Monthly Archives: December 2005

2006 – Year of the Dog

Posted on December 24, 2005 by 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 →

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Thailand and Laos, 4. November to 10 December 2005

Posted on December 24, 2005 by Willi

On November 4th we left for Thailand, after a most spectacular fall in Switzerland. After d day at the Airport hotel in Bangkok, we first went to Chiang Mai, staying a week with visits to the Night Market, Doi Suthep … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year – 2005 Letter to family & friends

Posted on December 9, 2005 by Willi

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 →

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