A Christmas tale.

Back in time, and it is Christmas. This past Christmas was a great time, as it was so warm I was actually able to run! Running at Christmas time is not something I ever expected I could do in Poland, but this year it was above 0C temperatures and running in the fresh morning air was a great way to burn off all the excesses of the festive season. Here are some glimpses of the Christmas that was.

A ridiculously beautiful gingerbread cake waiting for the plum jam filling.

D'oh! I mean dough. Pierogi dough.

Just the right texture.

roll it out, cut the circles

And repeat

fill and fold

and repeat

many times

then boil away, and the Christmas treat is ready. These are cabbage and mushroom filled.

 

so temperate was the weather that even some Autumnal leaves had hung around

"blazing" sun

The moles were even still awake

happy, it must be dinner time

Set the table with the traditional 12 dishes.

A line from history

but we aren't all happy.

Until the presents are unwrapped

This years gingerbread house took on a dried fruit facade.

There was some chocolate, but there was also lots of Coconut too!

Now the smiles are out.

Everyone loves a party to destroy a house! :D

Jeśien? Yes sir, Ujazdów and surrounds

Autumn, one of the most beautiful times in Europe, especially Northern Europe. We strolled into town one day through Ujazdów gardens and the area just behind the Sejm (parliament) to enjoy some of the colours on a relatively warm and pleasant day for late October.

Mallard

I can see your doodle

leafy carpet

Look at this hipster matching her clothes to the bridge

I think this is up there with the best photos I have ever taken.