But seriously … how could a New Year/Decade start better than with a blanket of snow? Wandered around Berlin this morning with hubby (in a cast by courtesy of Salzburgian slopes L) and man, doesn’t the city look like the perfect story of a New Year’s Day? Still a bit tousled from a rollercoaster ride of a year (Anybody who is not tired of the word “crisis” yet? Anybody?) but a clean slate ahead of you, all chances, excitements, boredoms and surprises that 2010 holds in store still under pristine white.
Got some glimpses of Berliners, too.
Stone-faced guy on his way back from last night’s party, leaning on a lamp post and trying hard to keep his stomach under control on one street.
Woman briskly passing by an outrageously big pile of firework remnants (yes, it’s legal here), commenting with “Maaann, die haben’s aber ernst gemeint.” (Those guys really meant it), re-confirming my impression of Berliners being quite well equipped with wry humor.
Promising start, that is. Let’s see about the rest of 2010.
