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.
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
Deutsch | English 16 October 2026 · Kyoto Kurt and Anneliese in a narrow lane Today we set out to explore Kyoto on foot. And Kyoto, apparently, had plans for
The GypsyNesters has published Kurt Friedrich Gassner’s guest essay on his South American journey and the decision to stop postponing what matters.
Traditional geisha dancing, music and an Italian dinner. At the Hyatt Regency, we enjoy Kyoto at our own pace – and take an honest look back at the motorcycle tour.
15 October: farewell to the Tower Hotel, gardens and a prayer ceremony in Kyoto, and arrival at the Hyatt Regency — with dance and tea still to come.
Deutsch | English 14 October 2026 · Evening, after our final motorcycle stage to Kyoto This morning, Kyoto could wait. Now we have arrived and ended our final riding day
Deutsch | English 14 October 2026 · A morning note before the final motorcycle stage Today brings the final stage of our motorcycle journey: back to Kyoto. For the moment,
Deutsch | English 13 October 2026 · nearly 300 kilometres by motorcycle around Mount Fuji Today, Mount Fuji directed the show. Nearly 300 kilometres by motorcycle, a deep-blue sky, panoramic
13 October: before a planned 300-kilometre stage, a different question arises — how much social riding technique does a motorcycle group require?
Deutsch | English Monday, 12 October 2026 · The rest day continues “Rest day” is clearly a flexible term. The morning had begun with laundry, a cough and Mount Fuji
A well-earned rest day: laundry, a little quiet and Mount Fuji hidden behind a veil of mist. An evening outing is booked, weather permitting.
Autumn colours, a panoramic road at almost 2,000 metres and Mount Fuji ahead. A wonderful Sunday, despite heavy traffic and a tiring final hour.
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