There was winter and suddenly it felt like spring. Time to leave my winter retreat. It was a good time in a warm place. In the mountains, in nature. Simple, refreshing. Sunny, snowy, stormy, grey and rainy days or the full program in just one day. Like weather. Constant is change. Change is constant. AContinue reading “Leaving the winter retreat”
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Signs of Switzerland
Whenever I come back to Switzerland, all those “very Swiss things” catch my attention and conjure a smile on my face. Signs of a well-organized and thought-through system, full of options and opportunities. With a little something for everyone. Full responsibility for and trust in each and everyone, even the dogs. For a harmonious together,Continue reading “Signs of Switzerland”
A little closer to heaven
I walk. I stop. I look up at the house front. I read. House inscriptions. In the canton of Berne still common. Particularly in reformed villages, I learn from Robert Tuor’s extracts available on the internet. Some are painted while others are carved into wood. Some are in German while others in local dialect. SomeContinue reading “A little closer to heaven”
Silence of a winter landscape
Simply because it is so beautiful at the moment – let me share some winter impressions with you Winter landscape – between silence and dramatic light Trees in winter – undressed and firm
Light a fire
A new year, a new place. Aeschi. A small village at the foot of the Alps. A terrace, panoramic views. A new year, new opportunities. Daily walks. Feeling nature; the cold, the rain, the snow, the mist, the sun, the fresh air. Winter. Total contrast to the tropics. Fresh outside, warm inside. I light aContinue reading “Light a fire”
Best wishes from sunny Switzerland
These last couple of days of the year are always a good opportunity to look back before heading confidently into a new year. I am most grateful for all the people who shared – in one or the other way – a part of my journey in 2015. THANK YOU!!! A journey that took meContinue reading “Best wishes from sunny Switzerland”
Stopover in India
Time to move on
A last sunset on Phou Salao. The Golden Buddha sharing his beautiful view over the mighty Mekong River and Pakse town. An enriching 10 months in Southern Laos come to an end. Grateful for all the people I’ve met, all the things I’ve learned, the day-to-day experiences, adventures, moments of joy and also for theContinue reading “Time to move on”
Photo story: The Spirit house
This beautifully decorated miniature temple is the house of the spirits. You can find it outside or inside almost every home and business in Laos. People belief that they share their space with the spirits and ancestors and that it is best to keep them happy by making daily offerings of incense, food or flowersContinue reading “Photo story: The Spirit house”
Photo story: Beauty salons in Pakse
Hairdresser, beauty salon, barber shop…nine I counted along my street. And many more in town. They capture my attention. Doors are open all day long. While I ride on my bicycle, I look left and right and catch a glimpse. A glimpse of a colorful decoration. A smile of a friendly hairdresser when I askContinue reading “Photo story: Beauty salons in Pakse”
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