The annual New Year birdwatching with NABU
This always takes place in Tiergarten, led by he who needs no introduction, a.k.a. “Berlin’s Wildtier-Gott”. In bright sunshine, but […]
A new year 2026
A new year 2026
The supermoon
The much anticipated first supermoon of 2026 was not that big, but very bright. Tried to photograph it and other
A new year 2026
First day in the new year
Shortly after midnight, I played a bit with the shutterspeed when photographing the fireworks. Then came the terrible news from
Out and about in Berlin and beyond 2024 and 2025
Woke up to snow on 31 December
Having seen the weather forecast, not trusting regional trains 100 per cent, and not wanting to risk celebrating new year
Out and about in Berlin and beyond 2024 and 2025
Schwerin end of December 2025
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Cooking and Nutrition
Adzuki bean coconut curry
IN PROGRESS 200 g dry adzuki beans soaked overnight or at least four hours 2 tbsp avocado or olive oil,
Cooking and Nutrition
Lentil chili
IN PROGRESS 60 g raw walnut halves, toasted until fragrant, then finely ground 2 large red onions, cut into chunks 2 jalapeno peppers, stems removed – for
Cooking and Nutrition
Mushrooms are a superfood
Let’s talk about mushrooms: AI says: “Based on recent research, consuming a small amount of mushrooms daily may significantly lower
Out and about in Berlin and beyond 2024 and 2025
Week 51, mostly looking to take photos for one or two course assignments
Early morning walk 15 December in a loop from home to Admiralbrücke and back (stopping for breakfast almost back at