It is official now, I have been exiled from Swabia for not being miserly enough. One has to know that in Swabia, money is the highest good and has to be valued above all else. Financial status is of utmost importance and the average citizen is so tight, you couldn’t pull a penny out of […]
The River Rhine
What do to on a 38°C weekend? How about a river cruise?
Hohenzollern Castle
Nice day-trip to the area of the Swabian Alps with a ~10km hike from Bisingen to Hohenzollern Castle. The route lead mostly through foresty grounds with quite a lot of up and downs. Bit slippery due to recent rain but good fun.
Fischereihafen-Rennen
How often do you get the chance to see a street-racing event up close? For me the answer is: not very often and thus I was keen to watch the annual event in my hometown. It’s certainly not for everyone but if you happen to have an interest in motorcycles, racing AND photography, it’s plain […]
Scenic Train Ride
Thanks to (another) strike of Deutsche Bahn train drivers, I ended up on a different connection on my trip to the north. Took only 1.5 hours longer and provided some nice views along the river Rhine valley. Small cities, vineyards and a castle every kilometre or so. Definitely one of the most scenic rides I […]
Reflections of Fireworks
Best thing about Stuttgart Volksfest is the closing fireworks. The river was very quiet with hardly any wind going. Made for some interesting shots.