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Did you know that….?
If you go to a restaurant in France and you order a “caraf d’eau”, they will bring you tap water at no charge. It’s good to know!
What you can discover with Gomio this month…
It’s what you have the most of inside your body and in the world, and it’s not created or destroyed; it only changes its state. It’s water, and besides being consumed if possible, it has its own story in every location. Here are the water stories of some Gomio cities:
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For example, a super modern tower of colours is the altar that Barcelona offers to this precious element (well, by default it’s offered to the local company Agbar, “waters of Barcelona”). Take a look at the building and then have a snigger about it with your mates! In Rome, however, the “watery” |
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constructions opted for a truly more classic style. The aqueducts that now supply the fountains of the Italian capital were built about 21 centuries ago (meaning in 100 BC!!!).
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| A more artistic aspect that is less related to civil engineering is the mermaid of Copenhagen (it’s small, yes, we know, but equally likeable) that winks at the sea. What else... Oh right, in Berlin, not only are there museums in the middle of the water, on the Museumsinsel, but there are also clubs, |
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such as the Watergate, on the Spree in Kreuzberg (beware of excess drinks; the water is just as wet). And in Vienna, the painter Hundertwasser (“Hundred Water”) gave his liquid name to the famous house of colours in the Austrian capital.
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In any event, remember that water is flexible; it adapts and overcomes all obstacles, so as Bruce Lee says in the commercial… be water, my friend |
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Photos by D'Arcy Norman, Snap®, Faeryan.