Hi everyone and Happy New Year!
Be happy, be healthy and never stop dreaming :)
I am glad to publish my first post for the #wednesdaywalk challenge hosted by 
Well, today I have a question for... myself. Is it winter or am I getting seasons wrong? According to the calendar, it is the beginning of January and here in South-East Europe, it feels like May. Do not get me wrong, I am not complaining :)
For those unfamiliar with the climate here, I can mention that typical temperatures for early January are between -15 (minus) and 5 degrees Celsius with a lot of snow, and we are currently enjoying spring weather with temperatures between 10 and 18 degrees combined with pleasant sunny weather.
My morning walk I did in the park, called "Nikola Vaptsarov" next to my hometown.
Just imagine: It is Winter, nature is full of Autumn colors, and the temperatures are typical for the Spring.
It feels like having 3 seasons in one day :)
Yellow, orange, green, blue, white (clouds, not snow 😁)
... and more green and orange.
As I walked I saw several large puddles that were quite clear.
I wanted to make a few mirror shots combined with nature around.
Then found out that it would be more interesting if I get only the mirror image of the trees and the sun looking behind the branches.
I approached the "tower" slowly. You might say, it is a nice tower.
Yes, it used to be a very interesting place to visit.
It is now closed due to the need for restoration.
For me, this tower has a very emotional value.
When I was a small child in this place there was a big restaurant, which my parents loved to visit.
Now everything left is a tower in ruins and leftovers from the restaurant buildings.
I close my eyes and can still see the tables, chairs, waiters, can hear the din of the people.
In reality, is just ruins left.
One of these moments when I wish I could turn back time... 🙏
A few minutes further down the road between the trees emerges the oldest observatory in the Balkans, known as Giordano Bruno National Astronomical Observatory and Planetarium.
I managed to get a few shots through the fence.
Unfortunately, the coronavirus has also affected scientific activity.
In the oval building on the right, there is a huge telescope with which any visitor can observe the starry night sky.
At the earliest opportunity, I will do a special post on this landmark of my hometown.
On the way back I met two kids playing on the old swings. We call them "the Rockets".
I suppose they are more than 40 years old, as I remember them as a kid.
Metallic, heavy, and dangerous, but still liked by both kids and their parents.
It is another beautiful and warm January day. Will there be snow this winter? I actually wish it would all turn white. Each season has its own charm, and winter has yet to show its own.
Thank you for your time and support!
You are welcome to dive into my future posts.
I will keep on drawing stories with pictures from my trips.
Have a beautiful day, be healthy, and may the force be with you!
Yours,
George
 | Hi everyone. My name is George and I come from a small town in South-East Europe. Nice to meet you. For the past 8 years, I have been traveling and working as a concierge and tour guide onboard cruise ships I feel lucky that my hobby to visit new places and taking pictures became my profession. In my free time, I enjoy reading books, playing snooker, swimming, and cooking healthy food. If you like the content I create, do not hesitate to upvote, leave a comment or feedback. And last but not least - Thank you for reading till the end. |