Family and Friends in Germany

After we had to work a week in Switzerland, we went on to Germany to visit family and friends. We had roughly a week and toured from South to North and covered five cities during that time.

First stop: We stayed a weekend in Munich to visit Bastian's siblings and nephew.


Next stop: Bastian's parents place in Veltheim. We had awesome weather and spent as much time outside as possible. His parents have a beautiful garden, where we were able to relax and enjoy the sun :O)

Bastian's parents surprised me with some birthday presents and different kinds of delicious self-made cakes.

During the summer time, you cannot miss a yami Spaghetti ice-cream.

But even before lunch?

Number 1 Currywurst in the world!

Or some BBQ in the garden.

Too much food is not that healthy, so let's play some footbal in the garden.

Playing football with the kids can be tiring?!?

Next stop: Weingut Sonnenberg in Bad Neuenahr. Bastian's sister owns a vineyard close to Cologne. We once gave my uncle a voucher for a wine tasting at Weingut Sonnenberg. So my family came over and we had a lot of fun together.

Without words:

I believe it was a "wineful" evening, which ended with Mum telling some funny jokes.

Next stop: Iserlohn to visit uncle and aunt. (More pics to follow here)

Last stop: Frankfurt, where we watched the match Germany against England and met with our university friend Jens.

Celebrations on the street, after Germany won the match.

Back to the routes! World trip to San Francisco, Switzerland and Germany

In June we had to go for a business trip to San Francisco and Switzerland. We took the chance to extend the trip to visit family and friends in Germany. First destination was SF, where we met our friend Arthur.

My colleague Donna, who bought me flowers for my birthday.

Taking the famous cable car...

... to pass by the California Street.

We stopped at our old place, first floor on 720 Stockton Street.

Bay Bridge.

The Ferry Building

The Farmer's Market

Yami Rotisserie Chicken from the market.

You cannot live without it: Fresh kettle corn.

World's best Tiramisu from Stella Cafe.

Sweet french fries from Pacific Catch.

Last day in San Francisco, before we had to board the plane to Switzerland: Celebrating my 29th Birthday.

Delancey Street Birthday Breakfast. I ordered scrambled eggs. They came with fried potatoes and a lot of other stuff. The portions are always so unbelievably huge. Coming from Asia, you are not used to it anymore.

Bastian organized a birthday dessert for me. Sweet :O)

Lunch at Cafe Claude.
It was nice to be back. We definitely love you, San Francisco.

It is Bali again!

Back to Bali for a longer weekend to visit my friend Jasmin and my brother and his fiancee. Three days are just good enough to eat all the food that we have been craving for.

Black Canyon Ice Coffe. Sweet and chilled. Yami.

Soto Ayam at Restaurant Ketupat in Legian. Not nearly as good as the one from Tante Francy. But good enough :O)
Seafood at Bayang Cafe in Jimbaran with my Dad.

Nusa Dua Beach.

Royal Pitah Maha in Ubud. Gorgeous view and...

... delicious fried banana. Is it worth USD 10 though???

Again lunch with my dad at Gubug Makan Mang Engkin.

Seafood is just the best!!!

Dinner with my good old friend Jasmin and her boyfriend Georg.

We definitely had fun and enjoyed the evening :O)

The next day surfing in Kuta Beach.

Japan Holiday Part III

Hiroshima Atomic Bomb Museum

and the Hiroshima Peace Park
This monument stands in memory of all children who died as a result of the atomic bombing. The monument was actually inspired by a little girl, who was exposed to the radiation from the atomic bomb at the age of two. Ten years later, the girl developed leukemia that ultimately ended her life.


Travelling to Kanazawa and again having delicious red bean dessert.

Higashichaya Old Town

Kenrokuen, one of Japan's most beautiful gardens.

Himeji Castle in Osaka

Dotonbori - The heart of Osaka's nightlife

Harajuku Girls