Author Archives: Willi

The Chinese calendar -which existed there already since around 2000 BC- was adopted by Japan from around the 6th century AD, together with Buddhism. The Zodiac has an influence on the character of mankind. Each of the 12 ‘animals’ has … Continue reading →

As in most recent years, we began the New Year in Nevis with great fireworks from the Four Seasons resort lighting the sky. But this year it was different, as Alexandra, Nic and the 3 grandchildren had been with us … Continue reading →

The Chinese calendar -which existed there already since around 2000 BC- was adopted by Japan from around the 6th century AD, together with Buddhism. The Zodiac has an influence on the character of mankind. Each of the 12 ‘animals’ has … Continue reading →

Dear friends, The New Year saw us in Nevis, with great fireworks lighting the sky from the Four Seasons resort. On this occasion, we left early to help Anton Mosimann turn 60 in style at the Dorchester in London and … Continue reading →

The Chinese calendar -which existed there already since around 2000 BC- was adopted by Japan from around the 6th century AD, together with Buddhism. The Zodiac has an influence on the character of mankind. Each of the 12 ‘animals’ has … Continue reading →

Dear friends, Soon, another year will be coming to an end. It isunbelievable how time ‘flies’ faster than ever before…. Uschi and I are once again thoroughly pleased, health- andotherwise, with what the year 2006 has had in store for … Continue reading →

The Chinese calendar -which existed there already since around 2000 BC- was adopted by Japan from around the 6th century AD, together with Buddhism. The Zodiac has an influence on the character of mankind. Each of the 12 ‘animals’ has … Continue reading →

Dear friends, Another year is soon coming to an end. Quite unbelievable how time ‘flies’ faster than ever before…. We are thoroughly pleased, health- and otherwise, with what the year 2005 has had in store for us. In fact, had … Continue reading →

Am 2. September 2005 trafen sich die Ehemaligen Maedchen und Buben der 6. Klassen von Hans Schwank im Schulhaus Friedrichstrasse, wie eigentlich jedes Jahr, heuer abe erstmals im Neuen Kloesterli gleich neben dem Zoo in Fluntern. Natuerlich sind wir heute … Continue reading →