Doubts

“Isn't it the moment of most profound doubt

 That gives birth to new certainties? 

Perhaps hopelessness is the very soil 

That nourishes human hope; 

Perhaps one could never find sense in life 

Without first experiencing its absurdity...”

Vaclaw Havel

Decisions

'If you limit your choices only to what seems possible or reasonable,

you disconnect yourself from what you truly want,

and all that is left is a compromise.'

Once...

'... you've tasted it, that's all you want to drink.'

Paris

Last night I have returned from a four-day trip to Paris where I met a couple of friends who've been living there since a couple of years. As I've been to Paris various times in the past I didn't need to do any major sightseeing and was able to enjoy spending time with the guys I haven't seen in a while as well as indulge in the culinary delights of the city.

The amazing architecture as well as the French art of creating a chic yet still legere atmosphere is a perfect setting for lingering in the cosy cafes during the day and in the excellent restaurants at night (although I mostly had the pleasure of being served very delicious homemade food!)

Not having been to the Centre Pompidou I set aside one day for an extensive visit - something I'll most probably do again next time, but also strongly recommend to anyone who's into modern art and has a few hours to spare.

Below a few impressions of the trip.

 

Modern Art Explained

Mind The Gap

The snow has almost entirely disappeared as the last couple of days have been quite warm with temperatures well above zero and all we're left with is all that dirt on the streets.

Regardless I'm posting a picture I have taken during my last trip to G. which was - due to the severe winter conditions - full of public transport travel.

 

Once more waiting for another train to get on to ...
Memonji

Oslo in 18 Hours

Just returned from a super short trip to Oslo where Gilly Mellowbridge and I attended the farewell concert of a-ha. As we had only a few hours between arrival and the beginning of the show we used them to take a quick stroll through the city, to the harbour as well as to grab a bite.

Here a few pictures I managed to click:

View of the city from our hotel room