Early April, a friend and I went to the Oostvaardersplassen, here in the Netherlands. It’s a nature reserve that I’d never been to before (they have a herd of Konik horses!). It was a chilly and windy day and I was so glad I brought my cosy down jacket and a rain jacket on topContinueContinue reading “On a chilly, windy day”
Category Archives: The Netherlands
Winds of change
When the winds of change blow, some people build walls and others build windmillsChinese proverb
Bloom with grace
Wherever life plants you, bloom with graceOld French proverb
Advice from a sand dune
Stay looseEmbrace the winds of changeMake positive ripplesDon’t get carried awayShow your true grit!
In the reflection
Come to see me. You will find my truth in the reflection – Lyrics from ‘Medusa’ by Tarja
Mookerheide hike – day 2
Last summer, I hiked 32 km from Cuijk to Nijmegen, by way of the Mookerheide. Day two started quite sunny! I took it easy, had my breakfast, freshened up and aired out my tent. Even though it’s a double-walled tent, there was still condensation. Maybe it was also because of the way the inner tentContinueContinue reading “Mookerheide hike – day 2”
Art
Land really is the best art – Andy Warhol
Falling awake
https://videopress.com/v/9J2oDYYq?preloadContent=metadata While I know the lockdown is necessary to try and control the situation, it’s also tough to stick out. I’m doing my part, but realised it was time to escape the city for a bit. I’m spending some time with my mom and cats. Last Friday, we went to the beach. I hadn’t beenContinueContinue reading “Falling awake”
Alive and Trekking 