weekend – rene bauer photography

I got the honor to meet the musician Peeter Panz and her fellow guitarist „O“ a few weeks ago. Meanwhile i visited some gigs of them, but also met for a few drinks and playing pool billiard. When my new friend invited me to a concert out of the city, i didn’t hesitate to say yes.

Frankly, i had no idea where exactly the concert going to be. Somewhere near Rayong in the countryside, as i knew. And yes, Chilling Haus is a small campsite somewhere in the green. In the neighborhood i see a golf course while the first bands doing their sound checks. On the area are also food stalls with different tasty stuff and drinks.

While it got darker, the music goes in its full swing as more and more people coming in. They bring their camping chairs and picnic tables, enjoying the music and the community. So also me with my new friends. A weekend couldn’t be better, right?

Januar 13, 2025 by Rene Bauer Categories: Asia, thailand, travelTags: Asia, camping, concert, food, music, pattaya, people, rayong, renebauerphotography, reportage, thailand, Travel, weekend Hinterlasse einen Kommentar

Talking about beaches i’d rather prefer a lonely spot under a palm tree, where i could read and enjoy a sea breeze.

The city beaches of Tel Aviv are certainly different. That means not less interesting. In the opposite, it’s not even mainly a beach to sunbathe and for swimming. The latter is officially forbidden on many stretches anyway. But it’s the place to meet people, going for a run or any other sporty activity, including playing ball sports with friends.

On a Shabbat, the Judaism day of rest, commonly known as Saturday, the public transport aren’t working and most shops, bars and restaurants are closed as well. The beaches, on the other hand, are always open. So they become the meeting points. People come with friends or family to picnic, roam in the park, listen to street musician or gathering for whatever their interest is.

A group placed a huge tripod on a place, attached ropes and rings on it and started doing acrobatic performances for the spectators.

A bit further i heard drums and followed the beat sound. At least a half dozen men practicing Capoeira, the Afro-Brazilian martial art, where the participants rather dance than really fight. It looks spectacular anyway.

More peaceful sounds from a saxophonist, who’s sending the descending sun his last greetings.

It doesn’t mean the day comes to an end quickly now, but while in some places another party starts, i join a group of sunset watchers on a quite corner and look back on another beautiful day in Tel Aviv.