Karneval der Kulturen 2012

My second year at the Karneval der Kulturen in Berlin back in May. Amazing time again and loads of good music, friendly people and great food. Last year I missed the Jamaican jerk chicken, not this year. REALLY good, best thing to come out of an oil drum ever.  And a few strange folks dressed up for the occasion, see below:

This guy was not part of any parade. He was just sitting on a bench in the middle of a park with the Karneval all around. An example of the bizarre side of Berlin. He was holding a bike pump handle and pumping it which seemed to be inflating his helmet....? Gas mask, webbed flippers and not a word said to anyone. I doubt anyone would get away with this kind of outfit in this situation in the UK or USA.

All over for another year...
Andy

Treptow Park

Met up with some new friends for Easter brunch brunch in the park on Monday. This rather stark example of Soviet architecture and sculpture was lurking amoungst the trees. Amazing place.

Very impressive low relief sculptures

Standing on a vanquished Swastika.

A bit further on was an abandoned East German fair ground. All fenced off but apparently there are tours...

Andy