A few days ago, when I was out driving, I caught a glimpse out of the corner of my eye of a scene that was actually not unfamiliar to me. A wide green field that seemed to sway gently in the wind. Well, a few months later, this sight would have been quite normal when all over the country the rice fields stretch out to the horizon. But now, in May, the rice has only just been planted and is therefore just a few centimetres high.

When visiting the city of Kanazawa, which is located in Ishikawa Prefecture, there is one highlight that should not be missed: A visit to the castle complex located right in the city center, which in recent times has continued to come back to life. Very few structures of the original castle complex have been preserved in their original state, but various gates and buildings have been rebuilt in the past years so that you can still get a good idea of how imposing Kanazawa Castle was a few centuries ago.

In the last few weeks, things have really turned green all around us. Spring is now in full swing and has given our region a fresh coat of paint. And as the weather is also playing along these days, we have of course taken the opportunity to get out of the house and into nature.

On my tours through our region, I always like to let myself drift and often leave the main road, which would take me to my destination more quickly. But faster is not always better, and I have also learned over time that every now and then it can be worth taking a detour. When you leave the beaten track, you will often find a lot to see and discover, especially if you don't ignore your curiosity and give into it from time to time.

Yes, I have to admit that I take too many photos. Over the years, this has increased more and more and my digital photo collection has grown over time. When I look at photos that I took a few years ago, I quickly realize that not only the quantity but also the quality has increased. I don't necessarily want to praise myself, one of the main reasons is probably that I have a better camera.

sourceTime is always flying and things are always moving way too fast. But why can't we just hold on to what we have a little longer and keep enjoying the moment forever?I know that there will be no satisfactory answer to that. Life doesn't stand still and everything, from day one, is designed for progress and change. Even if progress is sometimes questionable and extremely subjective and you don't always want to come to terms with what is happening around you. But our own feelings are part of what defines us and I don't want to hide them.