Hello dear friend. Yesterday Fatima and I stopped by a Thanka painting shop. It’s interesting for me because i am used to drawing Mandalas which are often found in Thanka paintings.I am so fascinated by this kind of artwork.This man is a master in painting Thanka paintings, he has been painting Thanka for over 10 years. He explained for us the meaning behind the painting.Amazing work with endless details which were painted by yak hair.The three animals in the circle – pigg, rooster and snake represent ignorance, desire and anger which are supposed to be overcame by human to get the inner peace.ÄAccording to the master painter, this is a non-profit organizations, the proceeds from the sale of paintings will be used in the subject of Thanka painting courses.He was so happy about our interest in these Nepali snacks. I think when I visit a place, i should also taste it.And it tastes very good.There came a French girl Caroline who shares room with us for 2 nights. She loves embroidery and showed me her work – Buddha Eyes. She has been in Nepal for 3 month and was about to leave for Europe. It was so interesting to hear about her experience in Nepal with Fabric workshop visiting, yoga course, trekking tour and much more…She said she would practice yoga on the rooftop this morning. I’m so thankful that i might join her. So at 5:30 this morning, 3 girls from three nationalities, France, Iran and China, shared a magical moment together.Later on, Caroline left the hostel to catch her flight towards France. And the Iranian girl (forgot her name just now) and I spent a wonderful time together on the rooftop and changed our life stories and ideas. She had gone through a lot to become the person she is today. I have my deepest respect for her to have the courage to overcome all the repression and prejudice from her society and family and follow her heart’s way. She wants to share her story with more people in her country to help them live out their freedom.🙏🏼❤️🌱✨🌌 Then I drew my first little Mandala since I got here. Thanks for all the meetings I have had.
To be continued as soon as Xiao sends the next report via WhatsApp
Hello dear friend. I was surprised to find out that Kathmandu in the early morning has a totally different temperament from daytime. 📍Roof terrace of hostel. 4:53AMSo I decided to take a walk.And some are already on their way, just to earn a living.I feel sorry to offend him by taking photo…I was wondering why they are selling these flower rings everywhere in the early morning.Then I realized that these was a ongoing religious service being held by Hindus. And it happens every Saturday.Pigeons are respected in Hinduism and it is part of the ritual to throw food to them.There seems to be a market in the square at the same time.It seems that any means of transport will appear in any place or occasion in Nepal. Kind of cute in some way.It was getting light slowly. I then walked towards the hostel again. It felt like i had met Kathmandu personally this morning.Some people were gathering on a small passage, I was curious.They are maybe waiting for a delicious breakfast.Then the guy who owns a barber shop nearby the hostel insisted on trimming my eyebrows…I’m never used to do that, but okej, the result looks not so bad though.In the afternoon I get my new roommate, Fatima from Morocco. She is as lovely as my last roommate. We are vibing so well with each other directly.She suggested we visit the Monkey temple.After climbing many steps, we are finnaly there.And then it suddenly rained. Everyone ran in all directions and hided under the roofs.When the rain got lighter, we headed towards the hostel. To be honest, this tourist attraction is not attracting for me at all. But we got see a nice view from above, and we had fun together.
Hello dear friend. On my very first day in Kathmandu did i already get a kind friend Sneha. She is from Nepal and stay at the same room as me, but only for a few days.Sneha showed me the Durbar Square in the evening, there were many different religious rituals being performed, but I was too tired to even enjoy it.Then we took a walk through the city.Got some dinner. Yummy.Then, I relaxed…The next day was a rainy day.Sneha and I ate Nepali food. I choose to eat vegetarian food in nepal because i just don’t feel for meat. And it was delicious, even though it dose’t look specially tasty. (The black sauce is curry mixed with some condiment in black.)Then, I relaxed…Another day. I forgot to mention that I have a really poor sense of direction and I got lost twice already on my first day there. Thanks to the offline map that Frank found for me, I was able to relax and walk around the streets.Nepal’s electrical wiring system is a mystery.Most Nepalese are Hindu and believe that the runes on their doors bring good luck.Hindu statues everywhere.Sneha is going to left the hostel. Before she goes, she wants me to make her a braided twist.Nice to meet you Sneha.🙏🏼❤️
Hello dear friends, with all the lovely wishes from you I startade my trip. Taking farewell was tearful, but hopeful and heartful too. 📍Stuttgart airport, 23/5 🇩🇪 Hallo liebe Freunde, mit all den lieben Wünschen von euch habe ich meine Reise angetreten. Der Abschied war tränenreich, aber auch hoffnungsvoll und voller Herz.On the way I had to change planes to three countries, Austria, Saudi Arabia and Dubai. 📍Wien airport shuttle bus 🇩🇪 Auf dem Weg dorthin musste ich in drei Ländern das Flugzeug wechseln: Österreich, Saudi-Arabien und Dubai.Above the clouds, I was listening to a song, it says, „You are forever pure, You are forever true, and the dream of this world can never touch you. So give up your attachment, and give up your confusion, and fly to that space, that’s beyond all illusion…“📍Dammam Airport, Saudi arabianAreas that appear to have been abandoned by humans. In front of nuture, human beings are less capable than desirable. Gottseidank.A syrien friend I made in airplane. 📍Shajha airport, Dubai, 24/5He wrote on my diary book, „A coincidental encounter is better than thousand meeting.“📍Above Kanthmandu📍Kanthmandu airportOn the way to my hostel. Got picked up by the driver from hostel 📍KanthmanduAfter a long journey of 23 hours, I finally arrived in Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal, exhausted but happy 📍Restup Hostel, KanthmanduOn the rooftop of hostel.It will be a good rest place here. I do not have any plan for the time here, just go with the flow and see what will happen to me. Namaste. 🙏🏼❤️
Hier die wichtigsten Ausschnitte des am 12. Mai 2023 vom in St. Petersburg lebenden investigativen Journalisten Thomas Röper veröffentlichten Interviews mit der Sprecherin des russischen Außenministers.
