Nightmare in Paradise

Last year I've blogged about the Technical college/hotel which is

situated almost directly opposite the building where we live - see Sept 9

2006 Peace and Tranquility.

Since December last year the gardeners have big plans up their sleeves,

but as yet they've done a pretty good job of disturbing not only the

beauty but also the peace and quiet of the little paradise in the city.

Once apon a time we had a lush green lawn - the ideal spot to

catch a tan during Summer right through to the early Autumn - de-

pending on the mood of the weather, is now an unsightly stretch of mud

and muck.

People could sit on garden chairs or on the grass, enjoying a cold drink

and a chat, or a quick cigarette break before getting back to their

seminar classes.

The whole entire area has also been a playground for my dog (this

is the only place simular to a park, where dogs are allowed in)

I only have to say the magic words "Come on Fuji, we're going to the

KALABASSE !" and the excited animal will trip herself (and me over in the

process) to get out the front door fast enough. She'd be so over-

excited, I will have difficulties in attaching the lead to her dog collar.

On hot and sticky Summer days I'd escape to the place of sheer

bliss to hear the birds in the trees, observe the squirrels and to enjoy

the cool and pleasant shade provided by the large old trees in the area,

while Fuji will enjoy a well deserves backscratch by rolling on the

beautiful green lawn.

I'm posting a few pictures of what it looked like before disaster struck

and what a merry mess it's now - and hopefully we will once again, soon,

be able to enjoy the little paradise - not far from home - in our very busy

street !