The story is based on experiences, thoughts and findings from the main character - an artist painter - and covers a year with pleasant and unpleasant surprises and the effects. After a stay of twelve years in Asia he was exiled unexpectly, by misbehavior of someone else, and he had to build up anew his living and working environment. Around that you can read why and how Asia became his permanent residence, finally these findings cover a period of almost fourteen years. In no way the author intended to offend any country, person or government. That is why names of persons, countries, cities and islands are not mentioned. The reader may estimate himself/herself which details might be filled in.