REFLECTION ON 2023
Bandung, October 2023 The end of 2023 gets closer. I am thankful for the health, safety, and opportunities that I have this year. The year started with good walks to the countryside of Austria. I had to thank my Austrian friends who introduced me to the beauty of nature, the farming life, and also the rich culture of a big city like Vienna. I fell in love with the philosophy of the architect Friedensreich Hundertwasser: inspired by and back to nature. In the spring, I had to thank my senior, Donovan Rypkema, who introduced me to his heritage networks and works around Washington DC. I learned a lot about revitalization of the historical districts of the city. I continued my journey with the train adventures following the history of the Dutch along the Hudson River until the border of Canada. The experience with WWOOF USA impressed me. I think I will do it again, in another country next year. Staying in new surroundings with new people delivered fresh insights about life, and al