#8/365 Relax

Seeing that we're already one month into winter, the unusually sunny days in the mornings, is really welcomed by all.
I feel more enthusiastic about things around me. Even these pigeons, which are a common sight, seems so much more interesting. In this photo, the birds were seen resting at the top of housing block, a popular place for them to hang out.

#7/365 Close up

 
Whenever the weather is spring-like, just like what we experienced the last 2 days, it gives a lot more photo opportunities to capture details that you may otherwise wouldn't have been able to.

In this instance, I saw the beautiful light in the late afternoon from my window. I could see the tip of the tower was shining and was excited to capture the moment. And then, when I enlarge the photo later, I was surprised at how wonderful the details on the tower are.

#6/365 Impression

The first time we visited Kecskemét was when we wanted to survey around the town before actually moving here. We stayed for a few days at a hotel nearby Rákóczi Street. I remember standing here looking at the curved balcony and admiring the details and wood works. Til this day, this remain one of my favourite building in the town.

#5/365 Swim!

The indoor swimming pool has moved to a new facility since last summer; however, this statue of swimmers, which is situated in front of the old facility, remains. I wonder if  they have any plans to relocate the statue.. ?

Anyway, I find it hard to photograph as at certain angle it is hard to tell what it's all about..haha.

#4/365 All that's remained

Ever since we moved here, I have been curious about this "ruin".. Unfortunately, the history of this site still remains a mystery to me. However, I am sure I will be able to share the story with you one day.

----Updated Jan 07,2013----

Wow! That "one day" came earlier than I thought! Turns out the info. is already available in the town's coffee table book. I'll just extract the text from the book itself :-

"The park with ancient ruins at the northern side of the church has been "exhibited" since 1974. During the excavations of 1973-74, the stone fence of the one-time cemetery and the foundations of the cemetery chapel of Saint Michael became visible."

source : ISBN 978-615-5064-02-9

#3/365 "Szeretetebédek”

"Szeretetebédek”, literally means "Love Lunch", is an event organised by the town hall with several sponsors. As the name suggests, it is about offering meals to the needy this holiday season.

This particular shot was taken on new year's morning. I believe they haven't started serving meals yet.

#2/365 Party Aftermath

Although these little dots will be cleared soon, I do like the colours they add to the grey morning.

#1/365 First post of in 2013!!

We walked towards the main square at 11:30pm as we needed some exercise especially after stuffing ourselves with festive foods but of course more for the fireworks (duh!). The air was crisper than I thought it would be despite all those fire crackers cracking every few minutes. Overall it was a low key new year, yet it feels fun and memorable.

Hopefully this year I'll be more active in this blog and take lots more photos, Cheers!!

First Boulevard

According to the town's coffee table book, the first boulevard was commissioned in 1903 after the existence of Rákócszi Street (Rákócszi Út).

In those days, writer Zigmond Móricz commented : "This is the most beautiful street in the whole country."

This boulevard lost its importance as time goes by; the good news is, it has been renewed and finished work in 2012. People of the town and tourists alike could start to appreciate the beautiful architecture in the new light again.

Ready to be useful again?

Some old tiles found nicely stacked behind the Calvinist Church.
Is it a sign that the tiles will be reuse again? Am not sure,
but every time I passed this way, the colours always catch my attention.