Tag: cologne
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Chasing the Christmas spirit~
Europe loves its Christmas Markets, the festive mood, the warm drinks cuddled by cold hands, the delicious smells of roasted almonds and the magical lights that chase away the darkness of winter. From the first advent till the winter solstice, people try to spend as much time as possible out in the markets calling on…
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Lightness Of Spirit~
Everyday the world gives us so many reasons to have a heavy heart. Global warming, poverty, threats of war, cruelty, disease and most recently, vulgar and unworthy leadership. Fighting the state of affairs with a heavy heart can only feed the cause of darkness in its attempt to veil our bright world. No. We will…
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A few hours in Cologne~
Today I drove to cologne and walked around the amazing cathedral that forces you to travel back in time to days when life was slower if not harder and simpler if not less convenient. Inside the cathedral all was calm and filled with a sense of reverence. Outside, the square was buzzing with movement, cameras…
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To a Hopeful New Year Ahead
Wishing you all a hopeful, bright and enriching new year to come~ Thank you for your support and valued kind words in this past eventful year. Looking forward and upward. x Mimo
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Day One Hundred Eighty, July 21, 2011
A symphony of symmetry, esoteric symbolism, mysterious architectural concepts, the largest gothic cathedral in Northern Europe, one of the tallest churches in the world, and most of all, a beauty to behold, this is Cologne Cathedral. An unplanned visit, guided by a charming and enthusiastic lady, this was certainly the highlight of this day. So…