A little taste of autumn - chilly mornings, warm memories

Finally, I’m back to my usual self! I can say goodbye to pain, and even though it’s freezing outside, I’m ready to head back to work this weekend. Honestly, I’d rather stay cozy in my warm apartment, but hey, after nearly two weeks indoors, it’s time to get out!

Yesterday, I decided to surprise my friend with a morning visit. She lives in the most beautiful, peaceful spot, and every time I’m there, I can’t resist snapping photos. The mornings are just magical. I looked back through the photos from my last visit, and wow, I have so many it’s hard to pick just a few! The same thing happens at home. My balcony view is perfect for those misty mornings, nine years here, and I’ve collected a whole gallery of misty shots!

So, I figured I’d post some autumn pictures. Despite the chilly weather, autumn is just so beautiful and peaceful, especially early on a Sunday when there’s no traffic, just silence. It’s that cozy season when the leaves turn golden, orange, and red, and everyone tries to squeeze in as many pumpkin spice lattes as possible.

Right now, autumn is hitting places like Europe, North America, and parts of Asia. And of course, it’s festival season! There’s Oktoberfest in Germany with big mugs of beer, Diwali in India lighting up everything, and the American classic, Thanksgiving, where people eat way too much turkey. ( Thank you Google for educating me) 😊

Let me tell you a little bit about Oktoberfest! In Germany, Oktoberfest is this huge celebration in Munich that started way back in 1810. It’s basically one big party with giant tents full of beer, traditional German music, people dressed in lederhosen and dirndls (the cool Bavarian outfits), and tons of hearty food like pretzels, sausages, and roast chicken. It runs for about two weeks, usually from late September to the first weekend of October, and people come from all over the world to join the fun. And here’s the thing... I still haven’t been! Maybe it’s time to plan a trip there next year, because who doesn’t want to join the world’s biggest autumn festival?

Oh, and here’s something fun about autumn in Slovenia! One of the big traditions here is St. Martin’s Day, which isn’t exactly a festival, it’s more like a perfect excuse to drink a lot of wine! St. Martin’s Day, or "Martinovanje," is on November 11th and celebrates the moment when grape juice officially turns into wine. People gather to eat good food, drink new wine, and enjoy time with family and friends.

( my crazy drunk family)

It’s one of Slovenia’s favorite autumn traditions, and the wine flows freely! Maybe it’s not Oktoberfest, but it’s our own way of having a great time in the fall.

Autumn might be cold, but it fills me with a kind of peacefulness that makes it all worth it. So let me show you how amazing it can be! 🍁

“When everything looks like a magical oil painting, you know you are in autumn” – Mehmet Murat Ildan

With love, @tinabrezpike❤️