September blues

Already September? Who cares? Let's trick ourselves it's still summer, and take a ride on this boat...

400th post to celebrate also Ecological Day: we are what our environment is

Today is Ecological Days around the blogosphere. Visit Sonia @ Leaves of Grass for more details and more photos about how we see our environment.While let's say that in Romania the garbage dosen't shock me anymore, I was appaled to see it in a paradise such as the Blue Grotto in Malta. So, people, if you no longer make use of the plastic bags, don't just throw it wherever. Keep it till the next garbage bin, or even better, get it recycled!For my 400th post, I'd like to see people keeping their surroundings clean, this is one of the most important things!

hurry?

Starting another week in a hurry? Oh, well, I am currently having a holiday, so no hurry... Maybe just a little bit of speed and adrenaline :).
Remember, this is a scheduled post.
Happy week ahead!

Austria, Burgenland: cheerful Sunday

Welcoming a nice relaxing Sunday! Happy weekend!

Pink Saturday: how sweet the pink

My pink post for the Pink Saturday features one of the Viennese landmarks: the sweets producer Manner - famous creator of the Manner-Schnitten (click the link). The photo above is the little Manner train in the Prater amusement park, and below is the logo of the flagship store in the Stephansplatz.
Again, this is a scheduled post, as I am currently offline in a holiday. Upon my return, I'll come and check out your pink posts!
Make sure to visit Beverly HERE or by clicking the pink logo above, if you want to see more cheerful pink posts. Happy Pink Saturday!

Faak am See: 2008

Starting with today, what you see is scheduled posts. I am riding the bike at Faak am See, but for sure upon my return I will come and visit your pages again, and share new bike photos.
Happy Sky Watch Friday!

spinning

Sometimes the carrousel is going too fast, but not fast enough :)...
Happy Thursday!

guest photographer: Ana M.F. and setting up a tent

Again a photo from my friend. In this trip they stayed in a tent. Please witness the process of creating a shelter for the night :). I am not really sure that they were really sure how to do this... but I was informed that they managed in the end (huge smile).
Happy Wednesday!

Neusiedler See: from the water

From the boat, on Lake Neusiedl.
Happy Tuesday!

guest photographer: Ana M.F. @ today's flowers

Today I start a series of photos belonging to my friend Ana M.F. She will be my guest photographer for almost the entire week. The photos were taken recently on a trip she had in the northern part of the Moldova region, in Romania.
Enjoy!
The photo featured today is also a part of

Neusiedler Stadtfest: Camera Critters with Camel (CCC)

Another CCC today: a camel that I spotted in the middle of the festival. For sure, people were all around. As a supporter of the animal rights, I always have my doubts when I see such a thing, but on the other hand, Austria is a country that takes care about its animals, so this one was not abused, or tired, or in bad shape. Maybe just a little bit bored... :)
Happy Sunday!

Pink Saturday: pink punk

These guys did not play any punk music. It's just me, looking for a pretty title for the post :). I wanted some pink photo, and I found this one, from one of the many concerts that took place at the Neusiedl am See City Festival. I am a fan of the lights on the stage, always looking cool. So this pink fascicle just fitted perfectly into the theme.
Happy Pink Saturday! More you find by clicking the small pink image/logo above. Thanks, Beverly, for hosting us!

Neusiedler See: Sky Watch(ing) from the boat

Sky watching on the Neusiedler See: what other good thing to do at the beginning of the weekend, than to get on your boat and sail?...
Happy Sky Watch Friday!

Neusiedler See: kids & ducks alike

One of the most precious and often sight on the Neusiedler See: kids and ducks.
Happy Thursday!

Vienna: colourful

I have a passion for handbags - all shapes and sizes, all colours, they are never too many, just too less :). So there is no wonder my eye was caught by these colourful funky bags on Mariahilferstrasse in Vienna.
Happy Wednesday!PS: ... hence, I read this blog: http://www.onemorehandbag.blogspot.com/

Neusidler Stadtfest: Volkstanzgruppe (2)

Again the Volkstanzgruppe. A funny bunch, as a mentioned, with a really contagious passion for dance!The picture below is from the Stadtfest in 2007. No clue why this year I didn't see them wearing these wonderful costumes... Happy Tuesday!

Stadtfest Neusiedl am See - more photos

I think I will keep posting photos from the Stadtfest Neusiedl am See 2008, because they are too many, and too nice :), and I really liked being there. So here we go again, with some funny stuff this time: a head (scalp?!) massager. The people looked like enjoying it. And well, in spite of my promise to M. not to say that this was taking place in Austria (hihihi), here are the photos!
Happy week ahead!

Burgenland wine: the treasure room

Weinwerk: Here you can shop for wine, drink and listen to live music. They are the owners of a wonderful place (the pink bottles were find here), at first sight a little bit too glass & steel for the taste of the traditionalist wine lover. But once you get past this first impression you find a place to enjoy, a place where wine is at its best. (Link only in German). Happy Sunday!

Burgenland wine: pink & flavour

"Who loves not wine, women, and song, remains a fool his whole life long!" Johann Heinrich Voss
I found this great idea at Beverly's place, that is a Pink Saturday. Here is my contribution, in the shape of one of the most appreciated products of the Austrian region of Burgenland: wine.And here is where the wine comes from: another image of the vineyards around the Neusiedler lake.
Happy Saturday!

Austria: sky watch & sky watchers

Neusiedler Stadtfest: At first, when I saw the crane, I thought is for bungee jumping. But it was for sightseeing. I did not dare to climb so high, but the view must have been incredible.And this guy in Vienna, I guess he was watching the eclipse (no, he wasn't sleeping :) ). Nice observation point.
Happy sky watch!
PS (but not less important): the above award I've got from Vienna Daily Photo, and I am really happy to post it and sent it to Lara, Meda M, Jackie, Sonia, Sandy, Leena, HPY, Alice in Singapore, Alice of Arradon & Louise!