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Hi, I am Sig (junge1),
I was born in Dominikus- Krankenhaus in Berlin-Hermsdorf, Bezirk Reinickendorf in December 1939. Bezirk Reinickendorf was one of 20 Bezirke that made up Gross-Berlin before World War II and one of 12 Bezirke that made up former West-Berlin, the other 8 Bezirke were Russian occupied and became East-Berlin after the war. Moved from Berlin to Neurohlau (Nova Role) Sudetenland (now Czech Republic), in August 1943 (our entire block of apartment buildings was bombed out in November 1943) and returned back to Berlin in November 1945. Saw my dad the first time in my life in August/September 1946 after he returned from POW camp. Attended elementary school in Berlin-Waidmannslust, high school in Berlin-Hermsdorf, and trade school in Berlin-Kreuzberg. Was an apprentice for the trade of Klischeeaetzer (photo engraver) at Burrath & Schmidt on Friedrichstrasse between U-Bahnhof Kochstrasse (near to what later became Checkpoint Charlie) and Hallisches Tor.
While watching Allied planes supplying West-Berlin by air during the Berliner Luftbruecke in 1948-49 I developed my love for aircraft. I guess I could be considered a 'Berliner Grosschnauze", or at least I used to be.
'Wanderlust' led me to leave Berlin in summer 1960 to emigrate to Toronto, Canada and in February 1962 to move from Canada to New York City, NY, USA. In January 1963 I joined the United States Air Force, one step ahead of Uncle Sam drafting me. Became a United States citizen within 7 weeks after it became a security issue because of my military career. One day after I was sworn in as a citizen in Seattle, my entire unit left for Southeast Asia in June 1966. After nearly 5 years of active duty (extended 11 months to make it an 18 months overseas deployment) I got discharged and moved to New York City. In 1973 I moved to Phoenix, Arizona and two years later joined the Arizona Air National Guard.
Received my higher education at Arizona State University and the University of Georgia and worked for 22 years for the Arizona Department of Water Resources in various capacities. Upon military retirement in 1999 and State retirement in 2005 I looked at a number of things to keep me occupied. Traveling and joining 'renderosity' in September 2007 were a couple of them,
Sig..
Comments (24)
Rob2753
I love the deep red contrast colours they have used against the white wash of the walls I am so used to seeing blue against white, reminiscent of the Greek flag :) a beautiful shot you are making me feel very homesick :) I'll let you off because I will be there again soon :) They have been so lovely to see :)
emmecielle
Wonderful view! Excellent shot! :)
jayfar
A lovely 'plaice' to eat and easy for the washing up!! Super shot.
SunriseGirl
It must not storm there too often. Thanks for sharing this lovely photo :)
auntietk
One of the things I'm missing while we're on the road is Greek food. Oh man. I'd just about kill for some good souvlaki, saganaki, hummus ... it just doesn't seem to be as popular down here as it is back home. Grab a table, and I'll be right there! :P
farmerC
Shining shot.
Cyve
Superb capture and fantastic POV !!! Marvelous image also !
UVDan
A nice shot of the restaurant. So laid back.
Jay-el-Jay
That is the way to get fresh seafood.
ronmolina
Nice shot!
rbowen
Very nice capture!
kgb224
Superb capture my friend. God bless.
drifterlee
Wonderful shot!!! Makes me want to be there!
bmac62
So much to see. But the people make this photo come alive for me. Hey, there's even an attractive pair of shorts walking along down near the red boat:)
Faemike55
Wonderful capture Sig! those shorts are very interesting
Richardphotos
I read BMac mention shorts so I enlarged it to check them out. thanks for sharing your travels as I know I will never make it to these places
danapommet
Life in the slow lane - I love it!!!
jocko500
bet the food was good too.
starship64
Looks like a wonderfully fun place.
erlandpil
A lovely 'plaice' erland
pat40
Superb pic
nefertiabet
Lovely shot and nice greek taverne!!!
moochagoo
A typical restaurant.
flavia49
very beautiful shot