Chienbäse in Liestal

Wooden wagons - chariots - of fire being pulled through the streets of Liestal, Switzerland as part of an annual celebration in conjunction with Fasnet.

Color-blocking

A beautiful, sunny winter/spring walk from the woods to Zähringen to the homestead of Gufi.  So empty and open and ready. Just a feel-good time, enjoyable day, and a breath of fresh air.

Meet Betsy

As you can see, this is her first re-string.

Isn't she pretty?

Fasching on Film in Kollnau

This is what happens when they spot you...

 uh-oh…

…and then there was confetti under my hat and down my jacket.  C'est la Fasnet!


A milder Narren, this is what happens when they just want their picture taken:

A common pose to strike is the nose-pick, usually followed by blowing a kiss or handing over some candy.

I did not receive any candy.

Playing (with fire) on NYE

The night's pyrotechnics.