South East Asia in a Fortnight

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I just came back from a two week business trip in South East Asia. As mentioned in my previous post it was my first time in Asia and I was deeply impressed. Everything is colorful and full of life. Even though I just visited the big cities ( Kuala Lumpur, Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Bangkok, Manila and Jarkata ) I got a first idea about Asia. I sure will return.

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Going Home

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Saturday the 17th of March, Airport of Jakarta, Indonesia about 7pm. I’m sitting at the gate waiting for boarding and think about the last two weeks. I travel a lot for business but I never got that far. This business trip brought me to Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand, the Philippines and to Indonesia. What a journey! Continue reading

Blue

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The day after my mothers funeral. We met a close friend for coffee. My wife and I were still exhausted from the last weeks. Not enough sleep. Totally empty we sat there and talked about life. Growing old is tough but there is no getaway. Continue reading

In The Army Now!

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Today we get the opportunity to vote against the general conscription and for a professional army. I’m not sure we need either but when I look at the map there are not too many countries left that have a general conscription, especially in the “Western World”. I was in the army once but honestly I would prefer to be defended by professionals should there ever be a need. If I want to have my teeth checked I go to see my dentist not my neighbor. Continue reading