Encounters, detours and new beginnings. From my life and from people finding their own way. There is still much to discover in the second half of life.
Phuket, 30 October 2026: Torrential rain gives way to sunshine. Yesterday brought work, books and a terrific band; today is for a little work, the pool and the beach.
A new chapter after Japan: from Tokyo via Bangkok to Phuket. Anneliese and I leave the motorcycle miles behind and begin our time in Thailand.
Our last full day in Japan takes us from Hakone back to Tokyo. One more journey on the Shinkansen, and time to reflect as this special trip draws to a close.
Deutsch | English Hakone is wearing clouds today. We begin with a “Western breakfast”. The quotation marks are essential: this is the Japanese interpretation of a Western breakfast. Even the
Through Tokyo Station with far too much luggage, a tight connection to Odawara, and finally KAI Hakone. Today, just a few hours separate the crowds from a peaceful retreat beside the river.
Deutsch | English 20 October 2026 · Kanazawa After yesterday’s long excursion, Anneliese and I wanted to take things a little more slowly in Kanazawa today. And it turned into
19 October: Shirakawa-go, Kenroku-en, golden treasures and a little roly-poly doll, with 20 original photographs.
Deutsch | English 19 October 2026 · Kanazawa · Morning diary The breakfast room with colourful art at the Hyatt Centric Kanazawa. Monday morning in Kanazawa. For the first time
Deutsch | English 18 October 2026 · Kyoto – Tsuruga – Kanazawa Anneliese and our luggage in the station hall. Today we said goodbye to the Hyatt Regency in Kyoto.
Deutsch | English Kyoto · Sunday, 18 October 2026 · Before travelling on Sunday. Almost cloudless again, a pleasant 25 degrees—Kyoto is not making it easy to leave. From our
Kyoto, 17 October, evening: a friendly matcha class, a different expectation and an uncomfortable request for five stars.
Deutsch | English 17 October 2026 · Morning A morning in Kyoto — and a rest at the Hyatt before the tea ceremony planned for this evening. DE Anneliese und
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