One thing that I don’t share often are images of signs. There are so many different signs here in Europe that you just don’t see in the US, many of them with these pseudo stick figures displaying unacceptable behaviors. It’s amazing how much you can convey with a simple little psuedo-stick figure. Maybe it’s because there are so many cultures and languages all mixed up here, a picture is the most effective way to convey information quickly. Today’s image is one example that I found very amusing, from a German train station. If common sense weren’t enough to keep you from the edge of the platform, and if you don’t read German, here you go. Now you’re safe.
Street Signs
One of my favorite images of this “street” corner in Varenna, on Lake Como. It’s not really a street corner, more like a corner of two pedestrian walkways. One along the harbor and the other a stairway up the hill from the lakefront through the town. Such a pretty corner, with the potted tree growing there with loving care.
Almost all of the street signs here in northern Italy are like this (haven’t been too far south yet, so can’t comment beyond Florence!): Engraved marble, on the corner of a building, facing the street they are naming. Beautiful for a place like this, but nearly impossible to utilize when you are trying to navigate in your car in the middle of a city! It’s best to enjoy these signs as part of the charm and beauty of Italy, and bring a GPS if you come visit. You will be much happier for it!
Which Way?
Which way out of the labryinth? Hard to tell! I liked this photo from Alice’s Curious Labyrinth in Fantasyland. Brandon loves mazes so enjoyed this little walk through adventure. As always, the folks at Disney have some great ideas and make even an attraction you basically just walk through on a path enjoyable.
I’m still uploading my pictures from Disneyland and hope to post the full album of the pics tomorrow. Today I’m also posting the photo of my new blog banner – I liked the lanterns above the Tea Cup ride. I personally didn’t ride the ride myself, too much spinning! But it’s fun to photograph.