The word “Schlager” translates as “pop” according to Google. But that isn’t quite an accurate definition. Wikipedia describes it thusly: “Schlager (German Schlager, loosely translated as a “hit”) is a style of popular music that is prevalent in Central and Northern Europe, in particular Germany, Austria, Croatia, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Belgium and Scandinavia, but also [...]
Stockholm by night
I’m catching up posting entries to my website because I’ve been really slack about it over the last few weeks. I’ve got some time as day turns into night in Birmingham, England. I thought it would be appropriate to post some shots I took of Stockholm, Sweden at dusk and at night.
Boat trip to Nacka Strand
On my last full day in Stockholm, Gustav took me on a boat trip from Gamla Stan (The Old Town) to Nacka Strand (where he lives and works). Prior to that I’d been catching the bus – 443 or 71 or even 404 – back to his place where I was staying during my time [...]
T-Shirts seen in London/Birmingham
I love a funny T-Shirt. A genuinely funny, clever or outrageous T-Shirt. In the 80s I wore a T-Shirt that had gunshots over it, a McDonald’s logo and the words Ï ate at McDonald’s and lived!” This was shortly after someone went into Maccas in the USA and shot 21 people. McDonald’s in Sydney threw [...]
Virgin Trains: my seat is missing!
There is no Coach B I’m on a train from London to Birmingham. A Virgin Train. I have a ticket and a reservation for a seat. I’ve paid and everything. I’m supposed to be in Coach B. So are a few other people. The coaches are numbered in reverse alphabetical order from the beginning of [...]
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