S.N.O.W.

Snow came early this year, and lots of it too. Apart from causing a mess on the roads it also transformed the landscape into a white fairytale-like world. This is what the Flemish Ardennes looks like in winter. Ain't it great! It would have been even nicer, if it had not been so freaking cold. But I guess warmth and snow don't go too well together :-)

My Hometown

I was born and raised in Den Helder in the very north of Holland. Most people only pass it on their way to the island Texel. And thus most people never get to see its beautiful beach, nor the fisher's harbour, where these pics were taken. Nice huh? And you know what... Den Helder is the sunniest place in the Netherlands. It enjoys the most sunshine hours each year and the sky is often this blue :-)

Signs

Here's some signs, we came across when traveling. Why? Just because I like them :-)

From left to right, top to bottom:

Iceland: Blindhead? now what?

Namibia: so for 80 kilometers we have to be aware of all dangers imaginable?

Namibia: the road as we know it will come to an end!

Argentina: beware of strong winds, it took us some time to figure this one out.

UK: beware of sheep :-)

Canada: beware of a bear! That's why we're here! To see that bear! Where is it?

Botswana: An angry elephant on the road is no fun!

Argentina: Llama's are!

Iceland: why would we want to cross this? We didn't bring a boat ... Actually we did cross, as turning back would have meant a very long drive!

I love Balloons

We went to the Hot Air Balloon Festival in Sint Niklaas a few weeks ago. I just love those colors. It looks so great when the sun is out and the sky is blue... and off they go.

Spike - the man

Spike

Oh my, I am already neglecting this blog after only one post. Definitely time to post more!

This is Spike, Spikey, Spike-man, Spike-ster, my oldy cat that died last year, 16 years old. He always followed me around, wherever I went. And unlike the youngsters he was always patiently posing for me and my camera. I miss my tabby follower.

So here he is, Spike in 3x3.

Amsterdam

Amsterdam

My most favorite city in the Whole Wide World.

The city where I lived in my twenties; where I was a student and had my first job. The city was ours. I knew it so well. And still do. The city I love, where I feel at ease every time I am back. Where nothing seems to change, although it has.

Could I start with anything else? No, I don't think I could.

So, I give to you: Amsterdam in 3x3.