin, flag, Nikon 24-120mm f/4 VR G lens, Nikon D750. Comments Off on Today is Christopher Street Day

2017 Berlin Gay Pride Parade

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One year ago today I found myself in the thick of Berlin’s gay pride parade on Christopher Street Day. I didn’t intend to go to Berlin for a gay pride festival; nor did I intend my AirBNB to be in the center of the gay quarter of Berlin. However, it ended up being a fun neighborhood and memorable experience.

This year’s CSD falls on July 28. I suppose it’s always on a Saturday near the end of July.

Posted on July 22nd, 2018 under Germany. Tags: berlin, flag, Nikon 24-120mm f/4 VR G lens, Nikon D750. Comments Off on CSD (Christopher Street Day)

Posted on November 8th, 2017 under Germany. Tags: berlin, flag, Nikon 24-120mm f/4 VR G lens, Nikon D750, reichstag, sunset. Comments Off on Sunset from the Reichstag building roof