2010-12-19

statue, uhlan

Uhlan

Uhlans were Polish light cavalry armed with lances, sabres and pistols. The title was later used by lancer regiments in the Russian, Prussian, and Austrian armies.

2010-12-10

autobahn, flood

Urban autobahn

The main traffic artery in Saarbrücken, as seen in 2010-01-16 — this time with more water and fewer cars.

2010-12-09

saar

Current

This would normally be a placid river, but water from snow-melt is turning it into a turbulent torrent.

2010-12-07

christmas market,

Christmas pyramid

Selling mulled wine (Glühwein) and very popular.

2010-12-06

sign



Warning, free range chickens ...

... Dogs must be kept on a leash

2010-12-01

art,  periscope

Solar-powered city periscope

Every town should have one. Ours was put up by local art students, if I recall correctly from the report in the local newspaper.