Snow in the city

It seems that we will never have the same cold, snowy winters anymore in Budapest as we had in my childhood. I remember, that around the middle of November we were throwing snowballs and building snowmen twenty years ago... It is quite shocking to think about this... firs of all because I just realized how long time ago was that and on the other hand I started to act like a grandpa, thinking about the "good old times".

Whatever... getting back to the point it was snowing last week so I grabbed the camera and took some photos. I tried to capture the light, the clean air so I tried to make high-key like photos in Városliget.

Fall of 2015 is here

Today we had a small walk at Normafa, which is a popular place to get out of the city center here in Budapest. It got the name after a really old tree which was planted by a king long long time ago... well, the tree is not there anymore but the view is amazing especially if the air is as clear as it was today. It also provides lots of opportunities for families to hang out, for kids to play, for people to run or biking, during winter you also can skiing here on a very short slope.

Autumn is knocking on the door

This week we already could feel that summer of 2015 is gone once and for all. The mornings and the evenings were cold, the sun still has power during the day but its not that heavy and hitting than two weeks ago. Today I was walking a bit in the warm sunlight around Margaret island.

Plush brothers - Tux and Igor

When we moved in the flat Igor, Aniuta's childhood friend was also coming with us. It was never a question. He is a nice guy by the way, he never made any noise. He was just sitting alone in his red pullover and hat and was observing the life around him.

How to decorate your flat?

So how to decorate your flat? It is easier than you would imagine. Now I will tell you the secret of the home decor - ultimate level:

1. Visit one of your friends and ask them where did they buy the picture frames they have.

2. Be happy when they told you that in the home decor shop which is out of the city, a bit further then the end of the world

3. Promise your girlfriend that you will check the place.

4. You actually keep your word and travel there by public transportation. (hints: using a car is more convenient; do NOT call your male friend if you don't want to be made fun of; complaining during the shopping trip does NOT help...)

5. Buy there whatever she would like to have (hint: the faster you say yes, the faster you get out)

6. Place it on the shelves.

Here is the result, it was absolutely worth it:

1 photo 1 story: Around the house

We have spent some time in Grigoripol at Aniuta's grandmother. I loved sitting in the shadow under the walnut.

It was peaceful and quiet... I am not a village person at all but there in that moment I was really thinking about to move out from the city.

1 photo 1 story: summer heat

Since I was taking photos in Moldova during my last trip, the next few posts will contain pictures from the numerous shots I've made there.

This one was made in Transnistria. An interesting part of the country, where you can feel that the time got slower 20 years ago and everything is way much calmer.

Transnistria means "Over the river Dnester" and the people of this territory want to get independent from Moldova... Imagine that you have to bring your passport with you if you'd like to visit your relatives there although oficially you are not leaving the country.

I took the photo on the bank of the river after we swimmed in the cold water. The grass was greenish-yellowish from the sun, the trees were deep green and the water was clean and blue. There were some white puffy clouds on the sky and you could hear the noise of the bugs around you in the warm summer afternoon.