Die Eliten der EU verraten ihre eigenen Völker!Dem Westen glaubt doch niemand mehr!Über den größten Fehler, den Scholz in seinem Leben gemacht hat
von/by/av Frank Maria StiefelKontrasternas naturrike Naturreich der Kontraste Kingdom of nature full of contrastsSnö och is smyckar urskogen Schnee und Eis schmücken den Urwald Snow and ice adorn the primeval forestMidnatt vid lägerelden Mitternacht am Lagerfeuer Midnight at the camp fireSnöskotur längs vildälven Schneeschuhtour am Wildfluss entlang Snowshoeing along the wild riverIdylliskt inramad bebyggelse – sedan 1704 Idyllisch eingebettete Siedlung – seit 1704 Settlement with idyllic framework – since 1704Midvinter – kl.14.00, solnedgång, minus 30°C Mittwinter – 14 Uhr, Sonnenuntergang, minus 30°C Midwinter – 2.00 pm, sunset, minus 30°CSarvslakt i september Rentierbullen-Schlachtung im September Reindeer slaughtering in SeptemberSnömassorna erfordrar all energi Die Schneemassen erfordern alle Energie The snow mass is devoting all ones energiesPå morgonen, kl. 02.00 – solen lockar till sjön Morgens um zwei – die Sonne lockt auf den See 2.00 am – the sun lures to the lakeHunderna drar mot nattlägret Die Huskies ziehen zum Nachtlager Huskies pulling towards the nightcampEn kort sommar tar ett grandiost avsked Grandioser Abschied eines kurzen Sommers A short summer takes a superb farewellJulpanorama omkring lunchtid Weihnachtspanorama in der Mittagszeit Christmas-panorama around middayPå Kungsleden genom jättegammal björkskog Auf dem Königswanderpfad durch Urbirkenwald On Kungsleden across very ancient birch-groveSkidtur i den redan starka februarisolen Skitour in der schon starken Februarsonne Skiing in an already bright February sunMidsommar midnatt Mittsommer – Mitternacht Midsummer midnight„aurora borealis“ Norrsken – när polarhimmlen trollar Nordlicht – wenn der Polarhimmel zaubert Northern lights – when the polar sky performs magicRenkalvmärkning under midnatt efter midsommar Rentierkälbermarkierung während Mitternacht nach Mittsommer Reindeer calfmarking during midnight after midsummerPå väg med tamrenen Unterwegs mit dem gezähmten Rentier On the way with a tame reindeerNär himmel och vatten förenas Wenn Himmel und Wasser sich vereinen When sky and water come togetherPå upptäcksresa med teknisk hjälp Auf Entdeckungsreise mit technischer Hilfe On expedition of discovery with technical helpUtsikt över Europas sista vildmark Blick über Europas letzte Wildnis View across the last european wildernessVinterkonst ovan trädgränsen Winterkunst oberhalb der Baumgrenze Winter art in the treeless mountainareaVandringstur i högfjällens glaciärmassiv Wandertour im Hochgebirgs-Gletschermassiv Hiking in the high-mountain glacierSparkutflykt över sjön när solen står som högst 12 Uhr Mittag, Tretschlittenausflug über´n See High-noon, excursion across the lakeVem tämjer egentligen vem Wer zähmt hier eigentlich wen So at last who tames whomSamisk kultur i den traditionella tältkåtan Samische Kultur in der traditionellen Zeltkote Samish culture in a traditional tentLjudlös genom myrmark under vårvintern Lautlos durch`s Moor im Frühlingswinter Noiseless through the bog in spring-winterLjust dygnet runt – vem vill sova då? Hell rund um die Uhr – wer will da schlafen Bright around the clock – who wants to sleepFantastiskt och hemlighetsfullt – norrsken Fantastisch und geheimnisvoll – Nordlicht Fantastic and mysterious – northern lightsSommarens skådespel – midnattssol Schauspiel des Sommers – Mitternachtssonne Spectacle of the summer – midnightsunSnöskulptur – visstids konst Schneeskulptur – Kunst auf Zeit Snowsculpture – fading artNedgångna solen färgar samhället Die untergegangene Sonne färbt den Ort Sunset colors the town
