Miscellaneous from Dec. 2013

(not) Abandoned Gun Factory in Brno, Czech Republic

Returning to the Gun Factory on Jan. 1st after New Years Celebrations. This Facility is a 1km Squared industrial complex that was decommissioned in the 90's and has since been reclaimed by local artists, as well as a few squatters.

At some point this particular area was used as a skatepark, but got shut down when it's creators tried to make it into a commercial venture without any permits to do so.

There were endless electrical panels and switchboards

The sheer scale of the place was impressive - this was one of 20+ halls this size in the complex.

Lots of interesting grafitti

Much of the artwork is done by local promoters who host all night Techno parties hidden away inside.

 A fully functioning bar fashioned from found materials, a little worse for wear after the New Year's Festivities.

Up

I don't think we were supposed to go this way.... a little ominous!

Lounge area

Up to the Roof!

Vegetable garden, and handmade Swimming Pool!

Somehow there were some red tomatoes preserved in the middle of the winter.

"I Shot a Sheriff"

"Z" Corp?

This little guy came to say goodbye! He wasn't the only non human tenant, there were a few dogs as well.

Austria - The Alps!

We arrive in Tamsweg, Austria!

This is the lovely farm house we stayed in. Hospitality was unparalleled.

On our first excursion into town, we found a cauldron of Mulled Wine!

This happened a little later.

Overnight, the snow came!

Brought my camera out onto the slopes for Day 3 of skiing, on which we tackled the magnificent Obertauern. Conditions were amazing!

Some Austrians in their natural element @ 2000+ Metres.

Gammsmilche at 2400 Metres after a tiring day, complete with sweaty ski hair!