Various and sundry things seen around Old Town Basel:
This is so "Europe" to me:
The Rhine: We will see a bit more later:
A store specializing in pens, inks, and sealing wax and stamps. Sadly, it was closed:
Fountain. There were many fountains in Basel:
I am not sure if the number is a house number or a date:
I really like that last video which looks to be sort of a cross between a fountain and an automaton.
ReplyDeleteEd, the artist is Jean Tinguely (1925-1971). This piece is called Fasnachts-Brunnen, or "Carnival Fountain". There is a museum of his work in Basel.
DeleteMore interesting photos! Sealing wax......haven't thought of that in years.3M's Magic Scotch tape is the last century's equivalent i guess. Have to use that to keep the envelope closed that I send in the payment for gas & electricity, their envelope just does not have adequate adhesive on it and hasn't for years. Nice to see streets without litter on them.
ReplyDeleteNylon12, I cannot think of the last time I saw a story specifically dedicated to elegant writing utensils. Sadly, I suspect sealing wax will not survive in the postal service as it once did.
DeleteStreets were indeed clean. Everything felt safe, a feeling I cannot say I have had in a US city in a long time.
Such a lovely town. And again, surprising so few people were out and about. On the other hand, that's the best way to explore.
ReplyDeleteLeigh, it really was.
DeleteI will say that some of these pictures were sort of less explored routes in the old city. The main part of town was rather full when I was there. Apparently, I tend to choose The Road Less Traveled.