... are hundreds of people on the streets heading for the mostly upscale shops, restaurants, or entertainment. And even though you wouldn't really expect a quiet scenery in a city like Tokyo and I have

Colors of Decay

... autiful temple with over 30 million visitors annually. I was kind of overwhelmed by all the people and all the things going on that I was glad to find some calm in the temple garden with this amazing

... in the middle of the woods. Especially, if you're looking for a geocache. And the last one of this series had been buried under a broad layer of moss. This one turned out to be just a stone with a

... can make me happy, too. They have such a characteristic call that you can recognize them even when you don't see them. I always listen whether I can distinguish a basic three or five syllable call.

The other day...in the woods ☆ Cassandra ☆

... courage, respect, honesty, righteousness, compassion, self-control, honor, and loyalty till death on his way of warriors.

New life to old life

... gatory. Yes, that's the name of the streets here (Hölle and Fegefeuer - if you want to look it up in Google Maps). Luckily, once you've passed them you'll reach paradies...part of Lübeck cathedral.

... this day perfect for taking the kids on a bike tour. Had a quick stop at this amazingly beautiful sea of flowers, soaking in the warm sun and the wonderful colors, before heading on to the adventures

... wonderful time with @nolimitlove exploring a local organic farm, marveling at the astonishingly long tongue of cows when trying to lick the childrens hands, and watching the cows getting milked.

... stonishingly warm on the skin. The flowers, the birds, the whole garden enjoy the return of live. I feel a refreshing drive to savor all pleasures that come with being out in nature in almost spring.

... have long turned red, the first cars are already moving, and there's still people in the middle of the intersection?! And these people are not really in a hurry! It's almost a wonder that somehow all

... it goes without saying that you need to dive right in the crowd and be part of the massive flow of people on the intersection. When the lights turn green and you start walking towards the other side

... to green for every direction at once and a great mass of people starts to flood the entire intersection, straight as well as diagonally. It's a spectacle that you don't get tired watching...just like

... very adorable by himself, I learned that bugs are quite popular for children in Japan. During summer, children collect bugs in parks or forests to keep them as pets. They're easy to care for, need

... things in Japan but this house really filled me with amazement. The lower part with the glass front looks like a commercial building, the representative entrance could be that of a theatre, while the

... restaurants in Japan is a hot water spender right at your place. Just push your cup against the knob and you'll get water at the right temperature for brewing and drinking your tea in no time. I've

... Japan - a country with a long and rich history of tea culture. While I had in mind to spend some time and money on a traditional cup of tea I was very happy to encounter a variety of tea in different

... side of the world, for a German. I'm on a business trip for a trade show, exhausted from the long journey, jetlagged, and I wish I had my family with me. I go out to explore and get an idea of what