I have to admit that I completely underestimated the value of having a grave. Nadine and me always thought that her body could be burned and the ashes simply distributed amongst her relatives. Thanks to German law, this is not allowed and I do have a proper place outside of my home now where I can pilgrimage and relate to her.

Compared to the other resting places around, Nadines hill has considerably flattened. It is also not as grey as the others because we covered it with darker and more fertile soil. But  protected by the limbs of her tree the place stays mostly dry. Last night we had some heavy rain but her burial site remained almost untouched. Knowing that she loved nature and growth, I started to pour one watering can there each time I visit.  This had some effect already – just compare the picture above with the one from my last post ten days ago!