Enjoy life by
Kainzer Kurt, on Flickr
Its been a year, since I got the opportunity to work on this long-term project, and rewards have come in countless ways.
In October last year, I first arrived at this sight
Long way inside by
Kainzer Kurt, on Flickr
Slowly, I/we changed things
Long way by
Kainzer Kurt, on Flickr
Just like the place itself, there is no hurry, and eventually it became habitable and a second home away from home,....
flag by
Kainzer Kurt, on Flickr
Cant imagine a better setting for breakfast or dinners. Quiet, surrounded by nature, and away from daily distractions and gadgets.
Night falls quickly and early here in the tropics, so bed-time at 7:30 to 8pm is the norm when without companions (besides the dogs of course).
Something simply unthinkable back down at home. With ten hour naps, while windows and doors are open, its become a weekly source of physical exercise followed by good food, clean untreated water and undisturbed sleep.
early night by
Kainzer Kurt, on Flickr
Far from finished, right now, I'm producing concrete blocks to form a center core for a water-tank (collecting water from the roof)
start Watertank by
Kainzer Kurt, on Flickr
So, carrying 50 to 70 pounds of things up, for 2 to 2.5 hours, continues and ensues that one treasures everything that one has availeable once up there. :) :)
Hiding rubble and other things that I did not wanted to carry down, I created a flowerbed. Actually, just dug up some shrubs to replant here, put in some chilli as well as mint, just yesterday. Will see if they survive in the coming weeks.
seats by
Kainzer Kurt, on Flickr
Its not for everyone, temperatures and the walk itself can be a bit much for some.
Had visitors from Austria last month, and while he is a fireman, and should be in good shape..........
Any respite and water-source was highly valued.... :) :)
Cooling down by
Kainzer Kurt, on Flickr
But regardless, to me, the physical workout, and creating something with your hand for a change outweigh any perceived burden that a project like this brings with it. AND picture opportunities are an added plus.
This place is called "Sunset Peak"
Sunset September by
Kainzer Kurt, on Flickr
and is an important source of water for the villages down below
Hong KongHideaway by
Kainzer Kurt, on Flickr
I find "Sunrises" most mesmerizing
Augut sunrise 1 by
Kainzer Kurt, on Flickr
Late August Sunrise Hong Kong by
Kainzer Kurt, on Flickr
Rare occurance by
Kainzer Kurt, on Flickr
Who could argue against the sight of fields in shimmering silver and white
Silver and white by
Kainzer Kurt, on Flickr
AND on very rare occasions getting images like this......
bpe August 29 2017 by
Kainzer Kurt, on Flickr
Or, just 2 days ago, getting this picture looking like one is at impossible places.....
Strathosphere by
Kainzer Kurt, on Flickr
So, the journey continues, and with any luck the pictures will improve. Awaiting delivery of binoculars and another with just one sight; both with attachments for the phone. That should change perspective and clarity of pictures. :) :)
Life is good, and every day a new blessing when one can ignore/avoid daily news (I have stopped reading Newspapers and watching TV quite some time ago). :) :) :)
Best regards, Kurt