If you travel a lot, you will encounter…be threatened…be amazed about…signs. There are lots of signs out there – some unintelligible, some funny, some strange. Here’s a small selection.*Anzeige
We met a few, and if I had known at that time tht I would be able to post them years later, I would have photographed them all – unfortunately I didn’t know back then. So, here’s a small collection of what we’ve met…and more to come!
1. OK, ok, we’ll not jump overboard…too expensive!
This sign was displayed on the ferry from the mainland to the small Raymond Island, a famous spot for meeting Koalas in southeastern Australia. OK – it is not advisable to jump into the ocean, but…the waterway is approximately 200 meters wide, or even less. Maybe that’s part of the reason for the sign – some people might consider being faster by swimming that by the ferry. Anyway, the fine definitely prevents people from jumping overboard.
2. Unfortunately, the funny part is in German…
I’m not sure whether there’s a correct message in the other languages, would be interesting to know. At least in German it is an impossibly long mixture of 5 different words. Nevertheless, the message is clear: do not go into the cove. And nobody cares…
3. Good to know how it works…
We found this sign in a toilet in the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building. I’m not sure whether this sign addresses the regulars or the tourists…
4. Business as usual for Australians…
but for the rest of the world it’s funny to take care of crossing camels, wombats and kangaroos
Signs like this a quite common on Australian roads – there are many different varieties, depending on the local wildlife.
5. Particularly important: the middle sign on the left
Considering the speed of the famous San Franisco cable car, I’m pretty sure that – even if you wanted to – it is impossible to do this stunt…
6. Now this is a VERY long straight…
We counted the kilometers driving along the road, and yes – came up to 145. Be careful to remember how to stir in a curve…
7. Ever heard of this Republic?
I did not – before coming to Vilnius, Lithuania. You nover stop learning…
8. Don’t you dare building cute little stone figures!
…maybe there are not enough stones on Fuerteventura?
Please feel free to comment – additions are welcome!
*According to a German Court decision, all texts containing links to commercial pages (e.g. links to Tripadvisor, Airline, hotel or restaurant websites) have to be identified as “commercial” (in German “Anzeige”). As my texts do contain links like that, I therefore identify each post and page containing a link as “Anzeige”. However (and referring to the “About Me” page) I would like to point out that I do NOT post any sponsored content in my texts; I pay for all my trips myself.
