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Although we were both in poor health, we went on the boat of Wolfgang Clemens on Sunday. (If you don't know who that is, have a look here -> www.gangerl.net ) We met Gangerl on the boat before we left for China and I have since read all his books. He writes wonderfully, wittily and sometimes frighteningly about all his adventures. Of course, we couldn't miss out on so many years of sailing experience and signed on with the gang. I was already at the pier in the morning, Denn

Since the beginning of the year, the Chinese borders are finally unconditionally open and we can explore this part of the world quarantine-free. Our first destination was Bali. Bali is indescribable. It's green, it's turquoise, it's golden, it's white and it's black and really everyone speaks at least a little bit of English. How wonderful, we can understand all the people and talk to them. After our arrival at the airport, we were picked up by a hotel taxi. Although I had pr

In mid-January, Denny and I flew to Germany to have my cruciate ligament repaired. I didn't fancy it in China, I'd rather have it done by professionals... We flew to Frankfurt via Shanghai. Although we flew at a time when Corona had already been "lifted", the departure hall in Shanghai was absolutely deserted. Not even the drinks machine was open. Only the lounge for business guests was open. Denny got us some sandwiches there. We thought we could eat something at McDonald's