Month: May 2026Page 1 of 2

Title card titled “May 2026” showing monthly activity totals: 15'630 meters walked, 21'700 meters cycled, and 15'337 meters rowed, displayed over a soft grid of muted greens, greys, and lavender tones.

2026-05-31

A peaceful landscape after unsettled weather and a Sunday spent in good company.

Tram travelling along Bahnhofstrasse on a bright summer afternoon, with a cargo bike parked beneath the trees and pedestrians moving through the busy city centre.

2026-05-30

A busy day in Zurich: trams, errands, summer heat, and preparations for a risotto dinner with friends.

Bright moon rising above a rooftop against a deep blue evening sky.

2026-05-28

The prolonged heat wave changes routines and perceptions alike, making familiar surroundings briefly feel somewhere else entirely.

Portable beige traffic data collection box mounted to a metal pole beside a pedestrian path lined with summer flowers and greenery.

2026-05-27

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.

Grey and red fire hydrant with an OBEY Giant decal sticker beside a wooden fence on a bright early summer morning.

2026-05-26

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.

Concept2 rowing machine monitor showing a completed rowing session in a bright room during an early summer heatwave.

2026-05-25

Keeping routines alive despite early summer heat and lower energy levels. Adapting conditions made today’s rowing session possible.

Silver vintage Porsche Speedster replica convertible parked beside greenery on a warm summer day.

2026-05-24

A short walk in the heat led to an unexpected classic car sighting and another small reminder that pacing carefully is paying off.

Bright red roses blooming densely along a garden fence in strong early summer sunlight.

2026-05-23

Summer heat arrived quickly. Between residual fatigue and recovery, rest continues to prove its value.

View across Zurich toward distant snow-capped Alps under a crisp blue sky, framed by city buildings and trees.

2026-05-22

A ride to PT through warm late-spring air brings familiar routines back into focus after days centered around recovery.

Pink evening clouds glowing above dark residential rooftops during the onset of early summer heat

2026-05-21

Balancing recovery and movement before the arrival of intense summer temperatures, accompanied by a glowing evening sky that already hints at the coming heat.

Bright blue sky with large white clouds above rooftops on a warm late spring day before rising temperatures

2026-05-20

A quiet rest day before the out-of-season summer heat settles in, with cautious optimism about returning to rowing and movement tomorrow.

Small changing neighborhood decoration with stones, miniature figures, and garden ornaments arranged on a fence ledge surrounded by greenery

2026-05-19

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.

Ivy-covered residential building beneath a hazy bright sky during a quiet neighborhood walk

2026-05-18

Recovery continues slowly but steadily as a careful walk through the neighborhood offered a few calm glimpses of the outside world again.

People walking through a brightly backlit stairway entrance flooded with sunlight, creating silhouettes and strong contrast.

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.

Several pink peony buds in a lush green garden, with one prominent foreground bud sharply standing out while additional buds recede softly into the background.

2026-05-16

As things slowly normalized again, the peonies mirrored the feeling perfectly — on the verge of opening, full of contained energy and color.

Dark rain clouds drifting above rooftops at dusk, with soft pink light breaking through the stormy sky in the distance.

2026-05-15

Even while feeling physically drained and slightly disconnected from the antibiotics, the evening sky briefly opened up into soft pink highlights between the rain clouds.