Inchie Egypt

I was always facinated by Egypt, the piramids, the Sphinx, Tutankhamun, 

The Valley of the Death, Luxor, Abu Simbel etc.

We went there for our honeymoon, now 34 years ago, it was

our fist vacation outside of Europe and it was wonderful to see everything.

Inchie Peru

My daughter wanted me to draw

the famous Peruvian bear Paddington :-)

Inchie Germany

For Germany I chose a picture of the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin.
We visited it a few years after the fall of the Berlin wall.

Inchie Ecuador

I love the colourful clothes and the hats the women wear in Ecuador!

Inchie Russia

St Petersburg and Mosco are on our list with places we would like to visit.

One day I hope to see the famous towers of the Cathedral on the Red Square

and that is why I chose them for this inchie.

Inchie Samoa

Historically there was no writing in Polynesian culture

so the Polynesian’s used tattoo art that was full of distinctive signs

to express their identity and personality.

Tattoos would indicate status in a hierarchical society

as well as sexual maturity, genealogy and ones rank within the society.

Nearly everyone in ancient Polynesian society was tattooed.

The turtle or honu is an important creature throughout all Polynesian cultures

and has been associated with several meanings.

Turtles symbolise health, fertility, longevity in life, foundation, peace and rest.

Source: The Polynesian Tattoo Handbook

Inchie Australia

I always thought that in Australia there would be a koala in almost every tree.
But during our stay in Australia I learned that they are not so common at all and that there are a lot of people who live there, who have never seen a koala in the wild in their entire lives.
So I feel _very_ happy and privileged that I have seen one in the wild.
That is why I chose a koala for this inchie and I used one of my own pictures.