Geisterklamm

A few days ago (May 24th) there was European Day of Parks that was first launched in 1999. The idea is to celebrate protected areas across Europe and raise awareness of their beauty and environmental value.

I also happened to have a day off, so we went to Mittenwald, a small town right a the Tirol-Bavarian border, for a hike in Geisterklamm (Spirit Gorge). Needless to say, this 3 km long trail with a 800 m long walkway that hangs 50 meters above the river is simply breath-taking, that's why it's mostly about the pictures.

Feliz Navidad!

I believe you were naughty and have already found your presents under the Christmas tree, not waiting for the morning :) 

This year my Christmas elf went for the 'neat and simple' decoration option, adding a little bit of forest touch to every present I've packed, and getting a tiny potted tree (pinus pinea) to be planted outside - forest, park or garden. I've also hand painted a Christmas ball, adding some moss and an LED candle light inside.

Advent Madness

I suppose a more appropriate name for it would be 'Christmas Madness' since it all starts in early November, right after Halloween (and actually some stores are preparing displays for Valentine's day already)... However, there's a bright side to it :) It's time for some floral creativity, more specifically - Advent wreath, or Adventskranz, how they call it in German.