The fountains of Sanscouci park in Potsdam rise high as if the Prussian kings never had any care.
Das Neue Palais = the New Palace
The Gardens
View from the Pleasure Palace
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Sansouci
Sans Souci = don't worry
The fountains of Sanscouci park in Potsdam rise high as if the Prussian kings never had any care.
Das Neue Palais = the New Palace
The Gardens
View from the Pleasure Palace
The fountains of Sanscouci park in Potsdam rise high as if the Prussian kings never had any care.
Das Neue Palais = the New Palace
The Gardens View from the Pleasure Palace
Monday, January 26, 2009
Summer Fun
I know it's only January and there is snow on the ground in my present neck of the woods. Another snow storm is in the forecast for this week. Never mind.
In the former German Democratic Republic, small children were allowed in the town's fountains for splash and games. I saw it in Greifswald (photo) and also in Rostock.
In the former German Democratic Republic, small children were allowed in the town's fountains for splash and games. I saw it in Greifswald (photo) and also in Rostock.
Sunday, January 25, 2009
Talk of the Town
When this fountain was unveiled, staid burghers went into shock. 
Located in front of a large parking garage downtown, lots of visitors get to stop, gawk, and discuss.
The Baby 
The Bathers
The Beauty and the Leering Dogs, Pigs, and Monkeys.
Located in front of a large parking garage downtown, lots of visitors get to stop, gawk, and discuss. 
The Baby 
The Bathers
The Beauty and the Leering Dogs, Pigs, and Monkeys.
Saturday, January 24, 2009
Fountains Old and New
At the very left, have a peek at Karle's fountain.
Dedicated to Karle Fasnacht, the quintessential 'Konschtanzer', this fountain has a drinking cup for dogs at its bottom (backside)
The former fishmarket with its monumental modern fountain has evolved into an outdoor restaurant that is very popular with our Swiss neighbors on their shopping trips to Euroland.
This type of traditional fountain used to grace squares and plazas all throughout medieval cities.
Dedicated to Karle Fasnacht, the quintessential 'Konschtanzer', this fountain has a drinking cup for dogs at its bottom (backside)
The former fishmarket with its monumental modern fountain has evolved into an outdoor restaurant that is very popular with our Swiss neighbors on their shopping trips to Euroland.
This type of traditional fountain used to grace squares and plazas all throughout medieval cities.
Friday, January 23, 2009
Fountain of History
As it behooves a town t/dripping history, fountains old are preserved and new ones built. 
The town is represented by the lady. The bunny is one of the children's favorite figures. 'Lake bunny' (seriously) is what the people here call themselves. It's also the name of the local train, the TV and the radio stations. 
The three birds of a feather symbolize the three popes the Konstanz Council replaced with a new one. It took state and church four years to reorganize from 1414 -1418, execute reformer Johan Hus despite the emperor's promise to protect his life, produce lots of illegitemate children, and keep the entire region hopping, the absolute highlight in this small town's entire life.
The horse is a great hit. All the visiting children want to ride on it
The other statues are all memories of the town's illustrous past, kings, emperors, whoever made the who's who list in the last one thousand years.
Did I mention that Konstanz has been in existence with her present name for 2 000 years? The Romans founded it as a castellum to protect the ford, but people have lived here since neolithic times.
The town is represented by the lady. The bunny is one of the children's favorite figures. 'Lake bunny' (seriously) is what the people here call themselves. It's also the name of the local train, the TV and the radio stations. 
The three birds of a feather symbolize the three popes the Konstanz Council replaced with a new one. It took state and church four years to reorganize from 1414 -1418, execute reformer Johan Hus despite the emperor's promise to protect his life, produce lots of illegitemate children, and keep the entire region hopping, the absolute highlight in this small town's entire life.
The horse is a great hit. All the visiting children want to ride on it
The other statues are all memories of the town's illustrous past, kings, emperors, whoever made the who's who list in the last one thousand years.
Did I mention that Konstanz has been in existence with her present name for 2 000 years? The Romans founded it as a castellum to protect the ford, but people have lived here since neolithic times.Thursday, January 22, 2009
Frigid Temps
Frigid temperatures in NJ and in FL remind me of carnival in Southern Germany where the temperatures were always freezing. The fountain's figurines are dresssed warmly. The "Nightgown Jokel" (Hemdglonker) makes fun of the cold (or you). The Raggedy Boys (Blaetzlebuebe) are covered in felt.
Some photos of people dressed as nightgown jokels:
Some photos of people dressed as nightgown jokels:As soon as I find photos of the Raggedy Boys, I will post them. Their website - unbelievable - has no photos of their costume!
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Winter in Florida
Wheather forecast for 27 degrees F. Cover up those tender tropicals. I wonder whether several more would have needed protection.
Tthe neighbors are out there as well with the blankets.
Tthe neighbors are out there as well with the blankets.
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