Cooler temperatures returned after the storm front passed. A replacement device holder arrived just in time for another rowing session—and its adjustment knob unexpectedly turned out to be an excellent fidget toy.
A storm front put an end to the prolonged heat. Rather than heading back outside, I watched the changing sky and photographed the clouds gathering overhead.
A forgotten cane, a trip back to Oerlikon station, and the relief of finding an essential mobility aid exactly where it had been left.
A busy day in Zurich: trams, errands, summer heat, and preparations for a risotto dinner with friends.
The prolonged heat wave changes routines and perceptions alike, making familiar surroundings briefly feel somewhere else entirely.
A heat-shortened walk led to another lesson in energy management — and to the discovery that the mysterious roadside box was quietly collecting traffic data.
A slower walk before the heat took over revealed an unexpected detail: an OBEY Giant decal watching over the neighbourhood, proving André still has a posse.
Keeping routines alive despite early summer heat and lower energy levels. Adapting conditions made today’s rowing session possible.
A short walk in the heat led to an unexpected classic car sighting and another small reminder that pacing carefully is paying off.
Summer heat arrived quickly. Between residual fatigue and recovery, rest continues to prove its value.
A ride to PT through warm late-spring air brings familiar routines back into focus after days centered around recovery.
Balancing recovery and movement before the arrival of intense summer temperatures, accompanied by a glowing evening sky that already hints at the coming heat.
A quiet rest day before the out-of-season summer heat settles in, with cautious optimism about returning to rowing and movement tomorrow.
A short walk led to a familiar neighborhood spot where a changing fence display continues to surprise and delight. Small gestures and shared moments make a neighborhood feel alive.
Recovery continues slowly but steadily as a careful walk through the neighborhood offered a few calm glimpses of the outside world again.
After several days centered almost entirely around health and hospitals, even a simple bike ride into busier parts of the city felt strangely refreshing — despite still needing a pharmacy stop along the way.
As things slowly normalized again, the peonies mirrored the feeling perfectly — on the verge of opening, full of contained energy and color.