High Tea at Cape Town's Pink Palace

Warm greetings to you all, and let me wish you a truly wonderful year 2026. I wish us peace in Europe, good health, and above all enough energy to keep squeezing as much as we can out of life.

A Detour into a Tropical (African) Night

If I win the game of love – you are mine.
If you win – I am yours.
— Arabic proverb

A Detour to Aleppo: Hammam, Masseuses, and One Unforgettable Landing

"Hören Sie damit auf und kommen Sie mit uns aufs Revier!"

A desperate voice cuts through the freezing winter night:
"Jano! AMEEEERICA!!!"

Her (most expensive) Cup of Coffee

The "Butterfly Effect" is a concept originating from chaos theory. It describes a situation where a small change in initial conditions can lead to significant and unpredictable consequences in the future.

So I already made it up. She greeted me vigorously today.