[Candor7]

How gorgeous! The topography in that photo is similar to parts of Japan.

[Fred Nerks]

It's that geographical/geological similarity of the Tyrol and Bavaria to regions of Japan that created the understanding between them, I'm convinced.

People who live close to the soil, the mountains, the forests and rivers and need discipline to survive the climate

Lilacs and cherry blossom

Forests

WISHING YOU AND YOURS A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPY, HEALTHY AND PROPEROUS NEW YEAR, WITH SPECIAL THOUGHTS FOR YOUR MOTHER.

M.A.G.A.!