Europe – Page 43 – Alive and Trekking

Pastels

I love the colours that accompany the setting sun. In this photo, I particularly love the haziness and the almost pastel colours of the landscape before me, as I travel through the Dutch landscape.

It was the summer of 2009, I was working hard on my thesis and about to graduate from uni. I was full of hopes and dreams of having a career in archaeology. ‘Via via’ I was able to join in on a survey on the river Meuse for a few days, because ‘you never know, you mightContinueContinue reading “Survey on the river Meuse”

Dublin part 3: botanic gardens

On our last morning in Dublin, we squeezed in a visit to the National Botanic Gardens, which were not far from the Airbnb we were staying at. It was another sunny day. We truly have been so lucky with the gorgeous weather we’ve had throughout our stay. Visiting Ireland is a bucket list item ofContinueContinue reading “Dublin part 3: botanic gardens”

Dublin part 2: ancient Ireland

When we had lunch in a pub on our first full day in Dublin, someone in our group suggested doing some kind of organised tour the next day. She had collected some flyers and passed them around. As soon as I saw the flyer of Mary Gibbon’s Newgrange Tours, I got SO excited! I learntContinueContinue reading “Dublin part 2: ancient Ireland”

Dublin part 1: herding cats

My friends are an international bunch; I know several people from all over the world, and I love it! Some of those friends I only see at a charity event we attend in London every 18 months or so. At the last event, we talked about spending some time together before the next event. ThatContinueContinue reading “Dublin part 1: herding cats”

A perfect day on a beach

Dunes and the beach, two elements I really enjoy. Not necessarily to just lie there baking in the sun on a big towel while getting sand in your sandwich. I’d rather walk along the beach, feeling the wind gush against my body, while getting some sort of free face scrub. I like it warm, butContinueContinue reading “A perfect day on a beach”

You live, you learn

The Fjällräven Classic, it’s been well over a year ago that I participated in this daunting trek. No, I didn’t finish the trekking, but I’ve finally made my peace with it. Had I known then what I know now, I would have done a lot of things differently. I suppose that is what life is all about:ContinueContinue reading “You live, you learn”

Tidal flats

A few more photos from the beautiful island of Vlieland. During my hike the tide was out and these tidal flats were revealed. At other times of the day the boats would be rocking in the water, but now they were parked in the mud flats. It’s quite spectacular to see how many different habitatsContinueContinue reading “Tidal flats”