Gone are the bleak winter days where time fleets and colour hides. I’m back in the forest baby!
This time the golden hour is showing all its flare as @janstradtmann and I roam the silky Bergwitz lake. We catch up calmly sucking in the slow silence interrupted only by gigantic swarms of gnats.
I remind him of the time we both stepped directly on a tick’s nest last year and spent the evening hoovering ourselves. I recall squealing as a few swam past me in the bath.

So, yup, I’ve decided to return and see the Dubener Heide in a different season. Pieter (fully clothed) greets me with an awkward hug before carrying on diligently hosing the garden.
It feels strange to be without my brother @bert.villa but I’m already settling into the creaky charming abode and looking forward to switching off.
As per tradition once I find my dummy phone tomorrow, I shall be app-less and basic as hell.
Unfortunately, a short trip but see you in a fortnight Instagram, WhatsApp etc- Ill be on message, email and handwritten letters only xx OAO