Outdoor laundry. Walking along Ascona‘s lungolago, I come across this testimonial photography. In a time not too long ago, women were washing clothes in lakes and rivers even here in Switzerland. It brings back memories of many other places in the world, where I have seen women (and even men) doing their “outdoor laundry”. TheContinue reading “Once upon a time…”
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A more intimate sunlight
“Here the sun shines more intimately…” “Hier scheint die Sonne inniger…” …wrote the most famous German author Hermann Hesse about the Ticino where he lived for more than 40 years. I just found this quote and I think it suits very well the pictures I started putting together. Pictures from the past weeks, taken duringContinue reading “A more intimate sunlight”
Postcard from Ascona
Buongiorno da Ascona! Ascona is a sunny, calm and colorful place in the Southern Part of Switzerland, in Ticino. It spreads a peaceful atmosphere with an artistic flavour along the lungolago – circus artists, painters, actors and musicians brighten up the scene during the evening hours. While meandering through the narrow alleys you can visitContinue reading “Postcard from Ascona”
Moonlight over Ascona
Simply sharing this most beautiful moonlight over Ascona bay from last night
A little bit of Myanmar in Locarno
Spending days in the beautiful Ticino allows me to discover Switzerland’s South during summertime. It’s wonderful. There are plenty of things to do and see and a bit of dolcefarniente to live. In a very spontaneous moment, I look at the program of the international film festival in Locarno and discover a perfect movie forContinue reading “A little bit of Myanmar in Locarno”
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