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Stephi's Fotos Hey, my name is Stephi. I am an amateur photographer from Munich, Bavaria. These are my photos. My side-blog is http://ramonasphotos.tumblr.com
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The tale of two cities according to Heiko and Stephi - Part 518

Whenever I walk through any city, I enjoy looking through the windows of little shops and seeing what different things they sell. For me, window shopping and shopping in general in smaller shops is way more interesting and relaxing than in those huge malls. Because smaller shops often have special things

In the shopping streets of Munich, there aren't many of those smaller shops anymore; only the big ones remain because the rent is too expensive. But in the side streets, there are still cute, tiny shops, though they are getting rare. This is not only because of online shopping but also because the rent in Munich is insane. And I think it's similar in Cologne.

I like to support smaller shops, but I have to admit I also buy in big shops and do online shopping, depending on my time and needs.

The first picture shows a shop in Cologne where you can buy clothes and decorative items. The second photo shows a shop in Munich where you can get toys and art supplies.

What is your shopping preference? Do you like to buy in little shops or big ones where you can get everything? Or do you prefer online shopping?

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The Tale of Two Cities according to Stephi and Heiko - Part 517

Ladies and Gentleman, it is no longer a dream of spring but it’s actually upon us, at least in Munich and Cologne. While this winter wasn’t a memorable one, at least in Cologne, with almost no snow and not that low temperatures, spring is always welcomed. Munich is always a little different with colder temperatures and more snow due to being close to the mountains.

But now it’s not only officially spring but nature also gives us a vibe of spring. Temperatures have been almost up to 20°C and I was able to have a beer in a Biergarten last weekend. More and more people are outside in t-shirts and people are starting to smile again. And the spring flowers are blooming as you can see in the pictures, the first from Munich, the second one from Cologne.

And now I have to stop writing to enjoy spring myself and give you a chance to do the same.

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Stephi! How wonderful to see you! Thank you for participating in Selfie Sunday, and thank you for being a member of PWS.

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The Tale of Two Cities according to Heiko and Stephi - Part 516

Today's topic is about shisha smoking and shisha bars, which are common in our hometowns. I pondered what to write about it, since I have never smoked shisha nor have I visited such a bar. I can only say that my young colleagues enjoy visiting these bars to smoke shisha. Smoking shisha is popular among young people, at least among those I know.

Sadly, that is all I can write about it. Can you tell me more about shisha?

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For one day we're turning

INTO

Sunday, March 16, 2025

IS BACK!

There are a lot of new people on Tumblr who have never experienced a PWS Selfie Sunday, so we thought it was time to let them get in on the fun.

We want to see you! Any selfie you like, as long as you follow our rules of submission. Go to photosworthseeing.tumblr.com and click "Submit a photo". It's that easy.

You may submit as many selfies as you like between now and Friday March 14, 2025. We'll put them in the queue.

Any questions?

Cheers

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The Tale of Two Cities according to Stephi and Heiko - Part 515

The end of winter is near or already here/there. In Cologne it’s actually almost 20°C this weekend with sunshine and people in t-shirts having ice cream. But this week’s Tale will take you back to winter as we have one more pair of winter pictures. And these items may still be needed as spring may only be temporary at this point.

Actually, I am showing you coverings that prevents damage on certain objects due to cold frost and weather. The first picture form Munich shows a covering of a fountain. That way the structure beneath won’t be damaged by the cold. The cover also prevents people from throwing in trash, which is unfortunately a common thing.

The second picture for Cologne shows two colored motorbikes. These covers are not only used for the cold but also when it rains. Hence you will see these covers most probably all around the year. Still, it's more likely to rain and be frosty in the winter and this way you can start right away after taking off the cover.

Do you have any objects you need to get ready for winter or at the moment in the northern hemisphere ready for spring?

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The Tale Of Two Cities, according to Heiko and Stephi - Part 514

Both of our hometowns have a fifth season. In Munich, it's Oktoberfest, and in Cologne, it's Carnival, or "Karneval" as it is written in Germany. And now Cologne is celebrating its fifth season.

