Spring awakening

Frühlingserwachen / spring awakening.

For me, spring is one of the most beautiful times of the year. It is fascinating to see how nature comes to life again after winter. Everything is turning green, the birds are singing and the days are getting longer. On one tour, I made myself coffee on the gas stove in a sheltered spot.

Healthy herbs from nature – stinging nettles

Die Brennessel / The nettle.

Today, we were looking for wild herbs out in the forest. It is cold outside, but little stinging nettles sprout hidden under the white snow. You can find the fresh shoots right next to dead stalks on the ground. Push the snow aside near the roots. Probably you won’t find too many shoots yet, but … Read more

Wonderful weather for winter hiking

Teepause bei der Winterwanderung. Tea break on the winter hike.

The sun is shining, there are icy temperatures and I hike through a beautiful winter landscape early in the morning. It is just wonderful. I take a short break enjoying a hot herbal tea out of the thermos bottle. Taking time to switch off and to recharge.

Boiling tea on the gas stove

Wasser kochen auf dem Gaskocher. / Boiling water on the gas stove.

The “world” has closed again at the moment, so you have to help yourself. A nice warm tea on a tour is no problem. Simply switch on the gas cooker and after less than five minutes, the water boils and five minutes leater the tea is ready.