Author Archives: Andreas Moser
I saw a bear! (with video)
Zur deutschen Fassung. The signs pointing to the “danger of bears” had a rather alluring effect on me instead of warning me. Many years ago, I had already unsuccessfully tried to spot a bear in the wild when I was at Yosemite National … Continue reading
The toughest Half Marathon of the Year
This year I have already run several hilly and mountainous half marathons: in Jerusalem, in Brasov, in Targu Mures. In Romania there hardly seems to be a normal running event. Somebody will always put a mountain range in the middle of … Continue reading
“But we can remain friends.”
“But we can remain friends,” she suggested, trying to sound reassuring. How silly! Why would anyone want a female friend if he already has male friends? To wait an extra 30 minutes each time we agree to meet? To talk about shopping for shoes instead … Continue reading
Video: A Busy Day at Work
I often receive reactions of surprise when I point out that I don’t have time to accept invitations to meetings, to get something done or to answer your e-mails. But I am really extremely busy. To counter the incredulous astonishment that regularly meets this assertion, … Continue reading
I can’t afford a bigger house.
But for a single guy living a spartan life like me, it’s enough. The best thing are the skids. In winter, you can ride the whole house down into the valley like on a sleigh. Or you can have it pulled … Continue reading
Video Blog: Mountaineering Tips
Some mountaineering tips, all of them disregarded by myself, on the way to Mount Crna Glava in Montenegro. Oh, how I miss that view!
“Attention: Scary!”
Romania is very tourist-friendly. In Transylvania there are even signs warning of scary objects/places/stories, like this one at Bran Castle.
Fan Mail: “I will pray for you”
Some of the most annoying mails I receive are from people who believe they need to pray for me or belittle my decision to be an atheist in other ways, usually in a condescending tone. This one is just the latest … Continue reading
I am craving you like crazy
My last thoughts before falling asleep are about you. When I wake up in the morning, you are the first thing I think about. And in between, I dream of you. When we are together – which happens far too … Continue reading
Storks
Photographed on a hike from Targu Mures to Miercurea Nirajului in Romania.
The Happy Hermit 