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Hazy view over the Mediterranean after the solar eclipse, with dark cliffs in the foreground and the sea beneath a dramatic sky glowing in soft pink, purple and yellow around a break in the clouds.

2026-08-12

Totality didn’t go quite as planned, but the experience around it was every bit as magical. 🌑☀️

Elevated view over Cala Vadella Bay, with small boats scattered across the sheltered water, rocky tree-covered slopes on either side and hazy hills visible beyond the coast.

2026-08-11

On the second day of our trip, we explored a potential observation spot for the total solar eclipse the following day. A lovely couple we befriended after renting…

Close-up view of a red-and-white passenger aircraft parked at a remote stand, seen from ground level beside a mobile boarding staircase and airport service vehicles.

2026-08-10

Airport assistance came with an unexpected bonus for the aviation enthusiast in me. ✈️

An open suitcase being packed for a trip, with clothing, packing cubes, medical supplies and small electronic devices tightly arranged inside.

2026-08-09

Packing for a trip takes a little more planning when quite a bit of extra gear has to come along. 🤞🏼

A colourful pink, green and white rubber figure by Niki de Saint Phalle hangs against the tiled wall of a shower, its long limbs spread around the shower hose.

2026-08-08

Today, my wellness sanctuary is also a place to get refreshed. Speaking of yesterday’s mental state: Thank goodness, I figured out how to properly align the scope with…

A Vespera smart telescope standing in near-total darkness, its cylindrical body faintly visible and a pinkish-red illuminated ring glowing on the front.

2026-08-07

The scope is awake again, just in time for a certain approaching celestial event. 😰

A paved path winds through a leafy, sunlit courtyard towards a cluster of buildings, framed by dense trees and shrubs on either side.

2026-08-06

A forgotten appointment provided a reason to venture outside.

Close-up of pale wooden roof cladding, divided by horizontal slats and a vertical seam, with a large diagonal shadow cutting across the right side.

2026-08-05

Too hot to venture outside, so the roof cladding became today’s subject.

A wide evening view over rooftops beneath a pale lavender-blue sky filled with streaky clouds. Faint pink tones linger near the horizon, while distant rain clouds appear to hang beyond the city, suggesting showers that never reached the foreground.q

2026-08-04

Rain clouds gathered on the horizon but never reached Zurich, leaving only humid air and the hope that tomorrow might finally bring some relief.

An empty white plastic garden table surrounded by four mismatched chairs—three red and one white—stands on a patch of dry summer grass at dusk. Dark trees fill the background, while the bright tabletop catches the last remaining light, giving the otherwise quiet scene a slightly surreal appearance.

2026-08-03

An empty garden table on a sweltering summer evening made me wonder whether anyone ever came outside to use it.

Nighttime view of a quiet residential path illuminated by a bright building entrance on the right. Most of the scene is cloaked in deep shadow, with trees and a handrail barely visible, creating an atmospheric contrast between light and darkness.

The shortening days are finally becoming noticeable. A simple trip to take out the recycling turned into a reminder that summer evenings are slowly giving way to longer nights—even if the heat still refuses to leave.

A lush Money Plant (Pilea peperomioides) with round, coin-shaped green leaves stands indoors near a window at night. The softly lit room and dark surroundings create a calm atmosphere on a quiet Swiss National Day.

2026-08-01

A remarkably quiet Swiss National Day, shaped by drought instead of fireworks, offered a sobering reminder of how even familiar traditions are changing.

Pixelated title card for "July 2026", using a blurred mosaic based on one of the month's photographs as the background. The monthly activity totals are displayed in dark text with emoji icons: 13'040 metres walked, 11'900 metres cycled, and 0 metres rowed. The muted colour palette consists of soft blues, greys, and beige tones.

July recap

Close-up of a pale yellow hibiscus flower with a deep burgundy center and prominent white-and-pink stamen, blooming on a balcony at dusk. Green leaves and a softly lit patio umbrella fill the background.

2026-07-31

The month ended on a quieter note, with a day of recovery—and another beautiful bloom from our heirloom hibiscus on the balcony.

Hazy summer view across Zürich from an elevated vantage point. Apartment rooftops and treetops fill the foreground, while the skyline fades into a bluish heat haze beneath a cloudless sky, conveying the intensity of one of the hottest days of the year.

2026-07-30

The hottest day of the year brought shimmering haze over Zürich—and a reminder that sometimes the cane isn’t just a precaution, but an essential companion after an exhausting day.

A dark brown Devon Rex cat lounges on a fluffy cream blanket draped over a turquoise woven lounge chair on a balcony surrounded by potted plants during a hot summer evening.

2026-07-29

While the heat wave has most people searching for shade, our cats are perfectly content. Even at over 33°C, a fluffy blanket on the balcony is still the place to be.

Silhouette of a church spire and the Zürich Nord skyline at dusk, with a pale pink glow on the horizon, scattered lights in distant office buildings, and a deepening blue evening sky.

2026-07-28

The growing skyline of Zürich Nord takes on an almost OutRun-like atmosphere at dusk as another chapter of the hot summer of 2026 begins.

Bright red roses in full bloom fill the foreground of a residential courtyard, with a pale green apartment building and rows of windows forming a geometric backdrop under warm evening sunlight.

2027-07-27

An after-work walk before the next heat wave arrives, with neighborhood rose bushes reaching their summer peak.

A terracotta pot filled with lush basil leaves, with a cluster of tiny clover seedlings sprouting from the soil near the rim, photographed on a balcony.

2026-07-26

Rest day before the heat arrives. While checking on our basil, I spotted a patch of tiny clovers sharing the pot—a small but surprisingly charming discovery.

Close-up of the front of a green bicycle secured to a rack, featuring a red Swiss bicycle registration plate marked "GE 76" mounted above the back brake, a reminder of a former nationwide bicycle insurance system.

2026-07-25

A routine trip in the ongoing search for medication turned into a small history lesson when I spotted a bicycle still carrying its original 1976 Swiss registration plate—a relic from a system that lasted for nearly a century.

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