Monthly Archives: December 2006

2007 – Year ot the Wild Boar

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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Happy New Year – 2006 Letter to family & friends

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

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