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A close call with a burning Christmas tree

My homegrown "Mellowstone National Park" was good, but Parakeets generally don't live in East-Germany do they? I was on the phone on the balcony and said: "a Parrot just flew by..." I couldn't believe it: finally a new friend visiting during lock-down! But still, I felt sad for this little bird, he needed more colorful friends, and the nearby ones are all locked up. Birds don't belong in captiv...

Title is self-explanatory

Ancient Chinese game Jianzi, in Dongcheng Qu, Jiaodaokou Dongdajie (the eastern gate to old Beijing)

Close encounter with Cattail seeds

Vipera berus (common European viper) I was a bit surprised, as vipers I have seen in the past have never been so dark. This one was black, with a red tinge. At higher altitudes in the alps, the usually well-marked diamond patterned scales of some common European vipers are black. Here we are at approx 700-800m above sea level. A stunning display: it was clearly MOST displeased with my interrupt...

I always try to bring my mask and snorkel wherever I go, it often pays off. What is missing is the proper gear with lights and technique to make the quality videos that make us dream

On a visa run I preferred going for a hike up Shrapnel Hill rather than being in the city. It was hot and the chaps in front seemed to have a problem. For me it was a big WTF moment, as I had not seen or heard anything until the chopper almost landed on my head.

The gigantic cephalopod allowed me to get away with life and limb.