25 July 2010

Sommernachtstraum



What a magnificent show! It was raining cats and dogs in Olympiapark. Thousands of people sat huddled under plastic sheets and umbrellas gazing up at the sky in awe. 14 000 Fireworks danced majestically to the music of Queen and Pavarotti.

19 July 2010

Grill




These grill sets can be seen in parks and open spaces all over Europe. It is a terrible excuse for a braai, but a wonderful idea if you live in a 45m² apartment and long for the smell of a braaivleis fire. Off course steak is out of the question…but flame grilled cheese sausages tastes delicious.

15 July 2010

Day 196: heat wave

A sticky heat has ascended on Munich. Throughout the day and night the city remains in a constant state of warmth without even a hint of wind. Even if you keep to the shade, wear sunscreen and drink plenty of water you still end up sweaty and dehydrated.

Front page newspaper articles include tips such as “10 Ways to Keep Cool!” and “Open Swimming Pools in Munich”. Almost everyone walking on the street is eating ice cream and wearing as little clothes as possible.

Ice is the only lifeline, but by the time you reach the front of the queue for a Frappe you are already exhausted and wet.