I was in New York. Once landed in Newark, a chauffeur was waiting for me. No, I am not part of the rich and beautiful who can afford an own chauffeur. And this time (or for the time being) I was not an invited guest to the UN general assembly but I had discovered that if I order the private chauffeur in advance, it costs the same as a taxi and is cleaner and more pleasant.Read More »
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Russia with love
Russia always fascinated me. The diversity, literature, the ballet, theatre, the vastness, the soft melancholy and in particular the people. I love Russians. They have a big heart, are helpful, one can passionately discuss with them for hours politics, art and many other topics and they can always again surprise me. I admit that my Russian is a bit rusty. Read More »
Flight Moscow – Zurich
I had already noticed the three men at the check-in. They were loud, laughing and talking loudly. In the plane they ended up one row in front of me. Three Russians. It was obvious that they had already been drinking. Their noise level increased. Eavesdropping was not necessary, their rude jokes could be heard several rows in front and behind of them, as long as one understood Russian.Read More »
Michaela Merz 