Fishspa

Dear readers,

after a tiring day walking long streets in the heat of the monsoon season in KL, we went to a massage store for the relaxing part of the evening. After some 30 minutes of foot massage our shoulders, backs and buttox were knit for another 3o minutes before we walked over to the other spa where they had a warm water bassin full of hungry pyranias. Upon first encounter I was pleased how warm the water was, but less so that the fish were tickling me to where I had to swiftly withdraw my bones. Susan suffered the same tickles.

Tickling regards,

Mat

Stopover in KL

Dear family and friends,

I hope once again my lines may find you smiling and well off. After some wonderful Christmas days at home surrounded by my folks, I find the time to post some pictures from my pre-Christmas trip to visit Susan in Singapore. A couple of days into my stay Susan and I decided to visit Malaysia for some days. Originally we both wanted to take a break at one of the beautiful islands' beaches, but the monsoon season somehow escaped our planning process and brought us back to harsh reality with the sad news that most islands were already shut down until Spring next year. So in order to escape Sinagpore we started out in Kuala Lumpur where these pictures were taken. They show the buildings and fountains surrounding the independance square, the giant pitcher plant fountain and the candy coulor houses in little India. Enjoying our little getaway, we only thought about the next step on the next day. Soon I will share where we went.

Have a fabulous day,

Mat

Visiting Susan & Andi in Singapore

Liebe Freunde und Familie,

nach längerer Schreibtischphase, in der vornehmlich weniger spannungsreiche Momente in den theoretischen Sphären der Managementlehre erleben durfte, konnte ich am 15. Dezember der Kälte Kanada's entfliehen und mich mit meinen guten Freunden in Singapur treffen. Liebevoll bekocht wurde ich schon am ersten Abend von Susan. Am Folgemorgen hatte ich dann die Freude mit Andi und Susan frühstücken gehen zu dürfen. Dann gab es endlich wieder Kaya-Toast und halbgekochte Eier... hmmm lecker. Aber mit Weihnachtsessen daheim konkurriert das nicht.

Liebe Grüße aus dem schneeregnerischen Solingen,

Euer Matti

Abby and Grayson

Dear friends and family,

the newest babysitter method has just been invented in the midwest of the US. This advanced combination of Abby and Blackberry allows for constant and effective supervision of our belowed little pooper.

Do not copy, as not all dogs are so maternal and instinctively protecting.

Cheers,

Mat

Grayson & Scarlett

Liebe Freunde und Verwandte,

der Ausflug zum US-amerikanischen Erntedankfest war dieses Jahr etwas ganz besonderes, da ich zum ersten Mal die neuesten Familienzugänge zu sehen bekam. Grayson Edward und seine Cousine Scarlett Rose hielten uns ganz schön auf Trap. Aber das hat uns den Spass nicht verdorben, wie ich gerne in meinem nächsten Eintrag berichte.

Es grüßt Euch ganz herzlich,

Euer Matti