Semana Santa in Rotterdam: Visita Iglesia to the Laurenskerk
Laurenskerk RotterdamThe principal organ is the largest completely mechanical organ in Europe with over 7,600 organ pipes and 85 stops. (Taken from the info leaflet inside the church)Current Photo...
View ArticleTime for Asparagus
"Asparagus inspires gentle thoughts."Charles LambLate in March this year, while doing our power walking, we passed by these covered rows in our village and instantly thought, Asparagus. They're...
View ArticleJapan-Tag Düsseldorf, NRW 2014
A Japanese woman preparing for the Ikebana presentation in this booth Japan Day in North-Rhine WestphaliaEvery year sometime in May, the State of North-Rhine Westphalia with the city of Düsseldorf...
View ArticleA Season of Strawberries
The strawberye is the wonder of all the fruites growing naturally in these partes. (Sir W. Raleigh)And the wild boys innocent as strawberries. (Dylan Thomas)Like strawberry wives, that laid two or...
View ArticlePostings in August
Postings for August*Something's wrong with the line. We're calling one institute and it says only Home for the Aged (that's how it is translated) and we have been trying now for the 6th time. HALLO,...
View ArticleFilm Recommendation: Madame Mallory und der Duft von Curry (One Hundred Foot...
Info Source: Leseprobe & Rezepte zum Film vom PiperThe Hundred Foot Journey by Richard C. Morais reads in German, "Madame Mallory und Der Duft von Curry." When I saw the preview of the film in July...
View ArticleWelcoming Helena Isabella
Children really brighten up a household - they never turn the lights off. (Rumi)Welcome! May you grow up in a world full of wonders and love. Cheers to our new warrior!
View ArticleGolden October
Youth is like Spring, an ever-praised season more remarkable for biting winds than genial breezes. Autumn is the mellower season , and what we lose in flowers, we more than gain in fruits. Samuel...
View ArticleHappy Hallowfeen!
Little Cute Witch telling you Treat or Trick? (Photo: Laurice Ylen Romero)Philippine Delicacies.Kakanin. Rice Cakes in Different VersionsSinukmani, Biko, Kakanin. Mit Latik or coconut flakesBiko. Dark...
View ArticleFilm Evening. Watching PRIDE
Director: Matthew Warchus. Writer: Stephen BeresfordWhen KnP (kabiyak ng puso) told me that we are watching a film that evening mentioning about the era of Thatcher, I just said yes without checking on...
View ArticleCommemoration for the First Year of Haiyan (Yolanda)
Babaylan Germany launched Hope for the Philippines in November 2013God of Life.We thank you for the signs of your light in the midst of our darkness.May we be signs of your compassion in the heart of...
View ArticleCall for Justice for Maguindanao (Ampatuan) Massacre of November 23, 2009
23 November 2014Philippines: Five years on, justice for Maguindanao massacre can’t waitThe Philippine authorities are running out of time to ensure that their response to the Maguindanao massacre does...
View ArticleNovember 25, Reclaim the Night 2014. Wir Fordern die Nacht Zurück!
As in every year, November 25, the International Day for Eliminating Violence Against Women as declared by the United Nations is celebrated globally in various ways by different women's organizations...
View ArticleVisits to Christmas Markets
Weihnachtsmarkt-Domplatz in KölnWeihnachtsmarkt - OsnabrückWeihnachtsmarkt-MünsterAttaching here a short video clip of street musicians playing near the Weihnachtsmarkt in Münster just beside...
View ArticleChristmas Eve Celebration in Germany
Sending of Christmas greetings through social networkings. Merry Christmas from the Little Warrior.Traditional Christmas Eve dinner is taken at the normal dinner time unlike in some countries like the...
View ArticleRosenmontag 2015
Deep in winter, the whole day on this year's Rosenmontag has been dry and sunny. Such an ideal weather to celebrate the highlight of the so-called Five High Carnival Days. Motto of this year's...
View ArticleRemembering Childhood. Easter Sunday and the Salubong Procession (In Filipino)
Mga Yapak na Angel Mga angel kami pagdating ng Kwaresma at buwan ng Mayo para sa Alay. May mahabang puting damit ako na tinahi ng aking ina. Ang disenyo ay kinuha sa isang istampita. Ang aking mga...
View ArticleSpring Again!
A host of golden daffodils The first sign of sunshine and parks are overpopulated.Street leading to the Frauenmuseum in BonnFrauemmuseum in Bonn Too early yet for the full blooming O HEART of Spring!by...
View ArticleCultural Calendar in Germany
UST Singers in GermanySharing one link for the performance of UST, University of Santo Tomas Singers in Germany. Erstmals in St. Blasien: Universitäts – Chor aus ManilaAm Samstag, 18. Juli, 2015 Uhr...
View Article40. Frechener Töpfermarkt (Potters' Market)
Töpfermarkt 2015Potters‘ Market 2015Good timing for this year's Mother’s Day is the yearly Potters‘ Market (Töpfermarkt 2015) on May 9 and 10 in Frechen City.There are about 130 ceramic artists and...
View ArticleAlles neu macht der Mai
May means revisiting cherished friends' nest and their rhododendron blooming for brunch and asparagus dinnerLunch with former neighbors who made us feel so cherished preparing our favorite German...
View ArticleJune is for Championship League
June is for MessiThe week of hot summery days in Germany, in June. When I asked my dear Rajah Puti (the white Rajah) if we are watching Euro Cup that hot Saturday, 6th of June, he almost exploded and...
View ArticleCity Tour - Münster
Human Chain at the Prinzipalmarkt to St. Lambertikirche protesting about the tightening of Asylum laws Entrechtung stoppenAsylgesetz kippenStop the Tightening of Asylum Laws The historical Marktcafé...
View ArticleBack to Blogging on Easter Monday
Let go of your worriesand be completely clear-heartedlike the face of a mirrorthat contains no images.Rumi
View ArticleNew Moon in the New Year
Not only a new moon but a reload of winter.Du Schneeblume - you, snow flower.Image is taken from a book a friend Gisela from Berlin was showing to me.Have to ask her again for the complete title of...
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