Howdy, neighbour!

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The palace of Liechtenstein touches the property where I am staying so I thought the best thing to do on the first day of my holiday would be to visit the neighbour for a cup of coffee. A minute walk away, I found blossoming mature trees (one is making me sneeze), roses in bloom with poppies and other flowers. Ducks were swimming in a pond filled with goldfish, happily encouraging little ones to feed them; meanwhile parents were hanging on so there would be no unexpected plunges into the water.

The coffee shop was closed un 12, so I took a stroll through the neighborhood, and returned at noon for a glass of wine with a side dish of artichokes. What pleasure to sit at this cafe and listen to the birdsong from the gardens and mature trees. I am typing this blog from a deck where I can admire those treetops and hear the birdsongs.

Finally I feel as if I am on a holiday.

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Photos

Liechtenstein palace
The backyard I think. I love the long grass,good for the environment and all these singing birds.

In front of the duck pond
Yup, as a tourist you can other tourists to take your picture.

Trees
You can’t see clearly the statue in the pond

Roses
They smell as nice as they look

Waterfall
Is to the right

Sign
A good neighbour

Oranges
Seems early to see them in this palace courtyard

Poppies
Not sure what this other building is for, doors were locked this morning.

Lion on roof of cafe
Perfect

Statues
Delightful, I wonder what each one signifies.

More statues
Everything is so pretty here

Return to cafe
What to order?

Artichokes
We’re recommended to go with the summer wine.

Cheers
To a lovely life.

Quiet artist
Sketching in the morning light

Neighbour’s front door
Open to visitors

Don’t fall in
Dad clings to son who would love to touch the ducks. In background, a crow checks what is in the grass.