water pump

There are a number of water pumps in Leipzig. Some are almost rusted away through disuse and neglect, but they remain part of the street scenery because of their "conservation" value. Many have been restored and like this one still work. You can see the handle is kept shiny by kids who love to try them out.

Serenity

The petals in her lap are always fresh.

porsche

The factory makes a very interesting visit, but you have to book way in advance.

darwin

Is this our future? Sorry about the quality it was taken on an (old) mobile in Wurzen near Leipzig

skating rink

For the next couple of weeks we have a skating rink for anyone who hasn't had enough of winter. Its in Augustusplatz.
In the background is the new universityn building which is coming on well. It's rather controversal because there once was a church where it stands and some want a new church and others don't. At present it's planned to be used as an assembly hall for the uni. Of course it may also be used for religious purposes.
The old church was wilfully destroyed on 30th May 1968, on the orders of W.Ulbricht the leader of the DDR at thta time.

hedge

so who cares about conformity!

Diamonds

or glass?