Showing posts with label Hamburg. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Hamburg. Show all posts
HafenCity
I will never get tired of visiting this city in the city. It is a constantly changing never-ending
Late summer walks
These past few last summer days were good ones; sunny and warm enough to wear a shirt and flip flops, so I decided to get my lazy behind outside and walk around town. Admittedly it bores me to walk alone, but then I'm used to being alone and it's better to be alone outside than alone at home.
I try to be more active on my own during the week, to decrease the pressure on hubby to "entertain" me on the weekends. He needs time to relax too.
So I walk around, enjoy the sunshine and take too many photos.
Sunny Summer Sunday
After four days of non-stop helicopter noise and police/emergency sirens, we were rewarded with the finest ( and quiet) summer Sunday as a compensation for that insane G20 madness. So we finally took our bikes for the first tour this year.
Planten Un Blomen
Hamburg is a VERY green city, with numerous beautiful and well maintained parks. One of the largest and prettiest is "Planten Un Blomen". It's a gem, a paradise for tree and flower lovers, an oasis no matter what season. You can walk around for hours, or just sit and relax and enjoy being alife on one of the many benches and chairs, on the lawn near lakes and waterfalls or under a tree.
Countless blooming flowers make for the most colorful experience on a sunny day.
Countless blooming flowers make for the most colorful experience on a sunny day.
Sie ist fertig! Elbphilharmonie
English text coming in a minute ;)
Man glaubt es kaum, oder? Nach einer Bauzeit von gefühlt 20 Jahren ist die Elbphilharmonie tatsächlich fertig, und in wenigen Wochen finden
Ich liebe sie! Entgegen aller Kritiken war ich schon immer fest auf ihrer Seite, und habe im Gegensatz zu all den Nörglern brav und geduldig auf sie gewartet.
So tingelten wir also heute zur Eröffnung in die Hafencity. Mit uns ca. eine halbe Million andere Menschen. Rauf sind wir nicht, die Schlangen waren viel zu lang, und da wir vor ein paar Jahren die Ehre hatten eine Baustellen-Führung mitzumachen, kennen wir den grandiosen Ausblick schon.
Da sah es dort übrigens so aus:
Das war schon beeindruckend, und die Fertigstellung schien damals noch Lichtjahre zu dauern. Aber nun ist ja endlich Ruhe im Karton. Vergessen wir die Unsummen die sie verschlungen hat. Sie ist einfach wunderschön. Punkt.
Wedding ExpoTips & Impressions
I had the honor of being invited by the kind organizers of a local wedding exhibition this weekend, and of course i took my camera with me to share a few impressions with my dear readers.
A few words and tips beforehand:
- First off, a wedding expo is not the New York Bridal Market showing the latest trends, so don't set up your expectations to high. However, expositions are a fantastic opportunity to meet and get an overview of all the local wedding vendors in your area, and most of them offer discount coupons, giveaways and contests.
- Don't expect to find your dream gown as the limited space makes it impossible for bridal salons and designers to show the full range of their collection. Look around to get an idea of the different styles and touch the fabrics, but wait for your appointment at the bridal store, where you can try on dresses in a calm and relaxed atmosphere and where you are the focus of attention.
- It is helpful to write a little list of your must-see favorite vendors before you go to make sure you don't forget to visit them
- Try to have a conversation with the business owners themselves whenever possible, instead of just taking the brochures handed by their hostesses. This is a great way to find out if you and the vendor are on the same page, and it's always nice to chat with friendly people, isn't it?
- Avoid the peak times. I went on a Saturday morning because i know that most people are still busy with their grocery shopping at this particular time and the crowds would show up later that day or on sunday.
Fashion shows attract many visitors and you can make use of that time to visit booths that otherwise are hopelessly crowded ( unless you want to see the show)
- Don't waste your time or get caught up in small talk with pushy vendors if you are not interested in their business. Say a friendly but decisive "No thanks" and move along. Or just say you're already married and enjoy their funny facial expressions.
- Same with brochures, skip the ones you do not need, even if they look pretty. Carrying dozens of heavy bags full of useless magazines is exhausting and will ruin the fun
- Some contests require your email adress. Sign up with a side account or even create a "wedding spam" email adress before you go to the Expo, otherwise your regular email adress will be flooded with newsletters. Do not give out your phone number.
- Carry a small camera with you and take inspiration pictures of nicely decorated tablescapes, floral arrangements, pretty dresses or booths of vendors you like. And bring your own pen to take notes on brochures or business cards about vendors and ideas; all those new impressions can be overwhelming and it's impossible to remember everything and everyone.
A few words and tips beforehand:
- First off, a wedding expo is not the New York Bridal Market showing the latest trends, so don't set up your expectations to high. However, expositions are a fantastic opportunity to meet and get an overview of all the local wedding vendors in your area, and most of them offer discount coupons, giveaways and contests.
- Don't expect to find your dream gown as the limited space makes it impossible for bridal salons and designers to show the full range of their collection. Look around to get an idea of the different styles and touch the fabrics, but wait for your appointment at the bridal store, where you can try on dresses in a calm and relaxed atmosphere and where you are the focus of attention.
- It is helpful to write a little list of your must-see favorite vendors before you go to make sure you don't forget to visit them
- Try to have a conversation with the business owners themselves whenever possible, instead of just taking the brochures handed by their hostesses. This is a great way to find out if you and the vendor are on the same page, and it's always nice to chat with friendly people, isn't it?
- Avoid the peak times. I went on a Saturday morning because i know that most people are still busy with their grocery shopping at this particular time and the crowds would show up later that day or on sunday.
Fashion shows attract many visitors and you can make use of that time to visit booths that otherwise are hopelessly crowded ( unless you want to see the show)
- Don't waste your time or get caught up in small talk with pushy vendors if you are not interested in their business. Say a friendly but decisive "No thanks" and move along. Or just say you're already married and enjoy their funny facial expressions.
- Same with brochures, skip the ones you do not need, even if they look pretty. Carrying dozens of heavy bags full of useless magazines is exhausting and will ruin the fun
- Some contests require your email adress. Sign up with a side account or even create a "wedding spam" email adress before you go to the Expo, otherwise your regular email adress will be flooded with newsletters. Do not give out your phone number.
- Carry a small camera with you and take inspiration pictures of nicely decorated tablescapes, floral arrangements, pretty dresses or booths of vendors you like. And bring your own pen to take notes on brochures or business cards about vendors and ideas; all those new impressions can be overwhelming and it's impossible to remember everything and everyone.
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