Category: Japan
The ancient house of a Nomura samurai
Our inaugural day in Kanazawa commenced with a delightful stroll from our hotel, conveniently located next to Kenrokuen Park, to the Nomura Samurai house—a mere 20-minute walk away. The persistent jet lag reminded me that perhaps I should be snugly tucked into a warm… Continue Reading “The ancient house of a Nomura samurai”
The Lake Biwa Canal Walk
Lake Biwa to Kyoto, 11km A historical path along the canal from the Lake Biwa to Kyoto via the Ozeki Pass. A couple of years ago on the Kyoto Trail I discovered the Lake Biwa Canal, which is a historical and important water course… Continue Reading “The Lake Biwa Canal Walk“
Biking through 3 countries around the Lake Constance (Bodensee)
St. Margrethen (CH) – Bregenz (Austria) – Lindau (Germany) – Wasserburg – Langenargen – FriedrichshafenDistance: 54km Since last year we plan to cycle around Lake Constance bit by bit. We bike slowly, combining physical exercise with sightseeing, looking left and right, and dropping by… Continue Reading “Biking through 3 countries around the Lake Constance (Bodensee)”
Paula’s first time
Paula, our Brazilian-Swiss friend from Barcelona, came to stay with us for two nights. Our question, whether she would like to go for a small hike was answered positive, so we chose a very nice and easy hike not knowing that this would be… Continue Reading “Paula’s first time”
Breakfast Unusual
Vlieland (NED) to Hvide Sande (DNK) / 218 nautical miles / 42 hours The first few hours were easy. We left Vlieland, soon after crossed the rather busy traffic separation scheme – a sort of highway on the water – and prepared the sesame… Continue Reading “Breakfast Unusual”
Gornergrat – Riffelsee – Riffelalp Hike
Gornergrat (3089m) – Riffelsee – Riffelberg (2582m) – Riffelalp (2211m) – Winkelmatten (1672m) // 12km, 1400 decent, took forever due to countless breaks We are back to fabulous Zermatt for my belated birthday celebration. Patrick and Katharina kindly let us stay in their Matterhorn-view… Continue Reading “Gornergrat – Riffelsee – Riffelalp Hike”
Aabachtobel Hike on a former coal mine site
12km, 2h40m / Horgen – Hegimoos – Steinacher – Au – Horgen This afternoon we made a pleasant walk into a gorge in Horgen (Aabachtobel). The moist banks of the little stream Aabach were full of bear garlic flowers and distinctive garlic smell was… Continue Reading “Aabachtobel Hike on a former coal mine site”
Sakura, Sakura and Sakura!
Sakura, cherry flowers, are somehow dear to us Japanese. They are beautiful, but fragile and their short lives make us think of our life itself. A Japanese friend of mine told me that more than 40 cherry trees are in full bloom in Uster,… Continue Reading “Sakura, Sakura and Sakura!”
Bernina Trek Day 1
Madulain 1697m – Chamanna d‘Es-cha 2594m Distance: 5.5km / Ascent: 900m / Time: 3 hrs Around midday, I arrived at the trailhead, Madulain, a cute train station of the Rhätische Bahn. I was the only one to get off the train which made me… Continue Reading “Bernina Trek Day 1”
Myra Falls Hike
Lower Myra Falls Today’s first hike spot in the Strathcona Provincial Park is Lower Myra Falls. We had to drive from the lodge to the end of Buttel Lake and around it. We saw hardly any other car on the road but when we… Continue Reading “Myra Falls Hike”
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