Merry Christmas & Happy New Year 2023!

24.12.2022 by Mervi

When I was wondering what the theme for my Christmas related articles would be I didn’t have to think long. PEACE is the first word that came into my mind.

The year 2022 will remain in our memories as a very awful and tragic year. The war in Ukraine affects us all in many ways but, of course, our problems are nothing compared to what the Ukrainian people are going through.

Smetanka

Zefirka

When we see a flying star maybe we can join these lovelies and hope for peace on earth.

The closing of the Orsa Predator Park was a bad chock to all animal lovers. It’s a little comforting to know that the animals are taken care of very well and can stay until they have new homes. Maybe we can hope for a Christmas miracle ….

Hope, Nanook and Noori

We have lost many human and animal friends during the year. They will all have a place in our hearts.

For me personally the crash of Knuti’s Weekly Magazine was very saddening. After almost 15 years lots of memories just vanished. Luckily I’ve been able to save some stuff and republish it in this new magazine – now called Knuti’s Magazine.

Our magic bear still is the wonderful source of inspiration!

Sadly our favourite hangout Zur Kneipe doesn’t exist anymore. We Knut fans had so many wonderful meetings there. This Kneipe served as a model for the Knuipe – Knutitour’s blog. What a pity that this cosy Kneipe has become an Asian restaurant.