The Karneval in Cologne is the most famous and popular in Germany. Many German Carnival fans travel to Cologne at this time. All over Cologne are small and big parties and events. The first three photos were taken by Heiko, and show how Cologne celebrates Carnival. I think it looks like fun, even though I'm a classic Munich native, who doesn't care much about Carnival at all. Our hometowns are very different here. In Munich, "Fasching" (that's what Carnival is called in Munich) isn't a big thing. There are some parties and events, but they aren't as popular. This year, the biggest events were canceled because two weeks ago, there was an attack at a strike wvent, during which a two-year-old child and its mother died, and 37 other people were injured.

So I took a photo of a "Faschingskrapfen" (a Bavarian donut), a specialty you can get during Carnival time, and they are very delicious.

Do you celebrate Carnival where you live? And do you like Carnival?

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The Taste of Two Cities according to Stephi and Heiko - Part 513

Today has been the general election in Germany due to the collapse of the former government. Over the last two weeks there have been a lot of debates on TV between the politicians of the most popular parties and it has been boring and als very revealing at the same time.

There is a clear right wing movement in Germany as in many other European countries but in these debates and discussions their leadership has shown very little knowledge in factual topics and have been very thin-skinned when they didn’t get through with their arguments or have been shown that they are wrong. Yet, they remain way too popular.

There are many topics that need to be faced but it is only abut immigration and economy while both points have been look at very narrowly without looking at the bigger picture. It has been very frustrating to look at politics as a level headed person.

Still, it is most important to go to the election and cats a vote.

By the time you are reading this, the first figures are out and it might be clear how difficult it will be to find a new government, or not. Still, Germany is possibly at a turning point, as is the whole world when looking at the broader politics.

Stephi this year has chosen to vote per postal voting, something I have done for the last couple elections. Stephi says that it didn’t feel as real to her as going to a polling station. In contrast to Stephi I will have been gone to a polling station and take my daughter with me. That might be fun.

The first picture shows Stephi’s postal voting documents, while I a not sure if I will remember to take a picture at the polling station. Otherwise you will see my voting notification

Since I am writing these lines Saturday even, I am not even sure what it’s going to be. I am only sure about which party I will vote for, which also stands in contrast to Stephi as she stated last week.

Now I could start a political discussion here, but that might be the end of the Tales as you know them.

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The tale of two cities according to Heiko and Stephi - Part 512

It's only one week to the election in Germany, and everywhere you can see election posters of the different parties. In Germany, you can choose between several parties with different political beliefs. I don't think it has ever been as hard for me to choose whom to vote for. Many people feel the same. None of the parties can really convince me at the moment, while the right-wing parties are gaining more and more supporters. That's so frustrating. A few days ago, one of my young colleagues told me he wouldn't vote because of that. After a short discussion, I could convince him how important it is to vote, in general, and especially in this election if you don't want Germany to get a right-wing government. To every German: please go vote. Every vote counts.

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The Tale of Two Cities according to Stephi and Heiko - Part 511

Stephi started our political weeks last week. As she said, there is going to be an election in two weeks in uncertain times that might lead to more uncertainties in Germany as well. Over the course of the last two weeks there have been a lot of public against right wings, fascism and nazi tendencies in general.

One reason was the the most popular party in Germany wanted bring in new laws against immigration, protect our borders and let no more immigrants into the country. Those laws are at least in parts shady but the worst part was, that they were willing to get help from a fascist party that is considered to be out of the democratic range as they want to get out of the EU, get back to a national currency, abolish gender politics and stuff like that.

The fact that the next German chancellor is most probably part of this party led to a lot of protests in all cities, e.g. more than 100.000 people in Berlin, 70.000 people in Hamburg, etc. The week before last and last week also had two big public protests in Cologne, 40.000 people in the first and about 16.000 people last week even though they only expected 3000 people. The second picture has been taken there and has a local context as the poster shows a former local soccer/ football player that we would rather see than the possible nest chancellor.

The first picture from Munich shows a newspaper that reports about a hug protest that is about to take place/has taken place in Munich on Saturday. Authorities expected more than 70.000 people for this protest. In the end more than 250.000 (!) people showed up and took a stand.

It is most important to stand up against racism, fascism and all kind of -isms that devalue human life and humanity in general. It feels like we are at a pivotal moment (once again) in Germany.

Have you ever been to a protest? And what were your experiences?

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