Polynesia - Moorea, Bora Bora

Nepal - Kathmandu, Pashupatinat

photo: Janin

Messages on signs seen round the world 10

From the "soviet weekly":
"there will be a moscow exhibition of arts by 15,000 soviet republic painters and sculptors. These were executed over the past two years."

In an east african newspaper:
 "a new swimming pool is rapidly taking shape since the contractors have thrown in the bulk of their workers."


Hotel, vienna:
"in case of fire, do your utmost to alarm the hotel porter."

A sign posted in germany's black forest:
 "it is strictly forbidden on our black forest camping site that people of different sex, for instance, men and women, live together in one tent unless they are married with each other for this purpose."

Messages on signs seen round the world 9

Hotel elevator, Paris:
 "Please leave your values at the front desk."

Hotel, Yugoslavia:
 "The flattening of underwear with pleasure is the job of the chambermaid."

 Supermarket, hong kong:
"for your convenience, we recommend courteous, efficient self-service."

 

Taken from a menu, Poland:
"Salad a firm's own make; limpid red beet soup with cheesy dumplings in the form of a finger; roasted duck let loose; beef rashers beaten in the country people's fashion."
 

Messages on signs seen round the world 8

On the menu of a Swiss restaurant:
"Our wines leave you nothing to hope for." 

In a Tokyo bar:
"Special cocktails for the ladies with nuts."

Hotel brochure, Italy:
"This hotel is renowned for its peace and solitude. In fact, crowds from all over the world flock here to enjoy its solitude."

Hotel lobby, Bucharest:
"The lift is being fixed for the next day. During that time we regret that you will be unbearable."

Messages on signs seen round the world 7

A sign seen on an automatic restroom hand dryer:
 "Do not activate with wet hands."

In a pumwani maternity ward:
 "No children allowed."

In a cemetery:
 "Persons are prohibited from picking flowers from any but their own graves."

Tokyo hotel's rules and regulations:
 "Guests are requested not to smoke or do other disgusting behaviours in bed."

Messages on signs seen round the world 6

On an Athi river highway:
 "Take notice: when this sign is under water, this road is impassable."

On a poster at kencom:
 "Are you an adult that cannot read? If so, we can help."
 

In a city restaurant:
 "Open seven days a week and weekends."

One of the mathare buildings:
 "Mental health prevention centre."