von/by/av Frank Maria StiefelLappland äventyr – helt individuell upplevelse i en fascinerande natur och kultur Lapland adventure – absolutely individual experience in fascinating nature and culture Abenteuer Lappland – ganz individuelles Erlebnis in faszinierender Natur und KulturÄlgvarning – av „skogens konung“ finns det 15.000 i svenska Lappland Moose warning – there are 15.000 „King of the Woods“ in Swedish-Lapland Elchwarnung – vom „König des Waldes“ gibt es 15.000 in Schwedisch-LapplandNorrsken – fantastiskt och mystiskt, solvinden trollar på natthimmlen Northern lights – fantastic and mysterious, the solar winds magics the night sky Nordlicht – fantastisch und mystisch, der Sonnenwind zaubert am NachthimmelMidvinterstämning – den lågt vandrande solen förtrollar tiden mitt på dagen Midwinter mood – the low travelling sun puts a spell on the time arround noon Mittwinterstimmung – die flachwanderne Sonne verzaubert die Zeit um MittagSamisk kultur – naturbefolkningens traditionsbevarande i nutidsandan Sami culture – population of nature preserves tradition in modern times Samische Kultur – Traditionsbewahrung des Naturvolkes in der ModerneVildmarken – Europas sista vildmark ligger mitt i svenska Lappland The wilderness – Europe`s last wilderness is located in the middle of Swedish-Lapland Die Wildnis – Europas letzte Wildnis liegt mitten in Schwedisch-LapplandMystiskt ljus – där Europa erbjuder midnattssol och norrsken Mysterious lights – where Europe offers midnight sun and northern lights Mystisches Licht – wo Europa Mitternachtssonne und Nordlicht bietetRenar – världens äldsta hjortart är även samernas nyttodjur Reindeers – the worlds eldest deer species also is the usefull animal of the Sami Rentiere – die älteste Hirschart der Welt ist auch das Nutztier der SamenKall idyll – typisk midvinterdag med massor av snö och torr kyla Cold idyll – typical midwinter day with masses of snow and dry colderness Kalte Idylle – typischer Mittwintertag mit Schneemassen und trockener KälteHundspannstur – med Huskiehundarna uppleva vidden och tystnaden i vildmarken Dog-sledging – to experience distance and quietness of the wilderness with huskies Hundeschlittentour – mit den Huskies die Weite und Stille der Wildnis erlebenKontrasternas rike – där Sverige fascinerar med imponerande motsatser Kingdom of contrasts – where Sweden is fascinating with impressive contrasts Reich der Kontraste – wo Schweden mit eindrucksvollen Gegensätzen fasziniertNorrsken – inhemskt skådespel för mycket mindre än 1% av världens befolkning Northern lights – local spectacle for much less then 1% of the world population Nordlicht – heimisches Schauspiel für weit weniger als 1% der WeltbevölkerungSkoternöje – med teknikens hjälp uppleva den vilda vita naturen Snowmobile fun – experiencing the wild white nature with technical support Schneemobilfreuden – mit technischer Hilfe die wilde weisse Natur erlebenMidnattssol – naturskådespel under de ljusa lappländska sommarnätterna Midnight sun – natural spectacle in bright lapp summernights Mitternachtssonne – Naturschauspiel in den hellen lappländischen SommernächtenVinterglädje – stor mångfald av upplevelser i snön från december till april Winter pleasure – various snowy activities between December and April Wintervergnügen – große Erlebnisvielfalt im Schnee von Dezember bis AprilBiltestsäsong – i kölden på is och snö prövas fordonen hårt Season of car tests – tough vehicle checks in arctic temp. on ice and snow Autotestsaison – in der Kälte auf Eis und Schnee werden die Fahrzeuge hart erprobt
