USA Trip: Tallahassee

You might think that we are driving through a forest here, but in reality we are in the middle of the capital city of Florida, Tallahassee. 

This is the greenest city l have ever visited, we have been here before about 5 years ago, it was great to revisit it. The roads full of trees are pure magic, at some parts so dense that it really is no difference of a forest until you see a mailbox for a house that is hidden somewhere behind the trees or trash bins. 

I always say that a city with trees just makes it all so much more friendlier, beautiful and liveable and Tallahassee definitely hits those marks. This city seems to be right in the middle of a forest unlike most cities.

Coincidentally we came across the Railroad Square Art District in Tallahassee, full with fun painted buildings. How colorful streets would be if all houses were painted like this.

l loved the Alice in Wonderland one and the Sing Loud one the most, which one is your favorite?

San Francisco; Little Details and Transportation

One of the things I loved of San Francisco was the little 'surprises' on the streets, like this beautiful clock, people just passing by it, while it is a small part of history. These things often had plates explaining what they are which was nice too.

I saw two of these police telephone boxes. I doubt that they are still used but again a fun little thing at unexpected places, most people didn't even notice them.

 Loved these little round advertisement 'thingies' too :)

And this bell, on the plate it explained its history:
'In 1906 guidepost bells were placed along the El Camino Real to guide early travelers and to preserve this historic route which linked California's missions beginning in 1769'.

 Beautiful street lamps all over town.

And between the mix of old buildings and new skyscrapers you can discover little green places.

And hidden palm-trees within a building.

And I loved the different type of transportation's :)

 The school buses just like in the movies :) With a beautifully painted building in the background.

And then several types of super retro trams all in vibrant colors and beautiful details.

The fire trucks also had a vintage vibe but they might have been new.

and of course the famous cable cars, I didn't have a ride on them as there always were a lot of people waiting for them, maybe next time :)

Aren't they cool?

And finally a bus disguised as a cable car :)
My next post will be about Nevada city and Grass Valley which is about a 4 hour drive North from San Francisco.

City Mixture

I always love how cities blend with nature, art and architecture. Some people might find it messy, dirty or too crowded, but you have to admit, cities has it's charms, some more pictures of Amsterdam...

Furniture made with mosaic, looks like a huge open air living room.

Nature is fighting with the bricks and stone...

The famous painting of Rembrandt, 'Nachtwacht' (The Nightwatch), has been made in huge statues on the Rembrandts square in Amsterdam, the drawing is in 2D also impressive.

Little homes with gardens all captured on boats on the canals are quite normal in Amsterdam.

A not so normal view where these geese in the middle of the road.

And a friendly Grasshopper decided to say hello to me.

Amsterdam's Street Art

Everyone knows that Amsterdam is full of Graffiti, some are really pieces of art. But as that kind of 'Art' is quite known, I wanted to introduce you with the Mosaic artist and Painter Fabrice. All over Amsterdam you will find mosaic and paintings of him, the Municipality hires him often to decorate a boring wall to avoid Graffiti.

Love the details, especially the nipple :)