What is what? While guanacos are the wild and somewhat smaller relatives of the llamas, the vicugnas are the little brothers and sisters of the alpacas. And finally, all are biologically related to the camels. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alpaca However, the alpacas (which, unlike llamas, do not spit) that I am about to…
When the northern lights start dancing in the sky, it is always a festival, a firework of colors. Like heavenly messengers, they draw circles or strips of light, appear here and there, form waving curtains or let the night sky glow for a long time. They are mainly available in…
There is no modern technology in bell prodction, and almost everything is still traditional handicraft. Generally, bells have been manufactured for about 5000 years. The method in use until today dates back to the 16th century. Most of you will know the poem “song of a bell” from the famous…
They appear as fragile as ice flakes and you can reflect yourself in them – objects made of glass. Blowing balls is a top priority, especially during the Christmas season. Small glass blowers offer – even now – individual appointments to learn more about this handicraft and to mouth-blow your…
What is a lady without a hat or at least “What would a real skipper be without a matching hat?” This is – so true – the first statement on his website. In the traditional shop of “Cap-maker Eisenberg” you can still buy handmade caps from his successor Lars Küntzel.…
This credo of the young fashion designer Aivin Bleich sounds somehow philosophical and it leaves room for various interpretations. Living in the 21st century, don’t we have to ensure durability and doesn’t an increasing globalization require increased individuality and the creation of free spaces in return? Opening up an own…
It was only three weeks ago and certainly a lucky coincidence that I got to know AIVIN BLEICH and her fashion label “BLUSHstories”. This time and in a second story part, we’ll give her the opportunity to present herself while talking from the „sewing-box“/ about details from an insiders point…
Probably the word “tango” comes from the Japanese and the dance was invented by Japanese immigrants to Cuba. Anyway, it is certain is that the Argentine tango has taken over elements of Habanera, Milonga and Tango andaluz. https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tango_Argentino What has happened in Buenos Aires at the beginning of the last century has never…
Second wave, third wave, permanent wave. Writing something about Halloween in 2020 is either cynical or very suitable, as the whole year was a horror year due to Covid-19. And this will go on – spooky enough ??? … not even close. A test of various masks was published on…
This year it looks pretty good for mushroom lovers, especially since enough rain has fallen in the last few days. Mushrooms love moisture; a little more warmth, however, would be optimal, i.e. temperatures around 12-14 degrees centigrade.Once I had such perfect conditions on a trip to the Piedmont/ Italy, where…