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Hector ist der Größte! und andere Reisen…
Category: NoCamping
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Hector muss sich noch ein wenig gedulden, erst mal ist Winter. 10°C (plus), recycelter Kunstschnee, das volle Programm. Hector has to be patient – winter is still present, currently with 10°C (+) and recycelt artificial snow. Leben auf der Hütte bedeutet: Erholung pur. Unerreichbar, ohne Computer, ohne Nachtleben (sofern man nicht mit dem Hüttenwirt versumpft).…
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June. Preferred month for pre-season travelling. Between “Pfingstferien” and crowded July. But this year: too soon, too close. Hard enough that the general camping lust has increased significantly, exceeding the number of available campsites and places. Annoying enough that you need to reserve and plan, disrupting spontaneity. Irritating enough to calculate the minimum number of…
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Hector is sincerely annoyed and yearns for overnight-escapes, holidays and a sabbatical. The bucket list “back to real life” grows week by week, while on the other hand I am rewarded with unexpected spare time. The no-concert, no-theatre, no-bar, no-restaurant, no-climbing, no-pool and no-party block is only half-way eaten up by work, cooking and ski…
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The crone of civilization is futility: Climb up straight walls with no use or sense, just for the sheer fun of it. And, of course, for good company, sunshine and body tension. The weekend before November locks in, any place close to the Alps faces piles of cars and people, hikers and families. Hence, it…
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With every week, I gain back more and more of my sporty life. Lately, hiking has shown a wonderful development – and now I go for more, leading the direction towards vertical ascents. It starts with a dear friend and a call: What about a climbing session? Outside walls of our favourite climbing hall, finally…
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I am positive that my neighbours appreciate the good vibes we spread, audible with ukulele chords and loud laughter. It all starts with friends and family (1 of each) and the yearn for holidays in Southern Europe. Munich, in the end. The first night is a short one with wine bottles in a row and…
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Of course, I would go and meet Linda at any place. Still, it is even better since she lives in a charming apartment in Zandvoort. Hosted like this, I consider it my duty to bring sun and fun whenever I go see her. First place to go on Saturday is the beach, what else. As…
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Travelling the world is a severe duty that may be exhausting, but I am willing to take the load on my shoulders without complaints. Even before the Sweden summary is ready for posting, Hector stays behind (sulking for days) and I am up in the air on my way to Shiphol airport. Linda picks me…
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Es ist Januar, es schneit und Kälte lässt die Zähne klappern. Normale Menschen fahren über die Feiertage im Dezember in Skiurlaub. Bereits 11,5 Monate zuvor haben sie dafür eine teure Ferienwohnung reserviert und das kleine Plus an Familienfrieden im Anreisestau wurde über high-tech Entertainment-Lösungen für die Rückbank erkauft. Wir machen das anders.…
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Der Burj Khalifa ist mit seinen 828 m Höhe das Highlight der Stadt und der Welt. Auch wenn die Aussichtsplattform nur im 124. Stock liegt ist die Perspektive geradezu ernüchternd: Wie unfertig Dubai doch ist, und wie sinnlos in dieser Weitläufigkeit die Skyscraper wirken. Gerade die Gegend, die als „Downtown“ bekannt ist, kann kaum als…
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