Time flies! Yesterday it was the first year anniversary of our return to The Netherlands, back to our apartment, back to the, so called, normal life. Soon after our return we found new jobs and before realising it, we went back to our old routines. Back in Amsterdam In the meantime, Christian also had time … Continue reading A year has passed
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Lavender and Ice
What a feeling to walk next to the lavender fields at dusk! The scent of the air is so incredible, the colours so warm. Being in the lavender fields in the Provence is an experience, not only for the beauty of the never-ending purple carpets that cover the undulating fields, but also because it gives … Continue reading Lavender and Ice
Three-cushion carom
Naples is all chaos and wonder. Naples is not an easy city and in order to appreciate it, one has to go there free of all judgement. Parts of the old city is crumbling as Havana, but without the Caribbean allure, it is decadent as Lisbon, but without the colourful tiles or the charm, some … Continue reading Three-cushion carom
Walking along the streets of history
Matera´s setting on top of a gorge is impressive. Painting the horizon with the soft colour of limestone, at first glance it looks like a giant beehive carved in stone somewhere in the stone ages. Well, actually it was carved back then, since this place is known to be as one of the first human … Continue reading Walking along the streets of history
Like it used to be
The ferry that takes us from Dubrovnik to Bari has not aged gracefully. The seats in the sitting deck have dust from at least 30 years and rests of skin and sweet from like a million passengers and the general decor does not seem to have had any updates in the past 30+ years, but … Continue reading Like it used to be
Pearls, bullet holes and dissolved emeralds
We leave behind the snowy mountains of Slovenia, their thick forests, kind people and beautiful bears, and drive towards the Croatian coast looking for some sun. We find it on Krk island. Our first stop is in Krk town, which despite not being a major highlight, has some nice corners, a pleasant promenade along the … Continue reading Pearls, bullet holes and dissolved emeralds
From Venice to bear land
It was the first week of May, we were in the South of Austria checking the weather forecast and feeling a bit dishearten, since it was cold and rainy everywhere around us, so we didn’t quite know where to go. Then it started to snow. So we saw it clear, we had to change our … Continue reading From Venice to bear land
Road of friends
The spring weather continues to be extremely moody, so we arrive to the Como lake with a mix of sun and showers and clouds alternating at aleatory and intermittent intervals. The lake and surroundings are quite nice though, so we try to ignore the weather and hike around part of the lake and visit the … Continue reading Road of friends
Pink, blue, white and red in the rain
Unstable spring weather comes along with us in our journey through the South of France. The bright light of a couple of sunny days reveals some corners of the Camargue as a true flamingo paradise. There are thousands of these awesome pink feathered creatures deeping their long legs in the shallow waters of the lagoon … Continue reading Pink, blue, white and red in the rain
Pilgrims of thought
We arrive to Santiago de Compostela, pilgrimage destination of hundreds of people that arrive here every day, after walking hundreds of kilometres on their warn out boots, following the steps of Saint James. Somehow for us is easier, since we arrive here on board of the comfort of Polaris, without undergoing the miles of physical … Continue reading Pilgrims of thought
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