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Article contains my photo galleries / Článok obsahuje galériu mojich fotografií
Sri Lanka: Lake, city and hills of Kandy
Upon arrival in Kandy, I have been both thrilled and overwhelmed by the vibrant city streets. From the cars, tuk-tuks, buses, trucks to the occasional cyclists, the city's lively traffic took me by surprise. More so, as the few days prior I spent in the relatively calm jungle area.
Victoria: Hlavné mesto Seychel
Victoria je centrom všetkých hlavných administratívnych aktivít na Mahé, no celý hlavný ostrov je rozdelený do 24 obvodov. Každý obvod má vlastnú školu, kostol a zdravotné stredisko. Mnohé názvy obvodov sú po francúzsky, potvrdzujúc skorý francúzsky vplyv, ale hlavné mesto je pomenované po britskej kráľovnej Victórii.
Victoria: Seychelles’ Capital
Victoria is the hub of all major administrative activities on Mahé, which is divided into 24 districts. Each district has its own school, church and a health center. Many of its district names reflect early French influence, but the capital is named after the British Queen Victoria.
Seychelles: Netopiere nad morom / Bats above the sea
Na Slovensku nad vodnými plochami lietajú čajky, na Seycheloch netopiere.
Seychelles: La Misere
La Misere in Seychelles is renowned for its spectacular viewpoints, offering views of Mahé, the largest island of Seychelles.
Hello, giant tortoise
Meet the Seychellois Giant Tortoise (Aldabrachelys gigantea), one of the largest tortoise species on Earth.
Welcome to paradise or weather Seychellois
Weather in Seychelles: Be prepared not only for blue skies, calm seas and pristine beaches. Weather can change rapidly.
Vitajte v raji alebo pár slov o Seychellskom počasí
Počasie na Seychelách: Nečakajte len leháro na pláži zaliatej slnkom. Rýchle prechody z jasného počasia na búrlivé nie sú nezvyčajné.
Seychelles 9 years later / Po 9 rokoch znovu na Seycheloch
Back at Seychelles after 9 years. Almost all still equally amazing - the beach (soft sand), the sea (turquoise and warm), ocean waves (loud but calming), mountains (all shades of green), weather (30°C, partially cloudy with occassional showers), food (especially oranges and pineapples).
Poculi ste o Kwai?
Priznam sa, ze po “miestach”, kde boli preliate potoky krvi a umieralo tam mnozstvo ludi, sa mi tazko cestuje. Neviem sa ubranit pocitu, ze tu niekde treba najst hranicu medzi morbidnou a vzdelavaco-preventivnou turistikou, aj ked v podstate nic zle nevidno a dane miesto je krasne. Kanchanburi s riekou Kwai, cca 2 hodiny cesty od Bangkoku, mozno niekomu nic nepovie. Filmovi fanatici a knihomoli si vsak snad spomenu na knihu a rovnomenny film o udalostiach z druhej svetovej vojny v Azii – Most cez rieku Kwai. Pribehy v knihe a vo filme sa trosku odlisuju (navzajom od seba, ale aj od reality), ale oba v podstate popisuju tazku situaciu vojnovych…
Bangkok alebo Krung Thep Maha Nakhon
Bangkok je najvacsim mestom Thajskeho kralovstva a casto vstupnou branou pre turistov mieriacich do krajiny a dalej na piesocne plaze za oddychom. Tych “par” tisicov turistov, ktori mestom za den prejdu, by sa medzi viac ako 8 milionmi Thajcov celkom stratili, nebyt toho, ze sa vsetci vyberu obzriet tie iste pamiatky v rovnaky den a cas ako vy. Na tych miestach je fakt natresk a je na sikovnosti vas alebo vasho spolocnika, ci sprievodcu, aku trasu a taktiku zvolite. Z pamiatok naozaj odporucam nevynechat navstevu tychto – kralovsky palac (Royal palace), chramy Wat Arun a Wat Pho. Ak mate cas, vyberte si okrem toho, co vas zaujima. Mne sa pacil…
Fig tree bay, Protaras, Cyprus
2022
Na sneh ostala uz len spomienka. Pri Silvestrovskych 11°C fyzika nepusti. 😉 V kazdom pripade mali posledne dni roka svoje caro. A pre ten dalsi rok vam prajem, nech vas kazdy den v roku 2022 obklopuje laska, harmonia, hojnost, mudrost a zazraky. 🎆 White snow is now, the last day of the 2021 only a memory. With 11°C outside temperature there no other way. 😉 Last days of the year had their charm. And for the next year, I wish you are surrounded with love, harmony, abundance, wisdom and miracles. 🎆
White Christmas – A Vianoce boli biele
This year, surprisingly, Christmas was white. 😊 My grandma was telling that already weeks in advance and I did not believe her. I don’t even remeber that much snowfall during the holiday season. In the past, even if it fell overnight, it melted quickly in the morning. This year it was different thanks to freezing temperatures. Tento rok boli Vianoce biele. Moja stara mama to predpovedala s tyzdnovym predstihom, no neverila som jej. Teraz sa jej ospravedlnujem. 😊 Ani si nepamatam, kedy boli naposledky sviatky biele. V minulosti, aj ked napadol v noci sneh, rano sa roztopil. No tentokrat to bolo inak. Snezilo viac dni a topit sa zacal az…
Christmas spirit of 2021
Waiting for a snow cover in the deserted but beautifully decorated streets.
Photo: Sunset at Slnava lake
Foto – V lese
Foto – Bezovec
Photos: Christmas markets in Vienna
Days before Christmas have their own charm. The atmosphere and the vibe at the Christmas market adds to it. This year again I ventured to Vienna and enjoyed a walk along the market at Rathausplatz, Maria Theresia Platz and Karlsplatz. And got a pair of "boots" cups. :-)
Slovakia: Skiing views from Solisko
Strbske pleso in High Tatras is my favourite destination all year round. Ski slopes above the lake in Solisko offers great views into the valley. As I am not a good skier, I prefer to get uphill and the sit in the sun enjoying the views. This area is very popular and tends to get overcrowded on the slopes. Next time, I will switch skis (downhill to cross country). And finish with a shot of Bombardino in the ski bar.
Slovakia: Tatranska Lomnica
High Tatras are a popular destination also for me. I love the areas around Strbske pleso, but Tatranska Lomnica with Lomnicky stit, ski slopes for beginner skiers, view points and chalets has its charm.
