I am on my way back from Buenos Aires to Barcelona. It is the third time that I am on this route and it is the first time that I am not heartbroken to say goodbye. Still, secretly in me, I am wishing if only I had one more week... Each time I leave Buenos Aires, … Continue reading Buenos Aires Querida
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The New Life – Sun and Clouds over Barcelona
It was a lovely Friday. All sunny and happy as every day has been in Barcelona. The day before the Sitges Tango Festival had started. It is an old famous festival known for its relaxed and friendly atmosphere, utmost Mediterranean. I had wanted to go there for many years but there had always been something that hindered. … Continue reading The New Life – Sun and Clouds over Barcelona
The New Life – Days in Barcelona II
This is now my third week in Barcelona. Time is going with the wind. Everything still feels right and in place. I am getting up in the morning without worrying about the weather. Without the feeling of missing out on something by staying at home. It is a relief. I am taking each day as … Continue reading The New Life – Days in Barcelona II
The New Life – Before Barcelona
What happened that I came to Barcelona? As exciting as it sounds, I really didn't decide it overnight. It has been a long process of thinking, checking with myself and calculating whether and what is doable. My life in Munich was what many would consider perfect. I had a well-paid job, a nice apartment in a … Continue reading The New Life – Before Barcelona
The New Life – Days in Barcelona I
This is the name of a book by Orhan Pamuk, one of my favorite authors. The New Life. I never thought one day I would refer to my own life as such. My new life is very new. It is only one week old and it was born in Barcelona. Like any other newborn it is … Continue reading The New Life – Days in Barcelona I
Seattle 2016
I went to Seattle at the end of March. I have to admit I was not very enthusiastic about it. There is a story behind it. Today as I am writing this, I am so grateful I went. I had a wonderful three weeks. I went to Seattle because of Jonas, my friend and my … Continue reading Seattle 2016
Naples Part II
I had told you, I have much to tell about Naples. Here is Part II. I was so happy with my lovely B&B and was therefore full of happy energy. I set out to explore Naples. I walked all over the place. Until my feet hurt. I wanted to see the sea as soon as possible. Immediately. Like … Continue reading Naples Part II
Naples:Part I
I dont know what is this with Naples. I mean the Naples in Italy. I had talked about cities affecting me instantly and that I feel connected in a special way. Naples is one of those, and then some. I have been wanting to write about it for a long time. Now that I actually set down … Continue reading Naples:Part I
Trømso
Have you ever been to Trømso? Me not. Not until recently. I didn't even know it existed. My ignorance. It is so far up north. So so far up north. Too north for a girl from the south. Too dark, too cold, too far, too much too... I was almost afraid to go. Trømso is … Continue reading Trømso
Goodbye Cologne
Cologne has been my tough love. How can I explain? I came to Cologne three years ago. Whenever I go to a new city, I get an instant feeling; it is very strong, and it sits in my core. It tells me "this city is you..." or not. I know how it feels when a city is me. We breath … Continue reading Goodbye Cologne